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First and foremost, this series screams "Fringe" (similarity in execution in certain elements), and the story is paced in a somewhat similar way, with a comparable filming style, actors introduced similarly along with a similar method of later describing their pasts or filling in plot holes retrospectively. The atmosphere is equally similar, but one key difference is that here the tone is much less "dark" there's a lot more happy endings. I'm not particularly satisfied with this series; it's certainly watchable, but in parts it's so monotonous that you have to fast-forward, especially those scenes of interpersonal bonding where, when they start "opening their hearts," it feels like it lasts an eternity it's boring. There are at least three to four such lengthy backstory scenes per episode at minimum, maximum heart-opening moments that are supposed to be heart-wrenching, highlighting closeness and connection, but actually come off as artificial and tedious, worst thing is that episodes often start and end with such dialogues. Every scene that reveals something important is preceded by long or short heart-wrenching or bonding dialogues. One main character even says in a scene, "I'm not used to opening up to people", oh, what a joke, that moment was hilarious because before and after, it's all some kind of opening up. In general, be prepared for a lot of fast-forwarding through those heart-wrenching moments where characters open up to each other (unless you like that, in which case it'll be a cinematic delight without skipping). These heart-wrenching nostalgic conversations aren't just with the main characters but also the supporting ones-literally every few scenes. I must admit, the only other series with so many bonding moments that I can compare to this (though not similar in plot) is Supernatural. The actors do their jobs, but that's all they just perform, because in that team bonding and heart-opening, interest is lost; there's no real spark like in series with similar plots (or atmospheres) such as Fringe, The Event, X-Files, and even the casting choices feel wrong somehow they don't suit this show. The plot per episode shows not only sci-fi elements but also pure fiction-fantasy aspects, in other words. The good things here are the well-executed visual effects and sound, there's no real complaint a normal person could have there; kudos for that. It's visibly effort put into depicting the ambiance and surroundings, which is good. Oh... I can't go on anymore; I've reached brain overload from those heart-wrenching dramatic conversations I can't take another minute, quitting midway through episode 7.

The movie is a complete disappointment from start to finish. Dolph Lundgren barely manages to walk, let alone run, which makes his attempt to lead an action film of this scale almost painful to watch. The most awkward part is his girlfriend, who looks at least forty years younger than him the age gap is so glaring it destroys any sense of realism or chemistry. The story itself is shallow, rushed, and nonsensical, with gaps big enough to drive a truck through. Special effects, gun flashes, and visual touches look cheap and amateurish, more like a student project than a professional production. I forced myself to watch half of it, but it quickly turned into an unwatchable mess. Overall, Exit Protocol feels like a failed attempt at an action thriller that never should have been made.

Well now... so this is primarily very dramatic with very little action, the story drags on and is monotonous, I definitely don't like it. Another thing that I don't like are those sex scenes, why do this in a movie of this caliber. The third thing is that there are some religious affiliations in Loksli's family, I didn't even understand what religion it was. Tarditionaly for today christians were shown as monsters in the first couple of episodes. If folklore about Robin Hood is known for something, it is neutrality and fearless fight against evil and corruption, here it is somehow worded in such a way that you don't know who the villain is, the characters are equally unwatchable and unnatural. This is actually a pretty awful high-budget adaptation of Robin Hood. Sometimes I wonder why spoil the existing one, you could have made a series about an unknown hero from that period if people didn't look for a parallel between the hood and this series, then it would be ok, this is pure nonsense, you have a story based on which you make a series of English folklore about Robin Hood, you distort the story beyond recognition, sexualize the characters, insert various other characters that have never been mentioned (I respect artistic freedom, but it doesn't work for me). What is the point of distorting something beyond recognition and claiming that it is actually the story. I do not recommend this to any fans of medieval adventure-action, especially to those who are fans of Robin Hood folklore, if you watch this you will be disappointed. As for me, you don't have to record any more episodes, I stopped at the third one and have no intention of watching any more.