I just turned this off (season 1, episode 6) and, not only will not continue watching, but will never watch it again and/or recommend it.
Remember Lost? Every show was just more mysteries and questions. These types of shows are definitely initially interesting, but when it comes time of supply actual answers to those (many) questions, they inevitably fall short.
Katla is especially annoying / disappointing in this regard, as the acting, setting, and sense of mystery are truly great - in the beginning. But, yup, as soon as actual answers are required by the viewer to attempt to make sense of wtf is going on, the writers can't deliver.
I put in the time on this show, but was ultimately let down by the lazy writing. If these characters are so blindly accepting / flat-out stupid in the face of clearly magical events, they deserve what's coming to them. Thus, it's difficult for the viewer to relate to and care about them. There's enough dunces out there in the real world to make life annoying to us - who wants to watch a show about them?
Fantasy movies and shows are great - they make us ask, what would I do in that situation? How would I respond to this problem? Some characters are heroes because they make interesting or smart choices. Watching this show, not only would I make such ridiculous choices, but I don't know ANYONE in the real world who would react so blandly and stupidly. Hey, writers - the more fantastic your antagonist, the more realistic your protagonist(s) have to be. Pretty surprised you don't know this.
I first rated this a 6, due to the quality beginning, but I realize now that just created higher expectations - and thus greater disappointment - so I downgraded it to 4. Writers, don't promise what you can't deliver. Padding out what could have been a complete, satisfying story with stupid character decisions is not only an insult to the viewer, but also to your reputation.
Remember Lost? Every show was just more mysteries and questions. These types of shows are definitely initially interesting, but when it comes time of supply actual answers to those (many) questions, they inevitably fall short.
Katla is especially annoying / disappointing in this regard, as the acting, setting, and sense of mystery are truly great - in the beginning. But, yup, as soon as actual answers are required by the viewer to attempt to make sense of wtf is going on, the writers can't deliver.
I put in the time on this show, but was ultimately let down by the lazy writing. If these characters are so blindly accepting / flat-out stupid in the face of clearly magical events, they deserve what's coming to them. Thus, it's difficult for the viewer to relate to and care about them. There's enough dunces out there in the real world to make life annoying to us - who wants to watch a show about them?
Fantasy movies and shows are great - they make us ask, what would I do in that situation? How would I respond to this problem? Some characters are heroes because they make interesting or smart choices. Watching this show, not only would I make such ridiculous choices, but I don't know ANYONE in the real world who would react so blandly and stupidly. Hey, writers - the more fantastic your antagonist, the more realistic your protagonist(s) have to be. Pretty surprised you don't know this.
I first rated this a 6, due to the quality beginning, but I realize now that just created higher expectations - and thus greater disappointment - so I downgraded it to 4. Writers, don't promise what you can't deliver. Padding out what could have been a complete, satisfying story with stupid character decisions is not only an insult to the viewer, but also to your reputation.
