My review of the first episode in Season 2 was not meant to be harsh but accurate. It was a difficult backstory and not at all in keeping with the "groove" of this series which, at its best, is developing an entirely new type of comedy-suspense-horror which arguably never existed before.
As we get back into a rhythm, I notice three things:
* the use of color is astonishing. The last time I can recall color being used so effectively to create a sense of impending menace was Edward Scissorhands, and that was some time ago
* although the well-cast Fiona O'Shaughnessy has the lead role and therefore the burden of carrying the show, the trick is, she is not always on camera. This creates the potential for lulls
* the good news is that the presence of either Neil Maskell as Arby or Alexandra Roach as Becky can more than carry a scene. If they are both in the same scene, the viewer is doubly blessed. Maskell's performance as Arby is one for the history books. I have seen lesser performances win Oscars. And Roach's saucy Becky, with her fast comebacks, almost deserves a show of her own Very promising indeed.
As we get back into a rhythm, I notice three things:
* the use of color is astonishing. The last time I can recall color being used so effectively to create a sense of impending menace was Edward Scissorhands, and that was some time ago
* although the well-cast Fiona O'Shaughnessy has the lead role and therefore the burden of carrying the show, the trick is, she is not always on camera. This creates the potential for lulls
* the good news is that the presence of either Neil Maskell as Arby or Alexandra Roach as Becky can more than carry a scene. If they are both in the same scene, the viewer is doubly blessed. Maskell's performance as Arby is one for the history books. I have seen lesser performances win Oscars. And Roach's saucy Becky, with her fast comebacks, almost deserves a show of her own Very promising indeed.