Review by whos_ur_buddha
Ah, The Veil, the show that's like a secret agent with a fake British accent—trying to infiltrate the world of prestige spy thrillers but ending up more like a bumbling intern who accidentally spills coffee on classified documents. Buckle up, my fellow espionage enthusiasts, because we're about to dissect this six-episode rollercoaster of confusion, questionable decisions, and more plot holes than a Swiss cheese factory.
The Veil: A Spy Thriller or a Game of Hide-and-Seek?
Picture this: The Veil is the lovechild of James Bond and Carmen Sandiego, conceived during a high-stakes poker game in a dimly lit Parisian alley. It's got all the ingredients for a gripping spy thriller: shadowy organizations, double agents, and enough secrets to fill the Library of Congress. But alas, it stumbles like a tipsy MI6 agent trying to chase down a villain on cobblestone streets.
The Plot: A Maze Wrapped in Enigma, Wrapped in Confusion
Our heroines, Imogen and Adilah, are on the run. They're like Jason Bourne and Lara Croft, minus the cool gadgets and charisma. The show's premise? Well, it's as clear as a foggy London morning. Something about a mysterious veil (hence the title) that grants superpowers or maybe just a killer skincare routine. Honestly, I lost track.
The finale, titled "The Cottage," promised answers. Instead, it delivered more questions than a pop quiz in a foreign language. Imogen and Adilah—our dynamic duo—stumble upon a cottage (because where else would you hide from international assassins?). And there, they confront their fate. Spoiler alert: Fate wears a trench coat and speaks in riddles.
The Characters: A Gallery of Eccentric Spies
Let's meet the cast, shall we?
Max: The token American. He's like a walking stereotype—loud, obnoxious, and probably owns a "Freedom Fries" T-shirt. Max's heroic ending? A bullet wound that's less threatening than a paper cut. But hey, at least he didn't spill his Big Gulp on the secret plans.
Malik: The suave Frenchman. He's the kind of guy who sips wine while defusing bombs. His patience with Max deserves a Nobel Prize. Also, he's in love with Imogen, who's too busy interrogating Michael (another spy) to notice. Talk about a complicated love triangle.
Michael: The enigma wrapped in a mystery wrapped in a man-bun. His British accent? About as authentic as a Buckingham Palace guard breakdancing. But hey, he's got secrets, and secrets are currency in the spy world. Also, he's the reason Imogen's throat remains unslashed. Thanks, Michael.
The Dialogue: More Contemplation, Less Conversation
Remember those moments when characters just stood around, staring into the abyss? Yeah, The Veil has more of those than a meditation retreat. The dialogue? Sparse. The action? Scarcer. It's like watching a chess match where the pieces refuse to move. Maybe they're waiting for a plot twist to checkmate them.
The Verdict: A Missed Opportunity
The Veil had potential—the kind that makes you lean forward, spill your popcorn, and whisper, "What's happening?" But alas, it squandered it faster than a lottery winner at a casino. Elisabeth Moss's fake British accent? Let's just say it's faker than a knockoff Rolex sold by a guy named Vinnie in a back alley.
So, my dear viewers, skip The Veil. Instead, rewatch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or binge-watch Alias. Or better yet, become a spy yourself. At least then you'll have a valid excuse for lurking in dark corners and wearing sunglasses indoors. Remember, the real veil is the one that hides the remote control when you're searching for it during a thrilling finale.
And with that, I vanish into the shadows, leaving you with this parting advice: If life hands you a veil, make sure it's not just a fancy curtain. :dark_sunglasses::mag:
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@whos_ur_buddha haha great story. the cottage probably actually refers to the 'big reveal' regarding Imogen/Violet her daddy issues by the way - but I guess that was something we could see coming ever since the 'there was nothing left of him to bury' remark.
Review by Angélica Costa
Every single episode:
Velma/Teddi: Hey Colter, we got a new one for you. Reward is something of tens of thousands and it's in Generic City.
Colter: Oh, Generic City? It's only 122,30 miles from me and I'll be there in 58min and 29 seconds.
Parent/Spouse/Friend/Offspring: I know Grandma was a hardcore porn addicted, but it's not like her to go missing. IT'S NOT LIKE HER.
Local police: Yeah, grandma was bat shit cray cray no worth looking any further. And get out of my city. And checking John Doe is a waste of time.
Colter: Hey John Doe, where is grandma?
John Doe: I told the cops we were dating, they didn't listen. Must have been something to do with her cock fight betting. Me and granny were in love.
Cock fight Ring Leader: Yeah, bitch owed me a couple grand, so I made her cook me chicken soup until her debt was paid. You'll never find her.
(some 15 mins of Fights, lurking, gun tossing, calls to local police, Reenie, Bobby, Tedi, Velma and Scooby Doo)
Grandma: Who are you?
Colter: Hi, Grandma, your _____ hired me to find you. You're safe now. Let's go.
Grandma: They'll never let me leave.
Colter: Follow my lead as I used to do with my dad when he showed me how to survive in the woods.
Local police: Yeah, it was good working together. You shared a lot about your dad, hope you find more, since the audience hasn't had an update since the 1st episode.
Grandma (at home): Thanks for saving me.
Colter: You should thank the person who was looking for you. (that is by far my favorite lol).
Person who hired him: (slides check like all their money isn't gone and they will eat nothing but roaches for about 2 years before recovering financially) Thank you so much.
Anybody: hey let's do something.
Colter: Nah, I don't socialize and need to brood about my dad's death, while I do jack shit to solve it.loading replies
@angelcosta haha this sounds about right :)) episode 2 and episode 3 are so copy paste. Didnt see the others yet.
season 1 and 2 were great but season 3 was not good
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@ahambrahmasmij oh wow, I totally dont agree. my favorite season was season 3. season 1 was great, but didnt like season 2 too much.
We need more shows like this.
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@funeralatthemovies if you havent yet, check out Banshee with Anthony Starr
The amount of negative comments on here is wild. The fact that Michelle Yeoh is part of this cast and they said the acting in this was bad is even wilder.
There were complaints that this lacked a story. It’s literally a movie broken up into pieces and follows basic story telling. You might not agree with the story but one was told. Yes I’m a bit confused to how this fits into the original lore about human witchers. Do I think this change ruins this limited series? No.
I can agree with some that mentioned time. I don’t know if this was days, weeks, or months from the moment we met the Lark to the moment she killed her love. Also their romance was the writers banking on us seeing them in proximity and assuming a romance bloomed. It was lazy and personally I couldn’t see the love. I understand why they would need to have some type of love but they could have done that better.
Loved the bards songs.
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@mamasaucy I think it's one of Michelle Yeoh her weakest roles. But she was one of the very, very, very few brighter spots.
Also this feels like it doesnt have much to do with the whole Witcher universe. I know it does, but it doesnt feel much like that. So it just feels (again: feeling) like the ones making this wanted to cash in on the success of the first series of The Witcher.
then again: The Witcher season 2 and especially season 3 are not feeling much like The Witcher (season1) anymore. Too complicated, too many story lines, way too many characters and in general too much b.s.
This piece of cinematic crap (blood origin) fits in perfectly with the Elves from the Witcher season 3 - which is for me by far the weakest of all the story lines.
In short: I hated this. Crap story, poor acting, unlikable characters whom I didnt care about if they'd live or die. Good thing it was only 4 episodes.
It’s okay!!!
The effects are good and well done, the acting is okay and passable.
The best way to describe it is its full of cheese and it knows it, it even plays into it!!!!!
It’s a switch off, sink into the sofa and be entertained tv show, just don’t expect things to make sense or be award worthy.
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@cuddlelover Initially I liked the series a lot, as in, the first 2 or so episodes. Then it slowly turns into a obvious and simple popcorn show. Turn off your brain and just watch the special effects.
It's the worst show I've ever watched. After one episode I can say that it is not suitable for watching. The series was filmed to scare, upset and bring a lot of negative emotions into life. Completely different than, for example, The Walking Dead. It introduces anxiety, elements that were during the last war - a scene with a boy with a child admitted to quarantine. Then thrown on the pile. Probably a series for subliminal coding of negative emotions. Don't watch it. The whole thing is probably filmed according to the current pandemic narrative.
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@michalkaluza you totally miss the point. That kid was infected. And there is no cure. No nothing. No hope.
Until.... End of episode 1.
Plus I hated walking dead, i dont watch any of it.
And this I love so far after 2 episodes.
It’s all about how you end something to leave a lasting impression on the viewer, and holy moly, did this show leave a lasting impression.
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@121100m which impression is that? The one of 'wtf happened to the most scary bounty hunter in the entire galaxy' ? How did he become a sissy?
@tommyboy3816 oh come on, Andor isnt so bad :) you didnt watch Book of Boba Bullocks yet, I suppose?
Shout by Johannsen Lemort
It is what it is. It started good, and ended bad. Blend some stupidity, with some comedy, a little bit of nonsense, with a dash of action, a good character here, a terrible one there. Some ridiculous storytelling, and some crossovers from time to time, stir it well, and you have Legends of Tomorrow.
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@lordsamhain This sums it up extremely well. Later seasons had too much of the "terrible one there" characters.
Things unfortunately went too much woke and therefore broke. Cancelled.
Just recap episodes of the characters journey in the MCU and how it relates to their upcoming MCU Disney+ show. Quite helpful but nothing more than a recap. I was kind of hoping for a doco based episode which touches on the character in the comics and relevant stories that are relevant to this character.
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@theavereviewer Marvel Studios: Assembled is for that, I think
Season 6 is politically correct nonsense
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@irkin unfortunately I have to agree 100%. However, get through the pain of watching it and then quickly get into Season 7. A total relieve compared to s6.
Second season was actually good and the finale left me wanting a season 3. I don't understand why netflix cancelled the show after this season, maybe a weaker season 1 is the reason not enough people gave this one a chance. It definitely had the potential to have a great season 3 and they could have it been the last one.
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@francisco-pereira Netflix lost the rights on the Marvel series, thats why all Defender series got cancelled (Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Dare Devil, Defenders and that utterly crap one with the big black guy (cant remember the name) )
There is a tiny chance they might come back on Disney+, but it looks like Disney will have a new set of Marvel series and not related to the Defenders set.
I highly enjoyed this mini series and it was interesting to watch Mary deal with all the intricacies and loopholes of providing her service. There are apparently talks of a second season and I'm hoping there will be one!
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@astaraya if you didnt yet, be sure to check out season 2 and 3.
