Let's start with the superficial, Sean is as fit as one can be, Natasha has been a favourite of mine since I first saw her in Ronin. The buildings and other sets are easy on the eyes as well. Basquiat artwork (unfortunately a digital canvas print that hasn't been textured for realism) is a nice touch, the wall finishes in Penn's New Orleans home are all that is hip and cool right now. Sometimes the extravagance of a set can be distracting but in this series they only add to the foundation of some brilliant lighting and cinematographer work. This is as beautiful as Man on Fire, or Déjà Vu, or even Eric Broms work on Spun. I haven't seen Adam Stones entire portfolio but you can recognize some shooting styles used in his Take Shelter. There is no shortage of fantastic lighting as well, it's a delight for your eyes. The storyline hooks you with the first episode Unfortunately followed by a short weakness as we enter into the legal preambles that build on the story in episode two. That's as far as I've gotten but I am in. There are a four directors on this which may explain the shifts between one and two, however it is a good show with an equally compelling soundtrack. The crescendo dramatic music is a little loud, something that Dunkirk really pushed into the public domain in 2018. I like it and I think it works better in this show that the overwhelming effect it had on Dunkirk at times. So far, so good, I highly recommend it. I hope it stays afloat at this level of execution thru to the last scene.
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