This show feels so unique. It has a kind of humor that fans of Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratchett will appreciate, and it manages to deliver a beautiful story full of heart and soul.
It starts out as a comedy, but what at first look like just funny character quirks progressively turn into something deeper, eliciting more complex explorations of these characters' psyche and feelings. For me, the last episodes become a character study. It pays off everything it has set up and rewards attention and understanding by the viewer. The characters are built very intentfully since minute 1, and it all comes together in the end (of course, I'm referring to the main characters; side characters remain flatter, but you can't really hold that against them. Time is limited after all).
Darby and Waititi have a wonderful chemistry together, and it is delightful to watch them play off each other. They truly sell their characters and their relationship.
And can we mention the cinematography? The lighting?? Those backlit shots??? Truly a treat for the eyes.
Lastly, on a more subjective note, Our Flag Means Death has made me feel so many things, so intensely. It is such an inspiring piece of art, and you can tell how much heart went into it. And for me, it delivers with flying colours. My most sincerest 'Thank you' to everyone who helped make this show a reality.
It starts out as a comedy, but what at first look like just funny character quirks progressively turn into something deeper, eliciting more complex explorations of these characters' psyche and feelings. For me, the last episodes become a character study. It pays off everything it has set up and rewards attention and understanding by the viewer. The characters are built very intentfully since minute 1, and it all comes together in the end (of course, I'm referring to the main characters; side characters remain flatter, but you can't really hold that against them. Time is limited after all).
Darby and Waititi have a wonderful chemistry together, and it is delightful to watch them play off each other. They truly sell their characters and their relationship.
And can we mention the cinematography? The lighting?? Those backlit shots??? Truly a treat for the eyes.
Lastly, on a more subjective note, Our Flag Means Death has made me feel so many things, so intensely. It is such an inspiring piece of art, and you can tell how much heart went into it. And for me, it delivers with flying colours. My most sincerest 'Thank you' to everyone who helped make this show a reality.