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Scamanda is an intriguing but a drawn-out narrative that captures initial interest yet suffers from too much repetition. The storyline, though captivating at the start, extends unnecessarily, making it feel as though it could have been more effectively conveyed in just two episodes.

The plot's potential is somewhat overshadowed by its prolonged delivery, leading to a sense of redundancy. The pacing issues detract from the overall impact, and some scenes feel needlessly prolonged.

Nonetheless, for those who enjoy intricate details, it still offers a compelling watch with moments of genuine intrigue.

Despite its promising premise, COBRA fails to deliver. Created by Ben Richards and featuring Robert Carlyle as Prime Minister Robert Sutherland and Victoria Hamilton as his Chief of Staff, Anna Marshall, the series fails to maintain a consistent level of tension and engagement.

The show centers around the COBRA committee, tasked with managing national crises. I watched the first season, which deals with a solar storm causing widespread blackouts. Despite an exciting premise, the plot often feels choppy and contrived. The episodes were slow-moving and the plot was plodding.

Character Development: While Robert Carlyle and Victoria Hamilton deliver commendable performances, their characters are hampered by weak writing. Carlyle's portrayal of the Prime Minister is often one-dimensional, lacking the nuance and complexity expected of a character in such a pivotal role. Hamilton's Anna Marshall, though intelligent and capable, is frequently sidelined by the show's chaotic plotlines.

"COBRA" attempts to tackle important themes such as power, loyalty, and ethical decision-making in times of crisis. However, the execution often falls flat, with moral dilemmas and political machinations feeling superficial and unconvincing. The show's portrayal of government operations and crisis management lacks realism, undermining its credibility and making it difficult for viewers to fully immerse themselves in the story.

Despite high production values, including impressive special effects and atmospheric cinematography, "COBRA" suffers from pacing issues. The series is slow, and plodding scenes made me want to fast-forward to get to the point.

Conclusion: COBRA had the potential to be a compelling political drama, but it fell short. The series was marred by weak writing, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of realism. While it has strong performances and high production values, this isn't enough to save it from its fundamental flaws. If you are seeking a gripping and insightful political drama, Season One of COBRA is likely to be disappointing.

His stories about when he was on Dancing with the Stars are very funny. I need to check to see if Dancing with the Stars old episodes are available. I'd love to go back and watch that season to see him perform and keep getting voted through even though, according to him, he was a bad dancer. It's a show I don't normally watch but his description of the rehearsals make me very curious. He has a lot of detail and it's very insightful and made me laugh.

Overall, it's a decent comedy special. I don't think I've ever heard so many euphemisms such as "dingle" for a body part before. But he talks about his health issues and makes what he went through very funny. He has me laughing about him getting kidney stones. That takes a lot of comedy skill.