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I am really trying to like this show, it's just trite and cliche so far. AMC and Giancarlo Esposito should be an instant hit with originality but this is not the case. Another mob related program but taking place in New Orleans. The location is different but the story is not. Nothing new or dynamic here. I'd recommend a pass as I doubt it's renewed for a season 2. Perhaps the writing could improve but it might be too late. Rewatch Boardwalk Empire or the sopranos. I'm three episodes in and am finding it difficult to not be bored. Maybe the season finale can turn things around but I won't hold my breath.

If they wanted a text title about the Parish; Two words would be enough. 'Bad Director' You have a very good leading actor who is a world star >>>>Giancarlo Espasito.

There is a very good script with a 5-season guarantee.

But all of this was entrusted to a bad director who could not visually prepare and present it to the audience.

Is a bear running after the director? What's your rush? Is there a new art you want to give us with disconnected visuals?

David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, Alexander Woo.

You have to work harder to do a better job.

And that bad music? What is your problem? Half the battle is good music. You should find better music.

A soporific "limited" series where you just "woke up" from cars' engine roars, chases, gun shot bangs and wounds. Besides the good acting and semi-thrilling atmosphere it has nothing to offer, the worst and the most detrimental to the show was his family and any children in it. They sucked up any thrill, drama and crime soap-opera that you got involved with in its 6 tiny episodes.

Giancarlo Esposito performed at his usual peak with gray hairs and minuscule screenplay plots this time, but overall the series is a waste with too little episodes.

• Screenplay/storyline/plots: 5.5
• Production value/impact: 5.5
• Development: 7
• Realism: 6.5
• Entertainment: 4
• Acting: 7.5
• Filming/photography/cinematography: 7.5
• VFX: 7.5
• Music/score/sound: 7.5
• Depth: 6
• Logic: 4
• Flow: 3.5
• Crime/thriller/drama: 6
• Ending: 5.5.

It felt like we were dropped into the middle of a season instead of the start of a brand new show. There's zero character development. You just have to figure it all out on the fly. We have no idea why Parish is who he is or why the bad guys are even the bad guys. Then there's Parish's family. These are all complicated characters but we get zero backstory. They just jump into the middle of things. And with that they give us only six episodes?

They also seemingly did things on as cheap of a production budget as possible. Some scenes it sounds like they were filming in a telephone booth.

This show might get a season 2 due to Esposito's popularity. Otherwise surely this would get canceled.

"Parish" is a highly engaging TV show that captivates viewers with its intriguing storyline and impressive production value. Set in the vibrant backdrop of Zimbabwe, the series offers a thrilling narrative that keeps audiences hooked. However, one notable flaw is the inaccurate portrayal of the Shona accent for its Zimbabwean characters. In this review, we delve into the strengths and weaknesses of "Parish" and address the disappointment caused by the inauthentic Shona accent.

Compelling Plot and Production Value: "Parish" takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride with its compelling plot, which seamlessly blends mystery, drama, and suspense. Set in the small town of Parish, Zimbabwe, the series follows a group of individuals entangled in a web of secrets and supernatural occurrences. The show's high production value is evident in its visually stunning cinematography, which beautifully captures the essence of the Zimbabwean landscape and adds depth to the storytelling.

Strong Performances and Character Development: The cast of "Parish" delivers commendable performances, bringing depth and authenticity to their roles. Each character is well-developed, and their personal journeys are intricately woven into the overarching narrative. From the enigmatic town leader to the resilient young protagonist, the actors succeed in captivating the audience and forging an emotional connection with their characters.

Cultural Representation and Inauthentic Shona Accent: While "Parish" successfully portrays the cultural tapestry of Zimbabwe through its storyline, costumes, and settings, the inaccurate Shona accent for its Zimbabwean characters is a notable misstep. The Shona people represent a significant portion of Zimbabwe's population, and their language and accent are integral to the country's identity. Unfortunately, the show fails to capture the nuances of the Shona accent, resulting in a lack of authenticity that may disappoint viewers familiar with Zimbabwean culture.

Impact on Cultural Immersion: Authentic accents are crucial in creating a sense of cultural immersion and believability. The inconsistent and incorrect portrayal of the Shona accent in "Parish" compromises the show's overall authenticity. Viewers familiar with Zimbabwean culture may find it distracting and disengaging to witness characters speaking with an accent that does not align with the reality of the region. The missed opportunity to showcase the diversity of Zimbabwean languages and accents is a notable flaw in an otherwise well-crafted production.

Recommendations for Improvement: For future seasons or similar productions, it is essential to prioritize casting actors who are familiar with the Shona accent or are native speakers of the language. Working closely with dialect coaches and linguists well-versed in Zimbabwean culture would ensure accurate pronunciation and intonation, adding credibility to the characters and enhancing the overall viewing experience. By addressing this linguistic misstep, the show could elevate its authenticity and resonate more deeply with its audience.

Well, what can I say? I watched all six episodes back-to-back and was engrossed throughout. The casting was solid, with interesting characters. It had elements reminiscent of 'Ozark', 'Queen of the South', 'Banshee', and 'Nobody'. Worth a binge-watch if you're into crime drama thrillers. Fast-paced and straight into the narrative.

If you're a film junkie like myself then you'll appreciate the time and effort that Danny Brocklehurst, Sunu Gonera, Theo Travers and everyone else put in to make this happen.

I enjoyed it. Not my place to say where it could have been improved. It is what it is.

Thank you.

I keep at this week to week, mostly for Giancarlo Esposito. The series is brooding with enough mystery in the beginning so I'm game, and I tell myself it's only six episodes, so no fuss if it goes downhill. And downhill it goes fast. Esposito's legendary influence as Gus Fring from "Breaking Bad" cannot save the day, unfortunately. Here he is reduced to a disjointed man of emotions who turns up all over the place with no coherent continuity. The music in this show also becomes obnoxious at times. Then we get subject to these slow motion scenes that do nothing but embarrass the show. Worst of all, in the very last episode, suddenly a bunch of new faces are introduced for the mere purpose of closing the story. It is very lazy and an insult to the viewer who has stuck by for six weeks. Yikes.

Awesome Production value and engaging scenes its got that NOBODY and EQUALiZER ambiant feel look. Smooth script theatrical score with grest cinematog ... The obb reminds or ringfs me that criminal minds early days . Every episode is dramatic the establishment of seqence is legitimately so natural and its like you are party of every angle of the story. POV is brought to new charaters and pivoting back to PARiSH .

Director did a great job telling the story ... a slow organic one that can grow overtime with so much potential. A Serious show for serious veiwers only.

A lot of spinoffs can come out of this. For now enjoying this one and looking forward to every episode. Keep up the good tracks Scenes and cliffhanging scenes.

Decent show but argh my God the shona accents were super hard to go through! Thats my only gripe witht his show, it was absolutely shameful how bad the accents were. Surely theres good zimbabwean actors they could have given a shot. I only watched this coz im a HUGE Giancarlo Esposito fan and it wasnt too bad at all, definitely passed the time between my regular shows i watch but couldnt watch this all in one go like i watched Kaleidoscope! I hope Hollywood starts actually researching languages and accents to make sure they cast the right actors for these roles because i had a serious issue with the accents im sorry.

"Parish" disappoints from the start with its attempt at thrilling car chases, featuring unrealistic sequences that leave viewers puzzled. In one instance, the main character stops for police only to flee when they're close, a baffling move that undermines the show's credibility. This lack of logic robs the action scenes of genuine excitement.

As the story progresses, typical financial drama unfolds with mounting struggles to pay the mortgage and afford basic necessities. Despite attempts to inject tension, the contrived situations fail to engage. It's clear "Parish" won't reach the heights of acclaimed shows like Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul.

So I just checked out the pilot of the new show Parish and I was blown away. I really don't understand the negative reviews on here and the negative reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, but I truly thought the show was spectacular so far. I really don't know what people want anymore. With all of the garbage shows and movies that are out right now, you are really going to write this as a three-star show?? That is just absurd! Please folks form your own opinion of this show and go check it out. I feel you won't be disappointed. Oh and by the way, Giancarlo Esposito is amazing every show he's ever been in so why would this be any different? Another thing, how can you just judge a show on one episode?

Gracián 'Gray' Parish (Giancarlo Esposito) owns a struggling driving service company in New Orleans. He has a criminal past as a getaway driver, but he is trying to go straight for his family. His former partner in crime Colin (Skeet Ulrich) is calling in a favor. Colin needs his help with a job for crime lord The Horse (Zackary Momoh). Anton (Bradley Whitford) is the head of the corrupt establishment.

I am a big fan of Giancarlo Esposito and that's a big part of liking this show. His charisma energizes the show. I actually can't tell if this show is any good. I think it's borderline ok, but Giancarlo just makes everything better.

I really wanted to like this show. Gustavo Fring is by far one of the best characters on tv and I don't think anyone could have played him better than Esposito did.

Unfortunately this is not the case for Parish. A cliche ridden muddle of a series. Poorly written, poorly directed and very poorly acted.

Parish is made to play the character as a cut price Denzel and it doesn't work. He is not an action star. The show seems to be made for the tiktok generation. Garish, loud and completely without substance.

Watched the first episode and that's it for me.

Try watching Sugar which is a brilliant show and Colin Farrell is excellent in it.

I've always thought Esposito was a great actor so I was happy to see his return to tv but I just don't think this is the role for him. Basically, it's "The transporter" with cheesy dialogue from "taken". The premise of the show is entirely on original. An OCD former criminal is sucked back into the world of crime and working for a family of foreigners who do nothing but constantly complain about how much better their home country is and yet they seem to be perfectly content being in America and making all their money.

The real trick with this show is that AMC gives you the first episode free in the hope you'll get sucked in, then they want you to subscribe to ALLBLK at $6 a month to keep watching. I won't be doing that, so I won't be watching this show and since most people are not going to pay for a subscription to a channel just for one show, it's basically a death sentence.

It may have survived a season or two if it had been left on AMC, but given the decision to move it to this other network, I look forward to it demise.

***the day after posting this criticism, the show was suddenly available on regular amc again. Not sure if Amazon realized it was an Id10t idea to put the show on ALLBLK or if some low-level lackey screwed up but it doesn't change my opinion that the show is completely unoriginal.

Giancarlo Esposito is excellent as usual. I disregard the poor ratings for series and movies with a predominant african american cast. I love movie setting in the new orleans area.

Giancarlo Esposito is excellent as usual. I disregard the poor ratings for series and movies with a predominant african american cast. I love movie setting in the new orleans area.

Giancarlo Esposito is excellent as usual. I disregard the poor ratings for series and movies with a predominant african american cast. I love movie setting in the new orleans area.

Giancarlo Esposito is excellent as usual. I disregard the poor ratings for series and movies with a predominant african american cast. Giancarlo Esposito is excellent as usual. I disregard the poor ratings for series and movies with.

I hoped more. I wished more. But it was a flat overall. Bad directing, Bad actor work. Bad cutting. Very lousy filming positions once and once again. Bad everything you wish from a good series... Man I give a few episodes more in a line but if this is the same after 3 eps I am done. Very very bad start for a series.

From the start the show was very unrealistic as whatnot. I actually stopped watching this like 6 or 7 times before could watch the whole first episode. If you hope this would be like a Breaking bad 2.0 forget it. This has nothing to offer for a good drama series. I hope a couple of next episodes can save it but I just can't see it.

🎬📽🎞📺 Mannnnnnnn, I just finished Sunday nights premiere ep & mannnnnnnn, this joint is off the chain!!! Once again, "Big Brother Dean Almigh-tee"(IYKYK) is coming through strong!!! Now, while this is a story that has been told before...one time criminal is out of the game & his close friend who is now back at the crib from being on a government vacation has coaxed him back into the game...it just takes on a whole different level of dopeness when Giancarlo Esposito is involved! Will be interesting to see how the story unfolds as his character tries to juggle being a family man dealing with the loss of his son, which has weighed heavily on the fam, trying to work out his strained relationship with his teen daughter, trying to keep his luxury limousine business afloat, all while being caught up in the game with some ruthless African gangsters who are not to be mucked around with!! Can't wait to see how the season unfolds!!!

I came across this six-part mini-series on a set of DVDs that my public library just added. On the surface it has several good things going for it. First I love New Orleans, I have been there many times, my wife grew up there, I used to live in a community just a few miles west of New Orleans. It is filmed there, I recognize the locations.

Plus I am big fans of two of the actors, the rest I don't know. Giancarlo Esposito was wonderful as Gus Fring in "Breaking Bad" which owes a lot of its popularity to his role. Here he plays the lead character, a driver, named 'Gray' Parish. The other is Skeet Ulrich as Colin.

The premise is thin, Gray and his wife discuss their lack of finances and fear they will lose their New Orleans home. She is suggesting they look at a less expensive, 2000-sq-ft home in Covington, just across the lake north of New Orleans. So he decides to do a driving job for some South African gangsters. There is a short chase scene on foot and they encounter a parade, an all too common cliche' for New Orleans locations.

After one episode I don't know how much more I will continue with. While the locations and cinematography are bonuses, the script and action don't have much subtlety. The story doesn't flow very well and the script is plain vanilla. With so many competing choices I don't know if I will spend the rest of the time to watch it all.

I will update my review if I do.

Update: I watched the second episode then gave up. Nothing but a bunch of bad people doing bad things and frankly not very interesting bad things. So I quit.

It's drab. Unexciting, and in fact, boring. There's nearly no tension built .. no excitement.. no intrigue. (in spite of what the soundtrack wants viewers to believe.)

The characters are fairly ridiculous and largely uninteresting. Especially "Grey" - the lead character.

Giancarlo Esposito was fantastic on Breaking Bad.. where he said very little. Here.. where he's being a "dad" and portraying a struggle with emotion and family.. it just doesn't fit the storyline they are clearly trying to tell.

This "ex-criminal" rolls over for the bad guys easier than a bowling ball. He spends a ridiculous amount of time buried in flashbacks... And not flashbacks that are character development or explain his supposed criminal history but rather pointless flashbacks about being sad ... he has 10 minute arguments with his old "crime buddy" about "jobs" done more than 20 years ago as if they happened yesterday. But ZERO history of his "criminal" life has been shown or even explained.

It's simply written poorly and more like a soap opera than a crime drama.

The initial "heist" was boring.... unexciting.. and the driving afterwards, which is supposed to be Esposito's charter's specialty..was.. absolutely nothing special. An Uber driver would have worked. And then the "bad guy" hires this 65 year old to drive him and his child when he doesn't even know the guy?? Instant trust in the criminal world? That's an odd take. And "Grey" does NOTHING to dissuade the guy or get out of the situation?? He just does what he's told without a word. He's a pushover.. a patsy... sheep.

I typically love Paula Malcomson's performances as well.. but just don't buy the relationship on screen - the relationship is portrayed as if it is new and she doesn't know her husband at all. Does or doesn't she know this unknown criminal history her husband is supposed to have? One scene you think yes.. the next you think no. In addition, It has a very Gus Fring and Walter White's wife (can't remember her name) air ... it's too close to Breaking Bad in appearance and fails to achieve what they are trying to achieve - they should have avoided blondes for the wife, or asked Malcolmson to die her hair for the role.. that alone was a misstep.

Honestly.. after 2 episodes.. there hasn't been a very good start to the series. I'll give it one more, but I am by no means vested in the show. I am merely curious if I can correctly predict the outcome of the episode 2 cliffhanger.

As someone who is shona, I was thrown off by the misrepresentation of our language and culture. If you are going to try to act a movie based on other people's culture then please represent it well. I didnt even finish the first episode because of how our language was distorted and not in a good way. I love my language and I feel the series disrespected it. I don't think I will watch this series. Its so fake.

Another thing is, this movie is said to represent Zimbabwe, I do not see anything Zimbabwean in it. I tried to look at all Zimbabwean cities to see which one can be close to Parish but I couldn't find one. I am sorry but I do not know which country this series is trying to portray but its definitely not Zimbabwe. Its very offensive the way the series portrays the Shona language.