If you like anything Alex Garland don't continue reading and start watching. This is a phenomenal little mini series. I'm a bit based as I love these sci-fi tech themed shows and movies and this is just that. The acting is fantastic, directing even better and the story is great. Also the sound design needs a special shout out, it's weird, it's interesting and most of all engaging. I love the main theme with the saxophone...so good.
In general the show might act a bit more abstract and weird than the story essentially is. The story is simple. The concept's that enable it are the ones that are abstract and will wreck your brain. But also leave you with a infinite amount of unanswered questions.
Set design also deserves a shout out as the location is stunning, in and out. VFX work is very good all around, especially the particle effects. But the big Amaya statue never really seems real which just made it look even more out of place. Also *the* reveal scene for Forest...honestly a huge mistake imo to not have the VFX done better there, I laughed (sadly). Action (not much of it) is done well though.
Overall another really good show. Really remined me (as a story) of the Black Mirror episode, San Junipero. Which I loved. Can't wait to see more from Garland.
In general the show might act a bit more abstract and weird than the story essentially is. The story is simple. The concept's that enable it are the ones that are abstract and will wreck your brain. But also leave you with a infinite amount of unanswered questions.
Set design also deserves a shout out as the location is stunning, in and out. VFX work is very good all around, especially the particle effects. But the big Amaya statue never really seems real which just made it look even more out of place. Also *the* reveal scene for Forest...honestly a huge mistake imo to not have the VFX done better there, I laughed (sadly). Action (not much of it) is done well though.
Overall another really good show. Really remined me (as a story) of the Black Mirror episode, San Junipero. Which I loved. Can't wait to see more from Garland.