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Nu (2018)
Nothing to hide
After being in a coma a police officer wakens to a world where nudity is obligatory. But it's not just nudity, total transparency. While the characters are naked the bags they carry, satchels, handbags, backbacks are transparent.
The first episodes have a certain shock value as nothing is censored or hidden, and there is definite humour. It's difficult not to raise a smile at main character's predicament. However, as the story progresses the underlying concept of "You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide." sinks in. The phrase has an arguable etymology but is frequently attribute to George Orwell or Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's Minister of Propaganda.
This darker side becomes more obvious as the story progresses. Despite the superficial titilation, and the humour, this series is thought provoking and raises fundamental questions in a deceptively light-hearted way.
Falling Skies: Grace (2011)
Good character development and plot.
While character development and plot are moving forward this episode is largely predictable. The obvious plot developments are a little tedious and some surprises would have been welcome. I'm still keeping an open mind though and hoping for more depth in future episodes. The inclusion of a deeply religious character, imo, detracts from the story and the petty proselytising is unwelcome. Too much more of that and I will be switching off.