rebeccahrogers Reviews

The Way (II) (2024)

Well written and pointed

[8/10 · 21 February 2024]

I think perhaps people are hating on this show because they don't "get it".

It reminded me a little bit of "then you run" which also got bad reviews because viewers seemed to be expecting something realistic and sensical.

This show similarly is at times, dramatic and nonsensical in an almost comedic way. However, you wouldn't have to look far abroad from Wales to see places where simar circumstances to this premise have played out.

My point is - viewers in the UK who leave negative reviews believe so strongly they are safe from this type of upheaval or civil war that they are calling it dystopian.

Meanwhile, the Met has been using facial recognition on live security feeds in Greater London since 2020, have trialed and may continue to use Clearview AI (an extremely flawed AI policing system) and overseeing all online traffic through GCHQ.

Dystopian? I don't think so.

Writing is fantastic, especially in late episodes 2 and 3. I recommend a watch to anyone that enjoys analogous and meta-level dark comedy.

Surface (2022– )

It's entertaining

[8/10 · 30 July 2022]

I find the show entertaining. Not the best plot or script but the cast isn't bad for a few unknowns and up and coming actors. I don't know where all these weird "woke" reviews are coming from. Very odd.

The Undeclared War (2022)

Ironic reviews on here

[9/10 · 8 July 2022]

This show isn't quite a thriller but in Australia it was not marketed as one. Political and cyber warfare and the deep dark secrets shown on both sides of the "war" between Russia and the UK (and US).

Touches on a lot of themes and as it is set in 2024 it mentions a lot of recent historical instances like the insurrection, BREXIT and Boris. I liked the references. More relevant now one week on as he's stepped down as PM.

I don't usually write reviews on IMDb but I felt the need to considering all of the negative and potentially planted reviews. Exactly what the show depicts with fake news, bots and fake social media accounts. It's ironic to see it here.