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Zen (2011)
Rufus Sewell outwitted all politicians & criminals with a twinkle in his eyes
I first read the book Zen probably more than 20 years ago. I loved the plots, it was tight, twisted, totally made sense and very fun to follow. I have to admit that I had to go back and forth several time to map out the time line ... That's how much i like the books. Besides that, it seemed to me each book was in a different city which makes it so much more fun to watch the Zen movie. Movies usually cannot fully adapt the book especially books like Zen. Movies are made to finish a whole story in a certain time frame. I think if we watch it with the mindset that the movie and the book just happen to have the same name, then you won't feel the adaption was highly altered.
Rufus Sewell is the perfect actor to play Zen. He is COOL, his look is intelligent, his facial expression is subtle and yet so Zen, a low-key big-shot detective. That's exactly how I pictured Zen when I read the book. I don't understand why there are only has 3 episodes. Really REALLY disappointing. This is the 5th time I watch the 3 episodes during the pandemic year. I wish they could make more Zen with Rufus Sewell as Zen.
Lucifer (2016)
Lucifer=Tom Ellis
The show is highly ENTERTAINING. I didn't read the comic books, I watched the show as it is and I love it. Books and movie/TV are entirely two different things, if we didn't compare, we could enjoy both versions.
I can't think of anyone else could play Lucifer better than Tom Ellis. He is great here. Amenadiel, Maze, Mum, Douche, Dr. Martin and Ella are all excellent at playing in their characters. Chole... I don't understand why I couldn't see any expression on her face. Her eyebrow, forehead, cheeks, mouth were not moving at all. I couldn't tell whether she is happy or sad, the only things that moved on her face were her eye balls moving left/right, up/down, her lips ... only 1/3 of her lips moved when she talked. I thought it was a bad choice that she was picked to be the leading female role.
The Living and the Dead (2016)
Colin Morgan is the reason I watch this scary drama
I never watched horror/scary movies because I don't like the feeling to have my heart in my mouth; I made the exception for Colin Morgan. It turned out to be great fun watching it, my heart stayed at its original place, only jumping a little faster sometimes. There wasn't anything too gruesome to watch. Maybe it is not suitable for kids under 10, that's for the parents to decide.
The writing is well done. Even though it's supernatural, the timing going back and forth did make sense to me. The acting is very good (of course, especially Colin Morgan). I highly recommend this.
Dicte (2013)
she is a pain in the neck
This is a crime drama somewhat like "Agatha Christie's Poirot", not possible but amusing. I doubt any policeman or policewoman would work with a reporter like here and all the crimes were solved basically by this reporter. The leading woman, Dicte, is quite real, I bet in this world, you could spot one somewhere. She is really a pain the a**, but I like her. As long as I am not a guy who falls in love with her, I'd love to have a friend like her, she is truthful and very funny.
London Spy (2015)
A spy story laced in a love story
Thriller, suspense etc are the kind of things I like and for the same reason, I chose to watch London Spy. To my surprise, it turned out to be a love story and a very good one, thanks to Ben Whishaw. Some reviews have a strong feeling against the sex scene, I actually found it beautiful. The scene did not disgust me at all. By the way, I am a 60+ senior citizen, Asian, female, grew up in Taiwan, not a gay (but with an open mind to accept all things).
I recognize all the actors from other places except Edward Holcroft (Alex). They all are perfect for their parts. The good acting and the good plots make it a very good show.
Yes, episode 1 is slow, I kept thinking who the spy is? It gets more intense as I go along. To me, it is a love story laced with a spy story, a wonderful bonus every which way I look at it! You won't disappoint. I promise you.
Merlin (2008)
Magic, you were born with it. So are actors!
How much I love Merlin?... I dread watching season 5 because I knew it would end soon. Like other viewers said, I also enjoyed the modern twist. The whole thing is mixed with light amusing conversation and heavy stuff which makes it a masterpiece. A successful TV show is supposed to be entertaining, making us wait for its next episode with a long neck. Merlin has made my neck grow 2 inches. I don't know why I put it on my "watch list" for so long but never clicked it. And thank god, I did finally click it by mistake and it is the best mistake I have made in my life LOL The whole cast, young and not so young, are extremely well chosen. I love all of their performance, especially Merlin (the soul) and young Author. Magic, you born with it; so are actors, I believe. These two are so natural, their performance made me believe that in real life they must be very good friends as well. On top of all, if the script wasn't good enough, how could great actors show their greatness?