Watchmen (TV, 2019)
Stars: Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jeremy Irons
Synopsis: Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, Watchmen embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new ground of its own.
Performances: 9/10
Screenplay: 8/10
Special Effects: 6/10
Costumes/Makeup: 8/10
Editing: 9/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 10/10
Verdict: Somewhere, in his residence in Northampton, Alan Moore is smiling. I can just feel it. His baby was given a worthy continuation in the form of a limited series run by Damon Lindelof, mostly known for his work on the critically acclaimed TV show "The Leftovers".
Other than being beautifully shot and magnificently scored, what makes "Watchmen" such a fascinating watch is the way it presents its story. Set 34 years after the events of the comic series, every episode feels like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle that starts slowly revealing its final picture as time goes by. The world created by Lindelof is nothing short of absorbing as it not only feels three-dimensional and real, but also tackles significant themes such as racism, politics, or religion. The cast, which includes the likes of Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jeremy Irons, Jean Smart and Tim Blake Nelson, all do wonders with their respective characters and make them as interesting and layered as possible.
If you're not familiar with the Watchmen story line, I have to warn you not to go in expecting a superhero story. The show does contain elements of science-fiction, but most definitely throws its focus elsewhere and ends up being exceptionally grounded. Despite having a couple of issues in the way it presents some of the plot's elements as well as finding a few lines to be cheesy, I don't think I'd be exaggerating when calling Damon Lindelof's "Watchmen" one of the finest pieces of media to come out this year.
Other than being beautifully shot and magnificently scored, what makes "Watchmen" such a fascinating watch is the way it presents its story. Set 34 years after the events of the comic series, every episode feels like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle that starts slowly revealing its final picture as time goes by. The world created by Lindelof is nothing short of absorbing as it not only feels three-dimensional and real, but also tackles significant themes such as racism, politics, or religion. The cast, which includes the likes of Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jeremy Irons, Jean Smart and Tim Blake Nelson, all do wonders with their respective characters and make them as interesting and layered as possible.
If you're not familiar with the Watchmen story line, I have to warn you not to go in expecting a superhero story. The show does contain elements of science-fiction, but most definitely throws its focus elsewhere and ends up being exceptionally grounded. Despite having a couple of issues in the way it presents some of the plot's elements as well as finding a few lines to be cheesy, I don't think I'd be exaggerating when calling Damon Lindelof's "Watchmen" one of the finest pieces of media to come out this year.
FINAL GRADE: 8/10
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