Having survived a serious car accident, an investigative reporter is determined to avenge the death of his wife, who did die during the accident. He is also firmly convinced that his wife died as a result of some kind of paranormal or occult malice. Hoping to find allies, he becomes part of a secret government organization specialized in the study of rare human abilities...
An unusual series, this one. "The Omega Factor" deals with a number of fantasy or science fiction subjects - telekinesis, telepathy, time shifts and the like - but mixes them up with espionage tropes, for instance about the Cold War. Moreover, the atmosphere is reminiscent of one of the more intricate spy series. Indeed, there is much about "The Omega Factor" that reminds one of the work of John le Carré - think Byzantine office intrigues, inter-agency rivalries about personnel and funding, murky objectives, morally dubious politics and multi-layered deceptions.
Or, to put it more succinctly : the series abounds with spooks, in both senses of the word. At first many of the storylines seem far-fetched. However, it is worth remembering that during the 20th century various governments have undertaken research into the possible military applications of paranormal abilities. Consequently the thought of some well-camouflaged secret service trawling for telepaths and clairvoyants is not all that absurd. Neither is the thought of such a service becoming a target for enemy action or hostile take-over.
"The Omega Factor" provides an intelligent look at the world of the arcane and the paranormal. The tone is sombre and disquieting rather than exciting or playful. (Episode 7, for instance, begins with a lady of blameless habits stabbing her much-beloved husband to death, without any provocation.) The same goes for the music. Unsurprisingly, the ending isn't a barrel of fun either.
I'm giving "The Omega Factor" 8 stars because it is original and well-made (well-written, well-acted, well-directed and so on). However, I would only recommend it to the more patient and mature viewers.
An unusual series, this one. "The Omega Factor" deals with a number of fantasy or science fiction subjects - telekinesis, telepathy, time shifts and the like - but mixes them up with espionage tropes, for instance about the Cold War. Moreover, the atmosphere is reminiscent of one of the more intricate spy series. Indeed, there is much about "The Omega Factor" that reminds one of the work of John le Carré - think Byzantine office intrigues, inter-agency rivalries about personnel and funding, murky objectives, morally dubious politics and multi-layered deceptions.
Or, to put it more succinctly : the series abounds with spooks, in both senses of the word. At first many of the storylines seem far-fetched. However, it is worth remembering that during the 20th century various governments have undertaken research into the possible military applications of paranormal abilities. Consequently the thought of some well-camouflaged secret service trawling for telepaths and clairvoyants is not all that absurd. Neither is the thought of such a service becoming a target for enemy action or hostile take-over.
"The Omega Factor" provides an intelligent look at the world of the arcane and the paranormal. The tone is sombre and disquieting rather than exciting or playful. (Episode 7, for instance, begins with a lady of blameless habits stabbing her much-beloved husband to death, without any provocation.) The same goes for the music. Unsurprisingly, the ending isn't a barrel of fun either.
I'm giving "The Omega Factor" 8 stars because it is original and well-made (well-written, well-acted, well-directed and so on). However, I would only recommend it to the more patient and mature viewers.