Set in an alternate New York City, a father and husband searches through a magical world for his abducted son and missing wife.Set in an alternate New York City, a father and husband searches through a magical world for his abducted son and missing wife.Set in an alternate New York City, a father and husband searches through a magical world for his abducted son and missing wife.
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It felt more complimentary; not to be spoon fed the whole bowl of porridge and instead puzzle along the pieces of each episode.
Lakeith Stanfield shines in his ability to portray a character that feels grounded and complex. While Adina Porter brings a graceful presence and Malcom Barret provides a warm sprinkling of comedic relief to the uncertain horror.
This series opens with the classic line "Once upon a time" over a ship battling stormy seas. Narration reels the viewer through a flowing multi-current of journeys. Embarking on two similar and (perhaps not obvious) related stories of boy-meets-girl. The progression of both couples relationships is well distinguished by utilising the shifting time periods through sound and visual affect.
The sweet and airy nature of the initial pacing twists itself into a spiral as (Clark Backo's character) Emmy, finds herself caught in a questionable darkness amid a crescendo of unsettling and tense scoring.
I found it neither slow or boring while character connections were established. The light start is littered with breadcrumbs of skillful shots from the director to develop the backstory and engage the viewer.
Kudos to the wardrobe, SFX and set teams as they seem to have been passionate in their work. They complimented the directors storytelling and added differentiating hints of nostalgia and colour theory.
So far it has left me wishing for more.
Lakeith Stanfield shines in his ability to portray a character that feels grounded and complex. While Adina Porter brings a graceful presence and Malcom Barret provides a warm sprinkling of comedic relief to the uncertain horror.
This series opens with the classic line "Once upon a time" over a ship battling stormy seas. Narration reels the viewer through a flowing multi-current of journeys. Embarking on two similar and (perhaps not obvious) related stories of boy-meets-girl. The progression of both couples relationships is well distinguished by utilising the shifting time periods through sound and visual affect.
The sweet and airy nature of the initial pacing twists itself into a spiral as (Clark Backo's character) Emmy, finds herself caught in a questionable darkness amid a crescendo of unsettling and tense scoring.
I found it neither slow or boring while character connections were established. The light start is littered with breadcrumbs of skillful shots from the director to develop the backstory and engage the viewer.
Kudos to the wardrobe, SFX and set teams as they seem to have been passionate in their work. They complimented the directors storytelling and added differentiating hints of nostalgia and colour theory.
So far it has left me wishing for more.
It requires patience and suspending any disbelief as the story unwinds. I know it's slow going and yes, it did feel that this could've been done in fewer episodes. (Sometimes Fast Forward is your friend, I consider it at home editing) But the story is fascinating and compelling it's a giant mystery with a few clues. And it definitely left me wanting more.
I'm looking forward to season 2. I hope it provides some answers.
But, honestly, if it does the same stalling for 2-3 episode then I'll be on the side of the haters. I'll forgive it for season 1 because I'm willing to see what the real truth is.
I'm looking forward to season 2. I hope it provides some answers.
But, honestly, if it does the same stalling for 2-3 episode then I'll be on the side of the haters. I'll forgive it for season 1 because I'm willing to see what the real truth is.
Brilliantly acted, well shot and confusing as hell.
If your looking for a paint by numbers horror action series this is not it. It is a slow paced non conventional walse into themes of motherhood, abuse and generational trauma to name a few. There are dark horror esque moments and a general other worldly tense theme though out. You are never sure what is real and what is a metaphorical devil or evil within
You will be asked to make your own mind up and draw your own conclusions with this series. There a clues and hints aswell as recurring sayings and images throughout for the eagle eyed viewer. You will not be spoon fed up at all which is why I imagine some of the reviews on here are sayings it's boring. It definitely isn't for everyone but give it ago
If you like American gods, twin peaks, twilight zone and so on you will probably like this.
If your looking for a paint by numbers horror action series this is not it. It is a slow paced non conventional walse into themes of motherhood, abuse and generational trauma to name a few. There are dark horror esque moments and a general other worldly tense theme though out. You are never sure what is real and what is a metaphorical devil or evil within
You will be asked to make your own mind up and draw your own conclusions with this series. There a clues and hints aswell as recurring sayings and images throughout for the eagle eyed viewer. You will not be spoon fed up at all which is why I imagine some of the reviews on here are sayings it's boring. It definitely isn't for everyone but give it ago
If you like American gods, twin peaks, twilight zone and so on you will probably like this.
This book was incredible and it is amazing to see it come to life in this way. This show is so good. Very loyal to the source material which I love. I am guessing most did not read the book that are rating this below what it deserves. LaKeith's acting is amazing too. We need a second season for the answers and to bring us to the end of the book!!
This show is so good. Very loyal to the source material which I love. I am guessing most did not read the book that are rating this below what it deserves. LaKeith's acting is amazing too. We need a second season for the answers and to bring us to the end of the book!!
This show is so good. Very loyal to the source material which I love. I am guessing most did not read the book that are rating this below what it deserves. LaKeith's acting is amazing too. We need a second season for the answers and to bring us to the end of the book!!
The series is quite controversial, managing to both captivate and disappoint viewers simultaneously. Its intrigue lies in the mystery surrounding the events, although the creators tend to unnecessarily prolong and complicate the plot, detracting from the overall experience. It's comparable to adding excessive details, like an abundance of sauce, to the main dish.
One of the main criticisms towards this show is its occasional boredom and lack of significance. There are moments where it becomes tempting to stop watching and not waste any more time. Episode 5, in particular, created confusion as the main character unexpectedly transformed from a foe to a devoted follower of the "cult" and a faithful puppet to the "witch" (sarcastically speaking).
Episode 6 attempts to present the story from the perspective of the "wife," but skipping this episode wouldn't lead to any significant loss since it merely retells what has already been mentioned with negligible additional information. At this point, the idea of discontinuing the series feels like a reasonable course of action to take.
In episode 7, we witness a performance that lacks true meaning. The actions seem to be influenced by a woman's memories, but the mechanics behind this connection remain elusive. If asked how it works, the answer would be a resounding "I do not know." These hallucinations might be a result of excessive tranquilizer use, making it advisable to avoid the misuse of psychotropic drugs and the creation of such meaningless narratives.
In the end, the series can be considered "average" but is not suitable for everyone. Personally, I discontinued watching after episode 7 as I couldn't stomach the mundane pseudophilosophy presented by a gifted yet neurotic individual.
One of the main criticisms towards this show is its occasional boredom and lack of significance. There are moments where it becomes tempting to stop watching and not waste any more time. Episode 5, in particular, created confusion as the main character unexpectedly transformed from a foe to a devoted follower of the "cult" and a faithful puppet to the "witch" (sarcastically speaking).
Episode 6 attempts to present the story from the perspective of the "wife," but skipping this episode wouldn't lead to any significant loss since it merely retells what has already been mentioned with negligible additional information. At this point, the idea of discontinuing the series feels like a reasonable course of action to take.
In episode 7, we witness a performance that lacks true meaning. The actions seem to be influenced by a woman's memories, but the mechanics behind this connection remain elusive. If asked how it works, the answer would be a resounding "I do not know." These hallucinations might be a result of excessive tranquilizer use, making it advisable to avoid the misuse of psychotropic drugs and the creation of such meaningless narratives.
In the end, the series can be considered "average" but is not suitable for everyone. Personally, I discontinued watching after episode 7 as I couldn't stomach the mundane pseudophilosophy presented by a gifted yet neurotic individual.
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- TriviaThe string that grants 3 wishes once it falls off is actually based on a real Brazilian tradition, just not as creepy. There's a popular church in Salvador, Bahia that people visit from all over and they sell colorful ribbons that say "Lembrança do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia" (Remembrance of the Lord of Bonfim of Bahia). The tradition is to have someone tie the ribbon around your wrist, making three knots and with each knot you make a wish. People will wear it until it gets really old and falls off by itself, which is how your wish comes true! You're not supposed to cut it off either, like the trailer describes.
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