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The OA (2016)
A huge ego trip for Brit Marling
Brit Marlings egotistical, conemtious, poorly acted, over done show The OA is without a doubt the worst I have ever seen. If this is the standard of A 'Netflix original' then they are showing how young and inexperienced they are as a network.
I can't possibly imagine the kind of person that this show would attract. It's not a smart persons show, it isn't really suitable for children, it has no endeering characters the show does not appear to be directed to any normal section of our society. It simply appears to me like Netflix gave Brit Marling carte blanche to do as she pleased. The results are devastatingly bad. I have enjoyed Brit Marling's performances in Another Earth, Sound of my voice and I origins and thought she was great but I have to believe that she has too much control over this show and it shows that absolute power corrupts. Scrap it and scrap it now before so much credability is lost.
The Last Ship (2014)
Interesting show, watchable so far but early days.
I read some terrible reviews for this show but went ahead and watched It anyway. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It's relatively Clever in a predictable kind of way it is also quite emotional for a Military drama. The concept is clean uncomplicated and somewhat original. I find this refreshing during a time when everything from the 70's and 80's seems to be being rebooted or rehashed. I wouldn't rave about The Last Ship but I will say it's more than watchable. If you consider the level of acting in the original A Team or say Knight Rider then this isn't bad and I only mention those shows because The last Ship seams targeted at today's version of the same market. This is after teatime viewing really and just a pleasant way of wasting an hour. I will warn you that it is what we have come to expect from an American show, it is a little gun ho but what the hell. They spend the money on there shows where other countries don't. So to summarise the story concept is good, the acting is mediocre and it's light entertainment. Doubt it will win any awards but it's an inoffensive and honest show.