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Anthracite (2024)
Twists and Turns that keep you guessing
Before you start watching, make yourself aware that this is a french series. Which means, you most likely watch some kind of dubbed and/or translated version. Secondly, different countries have a different way of storytelling and a different sense of humour.
I agree that the main character of Ida takes some getting used to, but to me, it all made sense in the end. Who knows how I would behave with a supposedly fatal illness; I might choose to screw conventions and expectations, too! Nevertheless, we are still talking about fiction here, so allow the writers some freedom.
I was reminded of the movie "Les Rivières pourpres" in places, but maybe it was just the gorgeous mountain setting. The story took twists and turns and kept me guessing. It was very dark in places. It's a good thing there were only 6 episodes, so it never got dull and was easily watched in a weekend.
For me, well worth watching.
Motherland: Fort Salem (2020)
Hidden Gem
The algorithm in my streaming service thought I would like this show and it was right! At first I was a bit cautious, I didn't know what to expect. But I really like the concept on which the story is built. Magic that is based on sound, the mix with science and a parallel society of witches with their own traditions and rules. Very intruiging!
I like the strong female characters, I like the cast and how the characters develop and grow. There's also some beautiful visuals.
I don't want to give too much away, but there's some original concepts woven into the storytelling, like the mycel organism. Also, the idea that what if history was different and the Witch Trials of Salem turned out differently... Of course, we're still talking fantasy and sci-fi here, but still, it's an interesting thought.
Willow (2022)
I wanted to care for the characters...
... but I couldn't. I was absolutely indifferent what happened to them, except maybe Willow and his village.
I usually adore anything fantasy, I don't mind when it's a bit silly. But this one just couldn't keep my interest. The storytelling was boring and the main characters were so incredibly unlikeable, I didn't care if they lived or died. I didn't feel like there was any growth to them, they just all acted like spoiled brats.
Using modern music in a fantasy-setting can work sometimes, but here it just felt wrong. It was a weird jumble of modern in a fantasy setting that just didn't work for me.
I was actually looking forward to this but in the end, was utterly disappointed.