I have watched only three or four episodes, but what I have watched so far has captivated me. The Old Man is a hidden gem. I didn't know about this drama until IMDB recommended it as something I might like, which I did.
Before starting to watch The Old Man, I had just finished watching A Spy Among Friends, which I also liked very much. There exists a noticeable difference between American espionage thrillers and the British counterparts. American ones, though real and gritty, nonetheless have basic optimism, while British ones, also real and gritty, are dark and amoral. Is this difference due to culture, religion, or psychology?
The Old Man, from all his appearances, has all the qualifications to be pitied. But he is far from being a pitiful old man. Instead, his declining cognition and strength is a cover to hide himself from his pursuers. In reality, his mind is brilliant and his strength is unmatched by any young assassins.
Furthermore, The Old Man has something to live for. The characters in A Spy Among Friends have little to live for -- both the villains and heroes. The weather is always dark and rainy, and the music is always dark and disturbing.
The Old Man demonstrates that an espionage thriller doesn't have to be dark to have the element of thrill and suspense. The Old Man is a true hidden gem and I recommend all the thriller-lovers to watch it.
Before starting to watch The Old Man, I had just finished watching A Spy Among Friends, which I also liked very much. There exists a noticeable difference between American espionage thrillers and the British counterparts. American ones, though real and gritty, nonetheless have basic optimism, while British ones, also real and gritty, are dark and amoral. Is this difference due to culture, religion, or psychology?
The Old Man, from all his appearances, has all the qualifications to be pitied. But he is far from being a pitiful old man. Instead, his declining cognition and strength is a cover to hide himself from his pursuers. In reality, his mind is brilliant and his strength is unmatched by any young assassins.
Furthermore, The Old Man has something to live for. The characters in A Spy Among Friends have little to live for -- both the villains and heroes. The weather is always dark and rainy, and the music is always dark and disturbing.
The Old Man demonstrates that an espionage thriller doesn't have to be dark to have the element of thrill and suspense. The Old Man is a true hidden gem and I recommend all the thriller-lovers to watch it.