albertval-69560
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This is certainly more than a thriller. It explores the lead characters' personal circumstances and how these affect the way they do their work. This exploration makes the series compelling.
The plot is taut; there's no dull moment, and this makes the watcher wanting to continue without interruption. He/she wants to know how it ends forthwith.
The screenplay is masterfully written as well. For example, I find Nuria's (Ursula Corbero) lines of dialogue with Charles quite interesting. And there's this one scene with the old couple in the RV. The Jackal's words when things go wrong unexpectedly is haunting. "You should just have let it go, Liz, " the Jackal says with grave disappointment.
The ending makes one think of one's own values.
Kudos to the lead actors for their excellent portrayal. I'm excitedly waiting for Season 2.
The plot is taut; there's no dull moment, and this makes the watcher wanting to continue without interruption. He/she wants to know how it ends forthwith.
The screenplay is masterfully written as well. For example, I find Nuria's (Ursula Corbero) lines of dialogue with Charles quite interesting. And there's this one scene with the old couple in the RV. The Jackal's words when things go wrong unexpectedly is haunting. "You should just have let it go, Liz, " the Jackal says with grave disappointment.
The ending makes one think of one's own values.
Kudos to the lead actors for their excellent portrayal. I'm excitedly waiting for Season 2.
It took me some time to decide to watch this series even though it started streaming in 2023. It was not that I don't like the main actor, Evin Ahmed, who was also the lead actor in the Swedish series, Snabba Cash, which I liked. But it didn't initially appeal to me based on the overview of the story.
I came around to watching eventually. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised because it was a surprisingly good series. Great script, engaging dialogue, good acting. It's binge-worthy.
The story is well done. No dull moment, and Erin Ahmed could throw a mean punch. Yeah, Tom Cruise should hire her in his next big action thriller.
Since it's not made in Hollywood, I thought the dialogue would be in a foreign language with English subtitles. But no. It's in English and I think it was not dubbed. The actors spoke good English.
The ending hinted at a second season. Can't wait for it.
I came around to watching eventually. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised because it was a surprisingly good series. Great script, engaging dialogue, good acting. It's binge-worthy.
The story is well done. No dull moment, and Erin Ahmed could throw a mean punch. Yeah, Tom Cruise should hire her in his next big action thriller.
Since it's not made in Hollywood, I thought the dialogue would be in a foreign language with English subtitles. But no. It's in English and I think it was not dubbed. The actors spoke good English.
The ending hinted at a second season. Can't wait for it.
The story seems familiar enough highlighting Lily Bloom's traumatic childhood but punctuated by sincere young love. As an adult, she falls cautiously in love. Doesn't this seem formulaic? End of story?
Still, the story offers a veritable twist that changes the narrative generating some tension. Frankly, there's a point where the viewer doesn't know how the issue between Lily and Ryle will pan out.
I beg to disagree with some reviewers that Blake Lively's performance is tone-deaf. On the contrary, she delivers a convincing portrayal of a traumatized woman here. She deserves praise.
I don't know the post-release issue between the director (who's also the lead actor) and Lively. But the viewer shouldn't be distracted by whatever the fireworks the controversy has engendered.
Watch the film for its merit. The afterthought is worth considering.
Still, the story offers a veritable twist that changes the narrative generating some tension. Frankly, there's a point where the viewer doesn't know how the issue between Lily and Ryle will pan out.
I beg to disagree with some reviewers that Blake Lively's performance is tone-deaf. On the contrary, she delivers a convincing portrayal of a traumatized woman here. She deserves praise.
I don't know the post-release issue between the director (who's also the lead actor) and Lively. But the viewer shouldn't be distracted by whatever the fireworks the controversy has engendered.
Watch the film for its merit. The afterthought is worth considering.