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Bosch (2014)
Believable and not far fetched
Love the characters and the flow of the criminal cases, my only "complain" are the political plots which feels a little like soap opera.
No over the top "genius insights", just plain good detective work, there was no need for cliffhangers to keep me wanting to watch the next episode.
The series ending was a little forced and felt out of place and that's why I rated 9 instead of 10.
The supporting characters are really cool, they felt real with their flaws, mistakes and flaws and we're all interesting even the ones with smaller presence.
Finally the soundtrack and photographer are also on point.
See (2019)
It's ok, has its strengths and its shortcomings
Warning minor general spoilers below, nothing specific but he earned nevertheless.
When I started this viewing See I had very high expectations because it was highly recommended by a person that usually like to watch the same kind of does and plots as I do. But this time not really...
I do love the setting and photography, the global premise as well but it has to much "soap opera" plot twists with characters "coming back to life" and escaping from certain fates (specially the antagonists) and IMO is not the best kind of writing and if exaggerated (which is the case here) becomes obnoxious and plain boring as well as predictable.
The acting is good in general although some actors really struggle with the demanding task of behaving like they were really blind.
Resuming it's entertaining in its best moments and slightly annoying when the plot twists extravaganza arrives, but maybe it's just me and the majority of the viewers really like that kind of thing.
Atiye (2019)
This show was stretched to its destruction
My first experience with Turkish television, and it was until the end of the second season a great ride, entertaining, enticing and gorgeous settings. And if it had ended at that point I would rather it an 8. But then third season came and the plot went "Mexican soap-opera" and in a bad way. I liked so much the first two seasons that outer of respect I watched all season 3 episodes, but it was painful, and the final episode it's completely empty, no answered, no logic, no developments whatsoever, kind of sad watching a good show autodestrcting like that.
Karppi (2018)
Very well written "old school" police investigation.
Watched both seasons and the first seemed more consistent to me although the story premises in the second were better.
Very nice photography, beautiful landscapes, awesome colors.
Above average (well above) acting from both the lead and the suports.
And best of all a story arch told in one season of 12 and 8 episodes without uneeded cliffhangers, and all at steady slow pace (with exception for the 2 episodes of season 2, they were rushed and felt out of place).
Give us more of this.
Dark (2017)
Great story, magnificent storytelling, great cast and just the perfect length.
The story is complex and adult without any silly and predictable plot twists. The pace in witch the story is presented is just perfect, nothing is hold back and nothing is rushed in the end.
The cast is absolutely fantastic, the resemblance of the actors for the same character in different ages is uncanny and all good to great performances.
Have been consuming a lot of European shows on Netflix lately and I must say, great quality, no clichés, short story arcs, and proper believable endings.
Zoo (2015)
Sometimes you just need to know when to stop...
Really enjoyed first season "natural events" no need for a villain and really entertaining; second season came and with it an antagonist (not really a villain) and it was ok, some "superpowers" to this antagonist but ok, some over the top plot twists, but ok... And it really should stop there... Third season is kind of ridiculous, the villain could be in a marvel story, she can be everywhere at the same time, and the plot twists... Worse than a Mexican soap opera. So if you want to watch it stick to the 2 first seasons, or if you want to study bad writing go all the way!
Final Space (2018)
Just loved it.
Just had finished Rick and Morty, and wanted other 20 min episode series, and just gave it a try.
This was amazing, I like the art, the music is just mind blowing (was not expecting such emotional moments), the story is on point, and the caracteres develop into "persons" you just don't want to let go.
At the moment I'm undecided between wishing for a second part or just live it as it is in perfection state! 10 out of 10 straight up.
Nightflyers (2018)
Not as bad as some reviews portraits it but average at the most benevolent evaluation.
It starts ok but then it loses it self completely. The acting is average mixing some good performances with mediocre ones. The story has its highlights but it suffers from an overload of chaotic "stuff" - it's just too much.
On the bright side, the visuals and sound.
The left episode is abysmal, very bad. Poor and predictable story arc resolution.
Travelers (2016)
Very good acting and a good story for most parts
I really enjoyed 90% of this show, good actors, nice story premises and very compelling side stories for every character. Really good episodes with strong emotional events like Davids role in 309. On the 10% some incoherences in plot twists regarding the Faction (not a great name also) and 001 power balance in the end of 3rd season. We saw in the meteor episode the director resetting over and over until it gets the result it wanted so how can even the Faction or 001 do anything besides stay hidden? With the complex premise of the show story arc is there really the need for some "evil" antagonist with a very strange power gaining? Chance, "fate" and the present should be antagonist enough!
A very solid and enjoyable show and I'm looking forward for season 4, presenting a new story arc but for god's sake don't make Grant the new 001 that would be ridiculous obvious!