I'd never seen "Kiri" before (directed by Heartstopper S1's Euros Lyn) but since I enjoyed Jack Thorne's other four-part Channel 4 drama ("National Treasure") & considering it was available to watch on Netflix in the UK, I thought I'd give it a go & to my (pleasant) surprise, it's really good isn't it?
Almost like the writer's 2nd installment in a bleak anthology series (if each was 3+ hours long), this is a beautifully cynical tale which manages to say so much about society in a brief serialised miniseries, remaining just as topical & relevant as its predecessor; boldly asking thought provoking questions in an inventive, challenging manner through the medium of fiction, acting as a means to trigger meaningful, necessary debate amongst audiences whilst scathing in its criticisms of the corrupt British establishment / judiciary system.
I have to commend the creators for courageously refusing to shy away from the complexities of the issues featured, addressing the potentially controversial themes of institutional racism, the importance of knowing one's own culture & racial / confirmation bias within the police, as well as bias within the media etc. To craft a narrative that's so layered & nuanced, there are no easy answers & that's reflected in the show. Thus, I'm impressed - to say the least. Plus, in the wake of progressive movements like "black lives matter" (that are thankfully gaining the attention / recognition they rightfully deserve) I find this very appreciable, timely & relevant, moreso now than ever. Aged incredibly well.
Almost like the writer's 2nd installment in a bleak anthology series (if each was 3+ hours long), this is a beautifully cynical tale which manages to say so much about society in a brief serialised miniseries, remaining just as topical & relevant as its predecessor; boldly asking thought provoking questions in an inventive, challenging manner through the medium of fiction, acting as a means to trigger meaningful, necessary debate amongst audiences whilst scathing in its criticisms of the corrupt British establishment / judiciary system.
I have to commend the creators for courageously refusing to shy away from the complexities of the issues featured, addressing the potentially controversial themes of institutional racism, the importance of knowing one's own culture & racial / confirmation bias within the police, as well as bias within the media etc. To craft a narrative that's so layered & nuanced, there are no easy answers & that's reflected in the show. Thus, I'm impressed - to say the least. Plus, in the wake of progressive movements like "black lives matter" (that are thankfully gaining the attention / recognition they rightfully deserve) I find this very appreciable, timely & relevant, moreso now than ever. Aged incredibly well.