There's moments of this show that have me putting it in my top shows of the year - it's that damn good. And others where I'm scratching my head. I'm still conflicted on the leads performance, whether it's just limited by character or by acting ability. I've never been a big Gwendoline Christie fan, but when her casting as Lucifer was announced, I was excited - thinking it a bold choice. I'm not so sure it paid off - though I did enjoy the climatic moments with Morpheus (more due to editing and score than anything). David Thewlis, whilst a good actor, feels like he plays the same character in every big budget production. I'm expecting him to rise into the air and scream that he's Ares, the God of War.
Lastly - maybe it's due to lack of focus, but I don't know what any of the special items actually do, other than the Protection necklace. Someone mentions the Ruby make dreams come true, but has the sand not being doing that as well? Some clarity would be greatly appreciated. Maybe it's me though.
So a few problems but I'm gladly going to follow this. I also definitely want to pick up Sandman issues - despite trying and not liking the comic series initially. So overall that's a win.
Review by TheLazyReviewerBlockedParent2022-08-06T13:37:00Z
There's moments of this show that have me putting it in my top shows of the year - it's that damn good. And others where I'm scratching my head. I'm still conflicted on the leads performance, whether it's just limited by character or by acting ability. I've never been a big Gwendoline Christie fan, but when her casting as Lucifer was announced, I was excited - thinking it a bold choice. I'm not so sure it paid off - though I did enjoy the climatic moments with Morpheus (more due to editing and score than anything). David Thewlis, whilst a good actor, feels like he plays the same character in every big budget production. I'm expecting him to rise into the air and scream that he's Ares, the God of War.
Lastly - maybe it's due to lack of focus, but I don't know what any of the special items actually do, other than the Protection necklace. Someone mentions the Ruby make dreams come true, but has the sand not being doing that as well? Some clarity would be greatly appreciated. Maybe it's me though.
So a few problems but I'm gladly going to follow this. I also definitely want to pick up Sandman issues - despite trying and not liking the comic series initially. So overall that's a win.