grip31-747-460214
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What starts off as solid "gangster" tale just reaches new heights by season 3.
I am thoroughly impressed at progression of everything, from the story to the characters, to the sets, to the dialogue. It ranges from dirty ghettos (yet beautifully done) to lavish palaces. The acting is brilliant from every character, and the direction gets better and better. The circumstances just completely change every season, which keeps things fresh and interesting.
I must say that even though 6 episodes per season is short as it makes the wait till the next season painful, it actually works in favour of the show. This British format allows the 6 episodes to be jam packed with pertinent and juicy content. You never sense that it's dragging because a lot of things happen in every episode, whereas many shows compromise quality by adding unnecessary side characters and side stories to buffer the shows to 10-12 episodes.
I am thoroughly impressed at progression of everything, from the story to the characters, to the sets, to the dialogue. It ranges from dirty ghettos (yet beautifully done) to lavish palaces. The acting is brilliant from every character, and the direction gets better and better. The circumstances just completely change every season, which keeps things fresh and interesting.
I must say that even though 6 episodes per season is short as it makes the wait till the next season painful, it actually works in favour of the show. This British format allows the 6 episodes to be jam packed with pertinent and juicy content. You never sense that it's dragging because a lot of things happen in every episode, whereas many shows compromise quality by adding unnecessary side characters and side stories to buffer the shows to 10-12 episodes.
I had to make an account just to write a review about this show. I feel an 8.1 is an outrage because Naruto is just something so special.
I use the term genuinely amazing to describe it because it honestly manages to amaze me at every turn, not just because of the crazy things that happen or the fighting or the the deeply complex story, but because of a subtle touch in all those things. Every time i get comfortable with what's going on it just puts me on another ride i didn't even imagine, even the portions of the story where i can predict something it somehow manages to surprise me still. The "number one at surprising people" motto is a perfect way to describe Naruto as a character but more importantly as a show.
So many amazing characters with such interesting back stories, every fight is so well thought out you don't know how the next one will top it, music is beautiful and spot onn, but i think the best part of it is the story. It incorporates such dark themes, discrimination in a world where everyone actually isn't equal, and how the characters deal with each other with so many different powers and abilities, is almost overwhelming.
I could go on and on but i'm gonna stop now and just say SKIP THE FILLERS. It's really not that hard, just google it and skip those episodes. They are probably the sole reason the ratings aren't as high as they should be, and they just totally dilute the amazingness of the real story.
I use the term genuinely amazing to describe it because it honestly manages to amaze me at every turn, not just because of the crazy things that happen or the fighting or the the deeply complex story, but because of a subtle touch in all those things. Every time i get comfortable with what's going on it just puts me on another ride i didn't even imagine, even the portions of the story where i can predict something it somehow manages to surprise me still. The "number one at surprising people" motto is a perfect way to describe Naruto as a character but more importantly as a show.
So many amazing characters with such interesting back stories, every fight is so well thought out you don't know how the next one will top it, music is beautiful and spot onn, but i think the best part of it is the story. It incorporates such dark themes, discrimination in a world where everyone actually isn't equal, and how the characters deal with each other with so many different powers and abilities, is almost overwhelming.
I could go on and on but i'm gonna stop now and just say SKIP THE FILLERS. It's really not that hard, just google it and skip those episodes. They are probably the sole reason the ratings aren't as high as they should be, and they just totally dilute the amazingness of the real story.