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Fallout (2024)
Whether familiar with the Fallout World or not, this is a must-see
Have been a fan of the Fallout Universe since before it was even fallout. (It was "influenced"/borrowed heavily from a game in the late 80s called "Wasteland".
I am someone who loved the Lord of the Rings movies, and hated Rings of Power. Some movies respect the IP (intellectual property) they are based on, and some diredctors/writers/showrunners think they're smarter than the original author or the audience that made it popular in the first place.
Well, all I can say is - NOT HERE. While introducing new characters, and a new part of the world, they catch the flavor of the Fallout post apocalyptic world in everything. Whether it's the Vault-tec themes, the actual music from the game, or literal flavor items like Cram (instead of Spam) or the deviled eggs.
So, as a long-time fan, I am very, very well pleased.
Now, the acting - absolutely love it. The main characters have heart, and go back and forth between human, and shock, a bit of gore to surprising kindness in this harsh world. I mean, what more needs be said about Walton Goggins? Of course, he's a scene stealer, but he's also unpredictable and you never know what he's going to pull. I'm very much reminded of his character Boyd Crowder in "Justified".
I do have to admit, Aaron Moten's character is definitely giving me flashbacks from the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy where. John Boyega played something of a fish out of water/want to be neophyte good-guy type, though I have to admit, I like Moten's character a LOT better. (The writing is infinitely better, and I can't blame Boyega for the horrible writing he had to deal with!)
And it'd be very unkind not to mention. Ella Purnell's Lucy who really is something of the face of the franchise. And, with those huge, lovely eyes of hers, one can understand why. But, her character is bright and inquisitive, and learns quickly from her mistakes. Somehow keeps her sense of humor, and yet, the writers and directors have shied away from the popular trend of making every female a mary sue, and instead having respected women by giving her room to grow - ditto all the main characters, honestly. Even three episodes in, it's plain to see.
Secondary characters and story arcs aren't forgotten either. They REALLY give this world depth. Just b/c Lucy leaves the Vault, doesn't mean the audience does.
TL;DR: The producers/actors/writers/directors have avoided the mistakes that beset so many productions these days: They take their time building up both the world, the sets, and the story, letting the characters develop and letting the audience learn about the world, right along with the characters.
If they keep up this level of development, they surely deserve many seasons to come.
Loudermilk (2017)
Underrated!
Started watching b/c I was on a Ron Livingston kick b/c of watching Band of Brothers and low and behold, Netflix has all three seasons.
It's not one of those laugh a second shows, but it does have a lot of heart. Granted, Livingston pulls of a very good "a**hole" since they call him that in the show a lot and his character is definitely one of those types of people who can hardly keep himself from commenting on everything. At its heart, there show has some neat tidbits about rock, vinyl, and of course, recovery from alcoholism, and redemption.
And a LOT of cussing. This is not a kid friendly show! Unless you don't mind an F bomb dropped every 30 seconds or so on average.
But there's a great ensemble here of mostly Canadian actors, since it's filmed up in Canada. (It originally played on AT&T, so had a rather small audience.) The leads were great in this show, of course, but even some of the lesser known actors like Tom Butler (Loudermilk's father), Brendan McNamara (who plays Tom), Mat Fraser (Roger) were excellent.
I've read other commentary on the show about it being woke (or not) and on the whole, I think they avoid the topic (there's one episode in Season 3 that kinda went off the rails with a very "in your face" women sensitivity training, but that was about it). Here and there, there's even some spots where they poke fun on some of the more extreme examples of ..., let's just say stuff you'd seen in California coffee shops.
But, the coolest thing about the show is the way they would slide in some really good music. Kind of like how in Guardians of the Galaxy movies, they'd introduce new audience to old classics, or one hit wonders that disappeared.
Definitely a show worth binging, and you'll walk away after the roughly 14 hours of TV feeling like you know this group of rag-tag ...errr, former alkies.
Ahsoka (2023)
Not sure where the hate is coming from...
I loved the show.
TL;DR: the casting was AMAZING. Yes, there are strong females in the show, but they are the kinds of females that it's easy to respect. Hera is a mother, and thoughtful and strong. (Side note: The lady playing Hera is the real life wife of Ewan, he of Obi-wan fame.)
Sabine is ...well, she's very similar to how she was in the Rebels show. Badass, taciturn, but moments of softness. And you can tell the actor has a long background in martial arts, b/c she makes the fight scenes look AWESOME. (One could have almost called this show Sabine, and that's fine to me.) Ashoka was also excellent. She even got Ashoka's walk from the animated show down pat.
I won't reference anyone else for spoiler purposes, but again, they were all great.
First off, I can't stand people who say, they don't like fan service.
Sorry, but w/out those fans, there'd be no show. If you don't like fan service, then you obviously didn't like the LOTR movies, since that was NOTHING but sticking with the stories and staying true to the fans. Odd, it tied for getting the most Academy awards of any movie series ever, and the last one tied for getting the highest clean sweep of awards.
So, shut it w/ the "fan service" complaints.
Yes, suffice to say, there's fan service here, if by that you mean, the guy who created the excellent series "The Rebels" basically made this series as the life action continuation of the animated one prior with some great tie-ins (also in Rebels) from some of the most beloved fiction books about Star Wars out there.
We see worlds being visited that are in the lore, and they are done WELL (like the approach to Corellia). We see mentions of famous worlds like Dathomir and the Witches (which were in the Clone Wars as well).
The key here is that this series is made by someone who spent like 10 years working with George Lucas. He picked up story telling and the Star Wars universe by building it with Lucas and by osmosis.
And the differences with how JJ and Rian made SW content couldn't be more stark.
I was not a huge fan of the sequel movies (in fact, I hated them). Boba Fett wasn't as good as I'd like, neither was Obi Wan. Andor was amazng. I wouldn't put this QUITE at Andor's level, but for legit fans of much of Star Wars? It's right up there.
Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)
Reversal of roles
They've re-written a classic, and, as seems to have happen so often these days, it's like the unoriginal people who can't come up with their own stories, feel like they are somehow expert at re-writing timeless classics!
If they were so good at writing, then why not come up with something new? In any case, all the roles are reversed. Peter has no charisma and is weak, instead of heroic. Wendy goes from being an older sister and substitute mother into some type of sword wielding heroin.
All the fun is siphoned out of the movie and one wonders why Disney moved forward on this in the first place.
Don't waste your time with this. Watch "Hook" or the original Peter Pan or any of the other remakes. I imagine an elementary school play version would be better than this.
The Diplomat (2023)
Wish I could rate the actors separate from the plot/story
As would be expected, Rufus Sewell is amazing. Kerry Russell is also fantastic, and the supporting cast is quite good.
Given that the show is being done by someone who's done a lot of political stuff before (The West Wing, etc), it's not surprising that it's got a touch of realism. The problem is, if you're going to do a story based on reality, it kind of has to reflect the current reality, even a little bit.
We haven't had an embassy in Afghanistan for nearly two years. We've had stunning political developments in that time, not least of which, is the Ukraine War, and the rising tensions in Taiwan.
It's like the story was written to reflect the tensions from 5+ years ago, or more. I understand it takes a bit to create a TV show, but given this being situational dramady, it just falls kind of flat.
And the tensions between the Wylers don't add much to the show. One wonders how they could be married for very long the way they respond to things.
That '90s Show (2023)
Far better than I expected...ended too soon!
I watched a Topher Grace interview recently where he said none of the kids had been actors really, and so he felt like that first season was a lot of cutting up on screen, and such, but that a lot of people don't really notice it.
I was thinking of that with the Pilot - what made the pilot watchable was, seeing some of the original cast show up and just jump into their roles so easily and in a funny way.
I was a bit hesitant about the new cast at first, and I was surprised that the show maintained a relatively safe rating (e.g. It's basically dealing with sophomores in high school) so they avoid a lot of the heavy sex scenes that were included in the original series.
Despite that, there's plenty of ways that "stupid teenagers" get in trouble, and the show has a lot of heart, just like the original.
I didn't expect to like the show, but now. Since the shows are the standard 22 minutes long or what not, it seemed far too short! (In a good way). Drives me a bit nuts sometimes when shows are only 10 episodes long and if they're also only 20-30 minutes long, it's hard to believe they can even get a good story across - though this one does. (Since it takes place across basically two months of real time, it works.)
My wife actually came over to ask what I was watching when she heard me laughing from the next room - and I hadn't even realized I was. So, I think the show will surprise you.
Cobra Kai: Long, Long Way from Home (2022)
Already knocking it out of the park
No spoilers - but the show picks up right where the other one left off, though, there does seem to be a LITTLE bit of a time-warp.
As in, I just realized that there's perhaps at least a month or even 3, from what happened with the Cobra Kai dojo (it's in the commercials advertising for this season) and what happens with Johnny as he chases after Miquel.
Anyway, considering I didn't notice that until after the episode was over, just shows how good it is.
It's the same old Johnny, with his throwbacks to 80s sentimentality (thank God!) yet, he's not completely the neanderthal he was. I mean, at least he uses a cell phone.
The plot still has some surprises, which, I gotta say, is really amazing that they've been able to do that through five seasons - it's what keeps this show fresh. Perfectly understandable and believable twists, that don't leave you feeling like the writers/directors are trying to pull a fast one on ya, "Gotcha!" - rather, you're left nodding, and thinking that it makes sense.
Can't wait for the next episode, and it's so refreshing to see a modern series, (there are so few - another one is Stranger Things) that can keep things new and interesting, without having to drop to cliches or unbelievable plot-holes or gimmicks to keep you glued to the screen.
And this isn't just fan service, in bringing back people from before - however, fact is, there's nothing wrong with fan service when it serves the plot, and also brings in new fans as well.
Great, great entertainment!
Foundation (2021)
It's a difficult show to like.
As so many others say, it starts out pretty awesome. And, frankly, Jared Harris is amazing in anything, as is Lee Pace, so, it's got that going for it.
There are some decent performances over all, including with some newer/unknowns who are in the show.
But, one gets the feeling that it had multiple writers and there are so many spots where the plot just seems unbelievable. And not b/c it's "Sci-fi" unbelievable., but the reactions of the characters or the impossible odds, that give characters plot armor, or a place where a character has been methodical and planned things out .. for YEARS.. only to make the most obvious stupid decision, for no apparent reason.
Though it's based on Foundation, and they bring in some new stuff, it just doesn't have the charm or originality of the books - that at one point, many years ago, actually beat out The Lord of the Rings for the greatest sci-fi fantasy series of all time.
Persuasion (2022)
Better than some give it credit for
I've never read the original, and like many movie adaptations these days, it likely fails on that score.
However, I think Dakota Johnson is excellent. There are many times where she breaks the 4th wall, and those are some of the best parts of the movie.
If you toss the idea that it's a Jane Austen story, and just enjoy it as a period piece, it's a pretty good (if somewhat tortured) romance.
The Umbrella Academy: Kugelblitz (2022)
Oh give me a break...
The series overall is quite good still, and the production values, character interactions, and plot twists are still fantastic.
And, I know this is a super hero show (of sorts), to say nothing of time travel and all the rest. And so, we're not dealing with reality.
But really? A Confederate flag and a white supremacist bar...in NYC? I mean, it strains credulity to suggest there'd be one in Alabama in the post-Obama world, but NYC? C'mon.
I just feel the writers could have done a better job if they were needing an on-demand conflict for a few of their characters, than stirring up some hackneyed political statement.
A lot of us like our entertainment to just be entertainment and let cheap shot political statements stay on the news channels.
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
I don't think it's nearly as bad as it's being made out to be.... and if you binge it all at once, it feels like one of the non-sequel movies.
Let me preface this by saying, I saw the original Episode IV, in theaters, at least a half a dozen times over the course of months, because back then you could still see it in theaters almost a year later, it was THAT much of a cultural phenomenon. It's one of the reasons why when people talk about others getting upset about "space wizards and lazer swords" I want to smack them upside the head.
SW is MORE than just a beloved movie franchise going back 45 years now.
Anyway, I disliked EP VII, I absolutely HATED EP VIII, and only appreciated episode IX b/c it tried to do everything that Rian Johnson did his level best to ruin.
Yeah, I'm one of THOSE fans. The kind that used to spend at least $1k a year on SW merchandise, and at this point, the movies are the least of my SW expenditures.
So, if a "hardcase" like me can appreciate the new Obi-Wan series on Disney+, I imagine any fan could.
I actually liked what they did with the new Leia. I have always thought that Obi-wan sitting on Tatooine for 20 years was a waste of his talents and skills.
I liked that they had MULTIPLE full-scale character arcs in the story, including this new character Reva (who had a background, character development, and that she changed as a character, which is an absolute REQUIREMENT for good writing). Ditto Obi-wan. They were actually able to squeeze in a full arc for him, as well as left the situation open ended for more stories (unlike Rian Johnson in Episode VIII GRRRRR, who basically destroyed every character and plot point, mid-series!).
It was awesome seeing "old Star Wars" on screen, with virtually none of the new garbage from the Sequel trilogy. Obviously awesome to see Darth Vader and Hayden Christiansen. The flashbacks were amazing and fun, and the choreography with them were exceptionally well done. They did a GREAT job getting into form (as older guys, ya gotta admit here) and jumping back into light saber duels like pros.
I truly hope they do additional series in this "universe" and that we get to see more of Ewan Macgregor in the role. He was, to me, the best cast character in all of SW, minus the original heroes and villains from A New Hope, and Empire (1977, and 1980, respectively).
Were there a couple of plot holes? A few, but nothing game breaking, and if you give it time (I binged the whole thing after the final episode was released) - but, to me, I really didn't notice them. In fact, it felt like a 3 hour movie released as six episodes.
If you watch it all at once, which I highly recommend, it REALLY flows together well. I mean the pacing is fantastic, far better than any of the sequel trilogies. I really felt like I was back watching a Star Wars movie done with Lucas' involvement.
For the first time since Rogue One, I feel like there's Stars Wars, live action content that I will gladly watch again.
The Adam Project (2022)
A lot of fun and heart
First off, I have NO idea how they found someone that could convincingly look like Ryan at a young age (who could also act) but they did a good job.
It's a good enough flick (with EXCELLENT song choices), I could watch it again with the family, in the not too distant future. And I think ANY movie that reminds us to cherish people while we have them is a Very. Good. Thing.
I didn't see a lot of weird plot errors, or inconsistencies (which is saying a lot for a time travel film!) and excellent performances were given by all, though I do wish we'd have seen Jennifer Garner more. Her presence in front of the camera has been missed.
There were not a TON of surprises or twists, but enough to keep you guessing, without also not feeling like the director is trying to pull of "gotcha!" moments on you.
It's a popcorn movie - enjoy it!
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
Absolutely loved it..
I will say, I rather liked the last three episodes the most - some people will complain about fan service - but, in addition to bringing back some old characters, they also let us revisit some from recent live action stuff - and all in all it was a lot of fun.
The last episode, I'd heard rumors (tried to avoid them, as I didn't want spoilers) but it was a heckuva ride! I felt like I was watching a live action movie, on part with Return of the Jedi, particularly if you watch the last two episodes in one sitting like I did.
A lot of cinematic references as well, which was kinda cool. I mean, King Kong? ;) Too funny.
For me, by the end of the series, it was reminding me of why I loved Star Wars in the first place. And as someone who saw the original movie in theaters as a young lad - that's pretty amazing.
The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Surprisingly funny - and oddly heartwarming (eventually)
Not going to spoil anything, and I'm also not going to say that there aren't a few predictable points here in the show. I mean, this IS Danny McBride here.
But, if you've ever seen his previous stuff, he does squeak in some real human moments in his obviously over-the-top braggadocio.
And, I'm sure there are some Christians who.. well, I'd be surprised if they watch this, b/c there's more cussing in one show than most Rated-R movies squeeze into 2.5 hours. But, even though it'd be easy for them to go full-on how modern day church is "EVIL!!1!!" - they don't.
Obviously, there is some (okay, a LOT) of parody, and plenty of places where they show a lot of the inexplicable wealth that some churches accumulate, but they also don't go full-on "60 Minutes" or "MSNBC" on the current state of the church. In fact, eventually, there's a bit of redemption in there.
Casting is excellent, even if some of the interaction with the siblings gets a bit tiresome at times. But one standout was "Gideon" played by Skyler Gisondo.
Gisondo pulls off a well-developed role, with multiple layers to his performance and character. His comic delivery is understated (particularly when compared to many others on the show) - yet, the contrast only emphasizes the quality. Plenty of times I laughed out loud at something he said, or even at his response to getting the heck beat out of him. He's probably the most well-written character in the show.
This show has definitely moved up the charts on my personal "must-watch" list.
Hall Pass (2011)
Under-rated
Takes a bit to get going, but definitely some laugh out loud moments, and a decent story. Plus, it reminds me of a time when they made movies that didn't have "saving the world" as the plot. I've had worse ways of spending a Sunday afternoon. Wouldn't watch it with kids though! ;)
We're the Millers (2013)
WAY under rated movie
Not gonna lie - came to watch this after watching the wonderful, amazing Ted Lasso series (at this point, 10 episodes into Season 2).
First want to point out - I watched the extended version, which almost always makes a movie better (as the director can squeeze more shots). Great cast in this movie, and some really hilarious scenarios.
It's light hearted fun - so, any of the truly dangerous scenes aren't really there to "scare" anyone. I'm not saying this is on par with "Something about Mary" which has a laugh every 15 seconds or something. But, it does hit a lot of great notes, and the characters are fun enough to watch, that you can forget life for a bit.
And, if you get another shot at watching Nick Offerman, you take it, right? And Kathryn Hahn is hysterical, per usual. And Jennifer Aniston.. need I say more?
And the last blooper at the end (if you catch a showing with that) with the Friend's theme is awesome. Don't miss it!
Ted Lasso: No Weddings and a Funeral (2021)
Love the episode, but...
The show has been great. It's very difficult to pull of an episode where your title character is having almost out of character issues, and yet, still retain its heart and humor.
However, I can appreciate the comments about not enough football. I'm not even a soccer fan (American here!), however, I fell in love with the premise. Let's hope they don't push the sports bit into entirely background material.
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
Some memorable moments...
Overall, I liked the movie, and some of my favorite stars were in it: Karen Gillan, Lena Headley, Michelle Yeoh, and Carla Gugino - to say nothing of Paul Giamatti.
The premise was not bad, though it had me searching for the comic book that it was patterned after. I mean, it's like they purposely made it hard to place the time period for the movie with their artistic choices. A 1950's diner, late 1990s flip phones, 1980s walkman and Porche, and clearly modern TV in a few shots.
There were definitely some unbelievable fight scenes, but it comes with the territory (though, most action films these days do pretty good jog of having the protaganists and antagonists making logical choices. In this movie, the "bad guys" are invariably dumb - unless they're miraculously tracking down the good gals, which they do unfailingly).
The dialogue, was generally pretty good, and some of the situations were pretty inventive. At a few poignant moments, it was kind of stilted.
I'd say the one thing that seemed a bit off-putting was that, invariably every "bad guy" was.. yeah, a bad GUY. And, every gal in the movie was, yeah, one of the good Gals. It just felt a bit forced and unnatural. I guess they could have titled the movie "The Battle of the Sexes".
Look, I have three daughters and a wife who I love dearly all about female empowerment! Just not quite sure why the "gal power!!1!" thing has to be quite so in your face.
In any case, I think Karen Gillan is a great action star, and I hope to see her in many roles going forward.
The Nevers: Hanged (2021)
Like the series a lot, but this episode had issues...
And by issues, I mean, it was edited horribly.
Not sure if this is one that Joss Whedon edited himself or what, but there's a story hole here that is gaping.
No spoilers but something starts getting mentioned in this episode like it's been known by a LOT of people (the thing underground) - but they don't show in the previous episode how all the Touched suddenly know about it.
Basically, at the end of the previous episode, they get what amounts to a prophecy somehow - but then, there's kind of a leap (read: missing scene) and suddenly everyone's trying to find a solution the getting down there to find it.
It's jarring, and I'm surprised more reviewers don't mention it.
Then there's the also a very obvious political issue, where they give a half decent defense of both sides of the issue (Maladie is a serial killer after all) - but it just seems like they tend to largely ignore the fact she's killed 15 people for much of the episode - which was also a little jarring.
Much of the episode, though, is still entertaining for all that. The characters and acting is excellent, and the plot continues to twist.
Staged (2020)
Absolutely hilarious
Truly. And it's in the details too, if you watch the series, do notice the credits.. you'll see what I mean. It's a running gag and even that's funny.
Will keep this short - just go watch it, you will not be disappointed. I caught it on Hulu (it's a BBC program, I think) but it's very timely (basically actors satirically playing themselves during the lockdown) and they do a wonderful job of poking fun at actors in general and all the rest. I hope they continue the series!
I Care a Lot (2020)
Not horrible, but about 3/4s through, you're going to start having a LOT of questions...
And the questions will be about how certain things don't add up, or couldn't happen that way, etc.
I mean, really that starts happening right about the time the "little old lady" in the trailer gets cornsquabbled out of her place so quickly. But, ignoring that bit of irrationality (or time skipping), the movie is pretty interesting for well over half of the show.
However, it seems the writer/director started painting him/herself into a corner, as the plot starts to go all over the place, and the believability of the events goes flying out the window. There's like...massive, unbelievable plot holes here, and the stuff happens just because the director wants them to, not because they make any real sense or are believable, even in the context of the story.
I really enjoyed Peter Dinklage, but that has a lot to do with his own personal charisma, because again, the writing kind of fails him.
I mean, I commented to my wife (who'd already seen the movie and her primary comment was that it was "just weird!") - that I wasn't sure who I was supposed to be rooting for in the movie! And when you're 1.5 hours into a 2 hour flick and you still don't know that, there's something wrong with the movie, not the viewers.
I can't say I'd recommend the movie unless you REALLY have a lot of time on your hands to burn. You'd probably save yourself the effort if you read the reviews that have spoilers in them.
The Mandalorian: Chapter 13: The Jedi (2020)
BEST.MANDALORIAN.EPISODE.EVER!
Seriously. Have watched every one - and yes, I'm a fan of ever episode of SW stuff created (Clone Wars, Rebels, Resistance, etc).
THIS is the type of Star Wars that brings me back for more. (NO, was not a fan of The Last Jedi. AT ALL.)
But wow!
I'm going to leave this spoiler free, but this episode had the absolute BEST "reveals" in the show. And the subtle hints (like the Krayt Dragon pearl in the previous episode) which was a nod to fans who have watched the shows, and played the video games, and just generally been huge fans for a long time.
Kinda felt good to have that connection to a universe I've shared with my friends and family. And the Mandalorian has done that, and this episode really caps it off.
In any case, whether you're an old fan of Star Wars or brand new to it, you have to watch this episode. It really highlights all the amazing things that Star Wars has to offer. New characters and old, nods to old fans, and a solid plot and story for new ones.
The Witcher (2019)
As a fan of fantasy on film and a fan of The Witcher (books, games, et al) this is AWESOME
Honestly, my title says it all. ;)
But Cavill - well, fact is, when I first heard he had gotten role, I was like.. "Err.. Superman? He's frickin HUGE and Geralt is more of a slender guy (lightning fast swordsman), and you just don't picture huge guys as .. well, fast.
Thing is, he went after the role. He'd played the game a lot (and it really is one of the best video games ever made) and you can tell he loves the story.
His accent is PERFECT. Even early in the first episode and he just responds with a kind "hmm" from the back of his throat, it was ...dare I say it again? Perfect. ;) I laughed out loud though. It was funny in delivery and in epitomizing the character.
From what I've seen of the previews, they've done a great job on sticking close enough to the books (and since they were originally in Polish, enough folks will still be pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns) that it should please most fans as well.
Beyond all that though, the fantasy (and production) values are top notch, though there are a couple of times when I felt the camera felt a little.. I don't know what the word is. Small screen? I don't know, it's hard to describe. Doesn't matter though b/c the sets and CGI, and the characters are well acted and I loved the fact that I didn't recognize a lot of them. Sometimes, it's hard to really immerse yourself in a story when you recognize every last person and you can just imagine that they are on a set somewhere and there's guys with cameras about a few feet away from the people you watching.
Well, not here! With Cavill, the makeup and voice changing he does, and his whole demeanor is nothing like you've ever seen him him. The supporting cast is fantastic as well.
If you want a comparison, this is to the Witcher universe what the LoTR movies were to Tolkien's work. It's that good, and that's the production that it should be compared to.
The Kominsky Method (2018)
Forgot how wonderful Michael Douglas was...
And Alan Arkin is now slouch either. Amazing show - funny, meaningful, intelligent, yet current. It's the perfect show.
The Order: Finals, Part Two (2019)
No spoilers, but the last five minutes of the first season...meh.
I'm giving it a five because for the first 40 minutes, this episode was great - it brought a pretty cool conclusion and not an entirely expected one. If the show had ended five minutes earlier, I likely would have given it a 9 or a 10. Overall, I enjoyed the series, despite (at times) some so-so acting and some rather unbelievable situations that pushed into incredulity, much less my suspension of disbelief.
But, WOW, that ending was so bad, I don't know if I will even go back for a second season, if there is one after that nonsense of an ending. It's so bad that it made me wonder why I wasted 9 hours of my life on it in the first place,
I feel bad for the actors who had to put up with that ridiculous writing of this episode.