This could have made a compelling character episode for Thorsen, focusing on his wrongful conviction. The audience was robbed of the opportunity to see Thorsen's emotional reaction in the moment when he learned the truth of his friend's murder and a real reconciliation with his friend's father. Having only snippets of the story at a time with the background of the reality show cheapened the experience for the audience and the characters. The first episode produced as the documentary involved a case outside of the main cast's lives but did impact one character's personal life but was not a main factor in the character development. Thorsen's main obstacle from his introduction was the wrongful conviction and it lessened the importance of his journey by making this discovery in a poorly executed documentary episode. They missed the mark with this one.
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Cosmos
(I) (2019)
Enjoyable Fun film!
19 January 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The actors, the lighting and production, the story and the music were all great for me. I see many reviews harping about the pace but I liked the slow build up, it lends itself to a little introspection. Audiences tend to be impatient for action for sci-fi but it isn't always about space battles and time travel.
Overall, I think this is a fantastic execution of a no-budget project that looks polished beyond expectations. I found it fun, touching, and hopeful.
Overall, I think this is a fantastic execution of a no-budget project that looks polished beyond expectations. I found it fun, touching, and hopeful.
It's Simply the Best Character Growth
26 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The dynamic between Patrick and David is just heartwarming. In the open mic session, David starts out with skepticism and dread, but as Patrick gently sings, the emotion wells up in David so exquisitely and quietly. The warmth spreads across his face and body language that shows what a talented actor is Dan Levy. He shines in this episode as does Catherine O'Hara. From the near-slapstick scene of the baby gender non-reveal to the Open Mic night, she brings such a mindful performance to Moira. The best though comes as she stands with David as Patrick starts to sing. She is also skeptical and cynical at the start, offering to pull the fire alarm, but as Jocelyn and Roland try to talk to her, she pushes the focus away from herself and onto the joy of watching her son be serenaded. It's his moment and she knows it.
The character development in the episode is both subtle and stunning, as it's rather unexpected and comes near the very end of the episode. It's a payoff worth the wait. This is one of the standout moments in the entire series.
The character development in the episode is both subtle and stunning, as it's rather unexpected and comes near the very end of the episode. It's a payoff worth the wait. This is one of the standout moments in the entire series.
Unrealistic and Misinformative
29 May 2019
While I love The West Wing, this episode is full of misinformation and fearmongering. The incident at the nuclear power station is unrealistic as nuclear plants in the United States have strict and multiple redundancies for safety and operation. The scenario as written wouldn't be possible unless the plant had been ignored by the regulatory commission for decades. Secondly, the handling of the incident would not be anything like its depiction. The entire episode is a disappointment for furthing alarmist viewpoints not rooted in science and fact.
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