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joelcosta-jcx's rating
I figuratively don't know how to judge this inordinate, whimsical and mysterious series of unfortunate events. Or is it literally? Maybe I should ask Lemony Snicket.
The clever word plays and subtle humour, the remarkably bizarre and bizarrely remarkable dialogues and soliloquies, the notable and droll characters, the ludicrous plot. All of them make this TV show unique, and unprecedented in style.
Don't let yourself fool of the first minutes of the first episode, it does seem strange, with odd CGI effects, and a "talking", rock-chewing baby. The episodes come in pairs of two, and so I think you should watch the two first episodes as a whole to get a good impression and to decide whether you continue it or not.
The tone is not as dark as I expected, it's very light actually, and yet it's able to convey a certain dreadfulness. I do hope that they add a more sinister accent to it in the second season.
The plot itself isn't surprising, or shocking, mainly because Lemony Snicket likes to spoil when a horrible event is on it's way. ("You mean 'its', as in belonging to it". I said 'its'.) But after a while you will see that this is part of the charm of this series.
The show's humour goes through running gags, word plays, deliberate anachronisms, droll characters, witty references to our modern culture (which I would file under anachronisms, but I think they should be pointed out for themselves), and the occasional fourth-wall-breaking.
Neil Harris' performance as Count Olaf is impressive. The odd thing about it: it's exceptionally reminiscent of his role as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. And it fits. I would even say that it goes hand in hand with the anachronisms and fourth-wall humour.
If you're looking for a show with a dramatic and thrilling plot à la Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad, this isn't the show you're looking for.
If you enjoyed the clever humour of a show like Arrested Development, you're more susceptible to enjoy this show.
I'd give it a 8.5/10. I'd rather round it up that down, so I decided to give it a 9/10.
The clever word plays and subtle humour, the remarkably bizarre and bizarrely remarkable dialogues and soliloquies, the notable and droll characters, the ludicrous plot. All of them make this TV show unique, and unprecedented in style.
Don't let yourself fool of the first minutes of the first episode, it does seem strange, with odd CGI effects, and a "talking", rock-chewing baby. The episodes come in pairs of two, and so I think you should watch the two first episodes as a whole to get a good impression and to decide whether you continue it or not.
The tone is not as dark as I expected, it's very light actually, and yet it's able to convey a certain dreadfulness. I do hope that they add a more sinister accent to it in the second season.
The plot itself isn't surprising, or shocking, mainly because Lemony Snicket likes to spoil when a horrible event is on it's way. ("You mean 'its', as in belonging to it". I said 'its'.) But after a while you will see that this is part of the charm of this series.
The show's humour goes through running gags, word plays, deliberate anachronisms, droll characters, witty references to our modern culture (which I would file under anachronisms, but I think they should be pointed out for themselves), and the occasional fourth-wall-breaking.
Neil Harris' performance as Count Olaf is impressive. The odd thing about it: it's exceptionally reminiscent of his role as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. And it fits. I would even say that it goes hand in hand with the anachronisms and fourth-wall humour.
If you're looking for a show with a dramatic and thrilling plot à la Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad, this isn't the show you're looking for.
If you enjoyed the clever humour of a show like Arrested Development, you're more susceptible to enjoy this show.
I'd give it a 8.5/10. I'd rather round it up that down, so I decided to give it a 9/10.
