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aragarnaI was thinking about making a post called "How to Get Away with Crap" to rant about the ridiculousness of How to Get Away with Murder, which was a real waste of my time. Sorry, Viola, as much as I love you, season 2 will be without me. I definitely won't recommand this show to anyone, unless you're looking for what *not* to do in a story.
But then, I started season 2 of Broadchurch, and I was happily reminded what a great TV show is. And I thought it'd be more useful to post about a show I want to recommand.
So here it goes. (Garanteed without spoilers)
Broadchurch is a detective story. The body of a young boy is found on the beach of the town of Broadchurch, UK. The first season resolves around the investigation, led by Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman). Of course, this murder and the Police investigation deeply moves this little community, and lots of dirt is brought to the surface.
A classic story, but what makes the show really good, and worth watching, are the characters. The show takes the time to develop them, show their cracks and humanity. They're complex, real, and never over the tops. The two cops, the victim's parents, the suspects, the witnesses. And they're served by a truly solid cast. David Tennand is awesome, but so is his partner, Olivia Colman. And really, all of them.
You care for them, and you hurt for them.
The other strong point of the show is its filmography. I've rarely seen a show that is so beautiful. Literally beautiful. It highlights the charming beauty of English landscapes. There is a real work on lights and tones.
This is a show that takes it time. But it still keeps the tension high, while keeping its plot twists beliavable (Basically it's the opposite of HTGAWM).
And if you think they wouldn't know how to extend the series in an interesting way after season 1, you're wrong. Season 2, though rather different, is just as compelling as season 1, and I'm looking forward to season 3!
And on a more shallow note, who can resist David Tennant's Scottish accent?
Here is the teaser trailer for season 1:
Oh, and please, forget about Gracepoint. It's nothing like Broadchurch. It's just a very bad forgery. Watch the real thing.
But then, I started season 2 of Broadchurch, and I was happily reminded what a great TV show is. And I thought it'd be more useful to post about a show I want to recommand.
So here it goes. (Garanteed without spoilers)
Broadchurch is a detective story. The body of a young boy is found on the beach of the town of Broadchurch, UK. The first season resolves around the investigation, led by Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman). Of course, this murder and the Police investigation deeply moves this little community, and lots of dirt is brought to the surface.
A classic story, but what makes the show really good, and worth watching, are the characters. The show takes the time to develop them, show their cracks and humanity. They're complex, real, and never over the tops. The two cops, the victim's parents, the suspects, the witnesses. And they're served by a truly solid cast. David Tennand is awesome, but so is his partner, Olivia Colman. And really, all of them.
You care for them, and you hurt for them.
The other strong point of the show is its filmography. I've rarely seen a show that is so beautiful. Literally beautiful. It highlights the charming beauty of English landscapes. There is a real work on lights and tones.
This is a show that takes it time. But it still keeps the tension high, while keeping its plot twists beliavable (Basically it's the opposite of HTGAWM).
And if you think they wouldn't know how to extend the series in an interesting way after season 1, you're wrong. Season 2, though rather different, is just as compelling as season 1, and I'm looking forward to season 3!
And on a more shallow note, who can resist David Tennant's Scottish accent?
Here is the teaser trailer for season 1:
Oh, and please, forget about Gracepoint. It's nothing like Broadchurch. It's just a very bad forgery. Watch the real thing.
