12-26-2020, 10:48 AM
A 5 episode BBC 2 series starring Ben Whishaw. A loser gay dude falls for a brilliant mystery man. Then he dies. Then it turns out he's some sort of spy. HP factor 1 - Slughorn as an old gay former spy (perfect role for him). This has a real rabbit hole quality and a cinematic style that was very engaging for 4 episodes. It's graphic as in gay sex graphic, and moody. Extra points for Charlotte Rampling who always stays classy.
But in the end, ep 5 reveals that was at the bottom of the rabbit hole was dumb. The payout was absurd. The writers didn't really have an ending that satisfied the build up. It was all style and no substance.
No sword fights. Not DOOM recommended.
But in the end, ep 5 reveals that was at the bottom of the rabbit hole was dumb. The payout was absurd. The writers didn't really have an ending that satisfied the build up. It was all style and no substance.
No sword fights. Not DOOM recommended.
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