Two Wolves

Where to start? Well... it feels like a Cartoon Network show. The acting performances are very poor which might be a consequence of both inexperience and ability amongst the younger actors, but if even Emily Watson and Mark Strong appear underwhelming - the script has to take some of the blame. It's very repetitive and (hate to say it) boring.

After seeing The Penguin and how they managed to keep the same level of quality as The Batman and I hoped this could do the same to Denis adaptation, but it evidently can't.

I really hope they can turn it around, but I doubt it.

The show as of yet is a 2/10.

The Drama is unfolding the chips are starting to show, The last innocence and naivety from the characters seem to be holding the show back a bit, but maybe that was a stylistic choice. The first episode had some CW vibes i couldn't shake off but this episode was able to shrink those vibes and the adults are finally taking over, i hope they did all that CW stuff to emphasize the journey through maturity and its necessity in the Imperium. There are casts that were a bit bland, the mix of high caliber and unknowns are most of the times great but there are just some characters who can't carry the weight or are being a drag into the chemistry of the story, Some of the casts are carrying double time, but maybe there will be improvements in the next episodes, I can't wait. I'll keep reviewing per episode cause these kind of shows are something i want to watch and continue to. The music this episode was going in its way to meet that of the movie, The visuals are picking up too.

The second episode is strong and focuses primarily on events in Emperor Javicco Corrino's palace. Part of the episode feels like a murder investigation from a police drama, providing background on what happened in the first episode. It also reveals that nearly everyone in this series harbors more or less questionable intentions, pulling us deeper into a world of political chicanery. I've never been a fan of that sort of thing, but it's clear that scheming and diverse personal motivations are crucial here. The good part is that much of this is made explicit, so we don't have to guess at the characters' motivations and intentions as the story moves forward. The sisterhood also rides in, reinforcing the idea that they're central to the series, but they bring some troubling news for Valya and her plans. I suspect later episodes will build on the tensions established here.

Here's my Dune Prophecy hot-take of the week: While Villeneuve's Water of Life scene serves its purpose in the film well, I think the Spice Agony portrayed in the show is much better.

It gets far weirder and scarier, feels bigger and captures the concept from the books better.

Dune Prophecy episode 2 is better than the last in every way. Visually the series is impressive. The political plot has improved a lot. Desmond remains an attractive mystery, and the brotherhood's artistic license is brilliant.

It may sap the dramatic stakes from the series and this, coupled with extraneous subplots, makes the show slow-going so far, but Dune: Prophecy seems to still have some tricks up its sleeve which could make for an exciting season.

After the first episode, this one manages to pick up nicely, with more intrigue, different struggles for power, and more exploration on some of the aspects of the universe!

I will definetely say that the character that grabs my interest the most... is Desmond Hart, played wonderfully by Travis Fimmel! There is so much mystery sorrounding him, and it seems that he is gonna play a large role, and might be the key to how things will develop!

The Sequence with Lila was great too! I enjoyed the horror elements and the setting! One lf the few times i was really on edge!

Its still going slow, but I have faith that things will come together eventually!