I don't think that this series is for everyone. Modest budget, adult themes, perceived political incorrectness, surreal format and foreign production may all be cause for objection. But not for me. For me the script is decent supported by decent acting and ensemble development. The measured use of different shades of colour and light between the various 'verses' adds artistic value while making the overall stories easier to follow. The plot is interesting and the characters are relatable.
Various sequences seem to have a bit of Blade Runner touch. This turns our to be quite intentional as several who worked on the project were themselves Blade Runner fans. The surreal storytelling approach also kept recalling the more recent Twin Peaks season 3 in my mind (also excellent BTW). The Charlie Jade story itself is replete with unexpected twists. There seems to be a lot of room here for further production that sadly never happened.
Charlie Jade has a unique feel that gives it some cult potential. I viewed this first on Amazon Prime and immediately bought the DVD from overseas. Sadly there are no subtitles for late night or hard-of-hearing viewers.
In summary: If you like Blade Runner AND you like Twin Peaks esp. Season 3, you will probably like this if you can forgive the modest budget production.
Various sequences seem to have a bit of Blade Runner touch. This turns our to be quite intentional as several who worked on the project were themselves Blade Runner fans. The surreal storytelling approach also kept recalling the more recent Twin Peaks season 3 in my mind (also excellent BTW). The Charlie Jade story itself is replete with unexpected twists. There seems to be a lot of room here for further production that sadly never happened.
Charlie Jade has a unique feel that gives it some cult potential. I viewed this first on Amazon Prime and immediately bought the DVD from overseas. Sadly there are no subtitles for late night or hard-of-hearing viewers.
In summary: If you like Blade Runner AND you like Twin Peaks esp. Season 3, you will probably like this if you can forgive the modest budget production.