People are saying bad things about this show but none of that really resonated with what I saw, so I'm writing my thoughts about it to balance things out.
Personally, I loved it. This is the last to come out of the entity once known as Marvel Television, from which the Netflix's The Defenders shows also came from. This show bears some similarities to the aforementioned in that they are slow-burners with more character, story development blended well with darker, gory details. (And the usual, but subtle, dose of humour and sarcasm is just chef's kiss)
One more thought: you don't dive straight into television and complain about feelings and emotions. They are a part of what makes television television. Just look at any Marvel Television show, non-Marvel superhero shows or even most drama series that aren't about superheros at all. This is clearly a TV show about a family, the Helstrom family, so what did you expect? A family that acts like they are strangers and only cares about exorcising the hell out of each other? If you are that into action, just watching the MCU blockbuster movies instead isn't a bad idea. I mean, they clearly have bigger budgets specifically for that department. (Even those have emotional sequences, and viewers seem to enjoy it, so...)
Though it's highly unlikely because of Disney and Marvel's new focus on shows featuring the MCU movie stars, I'll be crossing my fingers for more. Hopefully, they will get enough momentum to continue this story.
@dan-delion Absolutely agree with your review. Love the character built-up, no elongate exaggerated twist or reveals. The lovely blend of The Exorcist + Lucifer esque genre. Screenplay, CGI, Direction, Background score and acting - top-notch!
Review by danBlockedParent2020-10-20T16:54:45Z
People are saying bad things about this show but none of that really resonated with what I saw, so I'm writing my thoughts about it to balance things out.
Personally, I loved it. This is the last to come out of the entity once known as Marvel Television, from which the Netflix's The Defenders shows also came from. This show bears some similarities to the aforementioned in that they are slow-burners with more character, story development blended well with darker, gory details. (And the usual, but subtle, dose of humour and sarcasm is just chef's kiss)
One more thought: you don't dive straight into television and complain about feelings and emotions. They are a part of what makes television television. Just look at any Marvel Television show, non-Marvel superhero shows or even most drama series that aren't about superheros at all. This is clearly a TV show about a family, the Helstrom family, so what did you expect? A family that acts like they are strangers and only cares about exorcising the hell out of each other? If you are that into action, just watching the MCU blockbuster movies instead isn't a bad idea. I mean, they clearly have bigger budgets specifically for that department. (Even those have emotional sequences, and viewers seem to enjoy it, so...)
Though it's highly unlikely because of Disney and Marvel's new focus on shows featuring the MCU movie stars, I'll be crossing my fingers for more. Hopefully, they will get enough momentum to continue this story.