ThePunatic
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Hope Davis' portrayal of defence attorney Mia Nesky has finally compelled me to write a review of this enlightening show. There were so many great episodes and storylines (in the first 3 seasons) that writing about any single one would be unfair to all others, but this one has finally made me drop my compunctions.
There are several moments in the episode that would anyway make it a memorable one for viewers, but it is the way those moments are handled by Davis that take one's breath away. The way the realization creeps into her eyes when Paul explains the subconscious choices she's made over the years is a sight to behold. Superb acting.
Overall Season 2 was quite a tense one, the stakes seemingly higher than S1, and lighter moments were at a premium. That does not mean it was not entertaining though. Kudos to everyone involved.
There are several moments in the episode that would anyway make it a memorable one for viewers, but it is the way those moments are handled by Davis that take one's breath away. The way the realization creeps into her eyes when Paul explains the subconscious choices she's made over the years is a sight to behold. Superb acting.
Overall Season 2 was quite a tense one, the stakes seemingly higher than S1, and lighter moments were at a premium. That does not mean it was not entertaining though. Kudos to everyone involved.
This episode, for me, has the best cold open of them all. And this in a show that has some truly legendary cold openings - Santiago being late for work, babushka, marshmallows, Backstreet Boys, and so many more. But this one has, in my opinion, Captain Holt (Andre Braugher, RIP) at his absolute best. It is the kind of cold opening that the writers reach for only when they've seen what a performer they've got on their hands, and Holt is an absolute riot here (as are Jake with the cheek comment and Rosa with the subtle smiling and Wunch as her usual nemesis self).
The rest of the episode is decent too, though not a classic admittedly. Worth a rewatch for the opening alone!
The rest of the episode is decent too, though not a classic admittedly. Worth a rewatch for the opening alone!
Watched it a bit later than everyone else (the week after Colin Farrell failed to win the Oscar), but it still lived up to the months of talking up that it had received. Really, really thought-provoking and heart-rending.
Reminded me of the Hindustani Classical Raag Marwa. Melancholy and signifying loss and bereavement and the emotions one tends to experience at sundown. Very important to be in touch with those feelings, sure, but perhaps not for those who are suffering from depression. Like almost all the people on Inisherin. And all of them are unaware of it of course. As is often the case.
Be sure to not recommend to anyone in your life who is suffering so, then. But definitely recommend it to everyone else!
Reminded me of the Hindustani Classical Raag Marwa. Melancholy and signifying loss and bereavement and the emotions one tends to experience at sundown. Very important to be in touch with those feelings, sure, but perhaps not for those who are suffering from depression. Like almost all the people on Inisherin. And all of them are unaware of it of course. As is often the case.
Be sure to not recommend to anyone in your life who is suffering so, then. But definitely recommend it to everyone else!
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