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The Knowledge of the Forever Time (2015)
A "So Bad It's Good" Science Fiction Series
I watched this series like it was a "so bad it's good" science fiction film and had a blast. The content is interesting, very much like a sci-fi story, with giants, immortals, visiting space aliens, ancient technology, and my favorite, the cyclical nature of human civilization's birth and rebirth. Sure almost anything is possible, but when the reality is that humanity, like all other intelligent races in the universe, is a cosmic accident, you can paint virtually any picture of origin and purpose you can dream up. The picture painted by this series is fascinating and worth watching with the right mindset, but ultimately flawed as all of it's kind must be.
Howard Lovecraft & the Undersea Kingdom (2017)
Entertaining Mashup
Takes H. P. Lovecraft's characters (and Lovecraft himself) and mashes them up into an entirely new, very entertaining story. The voice cast is excellent, I was especially happy to hear Jeffrey Combs, who is required to be in any good Lovecraft film (strange though, he didn't voice Dr. West). The animation is of the love it or hate it variety. My favorite character is "Spot". He looks and sounds great, and would make a fantastic companion for any kid (despite...). It served as a wonderful way to introduce HPL to my kids, although it will be years before I let them read his books. I also enjoyed the first film and look forward to the next. But where is Randolph Carter?
Above Suspicion: The Red Dahlia: Part 1 (2010)
Ignorance of law and basic police procedures
Two police officers assaulted by the same person and no charges brought? Ridiculously unbelievable. The show lost all credibility after that. I realize British police do not carry firearms, but as a former law enforcement officer in the USA, I suspect the British would be even more concerned about assault of their officers because of that fact. The show also demonstrates its ignorance through continually sending officer characters into the field alone without partners. These issues are so basic to law enforcement that it ruined the show for me. Which is unexpected due to the author's diligence concerning police procedures in her masterpiece Prime Suspect. Otherwise I think the actors are very good. The story lines are interesting too but get a little repetitive (secret rooms anyone?).