This show would, in my opinion, do much better if they kept it a bit closer to realism. The plot could have been really great, and even a classic. But then they would have to invest the time and effort to really think it through and tighten it up. They make quite a few assuptions made that really underestimate the intelligence of the viewers, and it becomes a bit to "simple". For example, the whole memory loss plot could open op for a lot of internal struggles, emotions and whatnot, but ends up being numb and self repeating as the character just stumbles around with a permanent dumbfoud expression.
In my opinion, these are examples of improvements that would have massivel improved this show:
1) The writers should stop using asspumtions about technology (and surgery) that are simply too unrealistic. Ex: Check plots with real subject matter experts. No, you can't totally replace an entire face and have all facial muscle and mimics work perfectly. No, you can't simply use a some widget to video- and audio-bug literally anything anywhere.
2) The writers should stop using old cliches such as FBI agents being total morons (except one) and FBI bosses being stupid a-holes who refuse to believe even the most obvious discoveries. Tip: Work with investigators to shape more realistic characters.
3) Resist the temptation to play the "conspiracy-card", referring the entire plot up to a massive "super-organizatioin" with endless and invisible power and reach. At least if you go that way, make sure the conspiracy is interesting and believable, not just an excuse to make unrealistic plot-cheats. I think more viewers are getting bored of villains having the ability to wire-tap any device, anywhere with a single click, or hack in anywhere in 5 seconds, or GPS trace anyone, anywhere with a single click. It's to banale! Try to tell this story without the "super-organization conspiracy" on top, that seem to have technological super-powers to basically do whatever they want. Try to tell it with a "Nova Vita" company with more limited and realistic resources fighting their battle. They would have to make an effort to pull off all the cover-ups and manouvers. It's probably more difficult to write this, but it would make the story more balanced, interesting and exciting to watch.
The show has a certain ambience, which is played well by the female character and the main FBI agent (as well as certain other characters) but the male main character is unfortunately left to walk around looking confused all the time, even though he is supposed to be really intelligent. I think they casted the wrong guy for that role. Very little chemistry going on here.. The female main character , however, should have played a stronger part. It would give the show a better tension. She became a bit one-dimensional in the long run. Even so, she did, somehow, tie this story together.
Anyway. This critisizm aside. Believe it or not, there is a certain drive here in the storytelling that make you want to keep watching.
Bingeworthy if you are bored, but somewhat unfulfilled show. I still end up giving it a 7. It brings a plot that is a bit different than usual, it keeps up a pace from episode to episode and good photoshooting. I did enjoy it, after all, and would want to see season 2.
In my opinion, these are examples of improvements that would have massivel improved this show:
1) The writers should stop using asspumtions about technology (and surgery) that are simply too unrealistic. Ex: Check plots with real subject matter experts. No, you can't totally replace an entire face and have all facial muscle and mimics work perfectly. No, you can't simply use a some widget to video- and audio-bug literally anything anywhere.
2) The writers should stop using old cliches such as FBI agents being total morons (except one) and FBI bosses being stupid a-holes who refuse to believe even the most obvious discoveries. Tip: Work with investigators to shape more realistic characters.
3) Resist the temptation to play the "conspiracy-card", referring the entire plot up to a massive "super-organizatioin" with endless and invisible power and reach. At least if you go that way, make sure the conspiracy is interesting and believable, not just an excuse to make unrealistic plot-cheats. I think more viewers are getting bored of villains having the ability to wire-tap any device, anywhere with a single click, or hack in anywhere in 5 seconds, or GPS trace anyone, anywhere with a single click. It's to banale! Try to tell this story without the "super-organization conspiracy" on top, that seem to have technological super-powers to basically do whatever they want. Try to tell it with a "Nova Vita" company with more limited and realistic resources fighting their battle. They would have to make an effort to pull off all the cover-ups and manouvers. It's probably more difficult to write this, but it would make the story more balanced, interesting and exciting to watch.
The show has a certain ambience, which is played well by the female character and the main FBI agent (as well as certain other characters) but the male main character is unfortunately left to walk around looking confused all the time, even though he is supposed to be really intelligent. I think they casted the wrong guy for that role. Very little chemistry going on here.. The female main character , however, should have played a stronger part. It would give the show a better tension. She became a bit one-dimensional in the long run. Even so, she did, somehow, tie this story together.
Anyway. This critisizm aside. Believe it or not, there is a certain drive here in the storytelling that make you want to keep watching.
Bingeworthy if you are bored, but somewhat unfulfilled show. I still end up giving it a 7. It brings a plot that is a bit different than usual, it keeps up a pace from episode to episode and good photoshooting. I did enjoy it, after all, and would want to see season 2.