Necrotongue

The series was cruising along smoothly until this unnecessary hiccup. The creators decided to throw in a romantic-sexual subplot that felt forced and slowed down the pace. Frankly, I wasn't invested in it at all.

Once again, things are looking up. The creators crafted an engaging narrative with politics and intrigue in full swing. This time, they shed light on the importance of witness protection. Back in the 19th century, such institutions weren't around, leaving families vulnerable and homes ablaze.

I must say, the story isn't half bad, and those battle scenes? They're top-notch. Organized crime and politics go hand in hand, and it seems the creators know just how to balance the two.

I had high hopes for this series, but the pilot episode left me a bit underwhelmed. I found it hard to believe that some random Chinese guy could take down three immigration officers without any consequences. And don't even get me started on the soundtrack. Plus, it felt like the main character missed the memo on what century we're in. His smug demeanor grated on me pretty quickly. But despite these gripes, the plot itself caught my interest, so I'm crossing my fingers for better episodes down the line.

I would probably describe the first season as weird. About halfway through, I was convinced that I would give a “Boo!” rating to the rest of the episodes, too, but either the second half was better, or it seemed to me that way because I got numb. If the authors’ intention was for me to root for Mary, they didn’t succeed. Despite all the talk about reducing suffering and about people’s freedom to make their own decisions, you could hear the rustling of those thousands of Canadian dollar bills way too often.

While the plot in the final episode still felt a bit contrived, it didn't quite reach the same level of ridiculousness as it did in the second and third episodes. Surprisingly, I found myself cautiously satisfied by the end of the first season, even though I was originally bracing for disappointment.

The fifth episode was a step up — it wasn't mind-blowing, but it was definitely the best one yet. And hey, for the first time, it actually felt like I was watching a drama, despite some awkward acting moments.

You know what? I'm still on the hunt for that drama. And call me crazy, but I can't shake the feeling that either the scriptwriter was on something or there's some kind of alternate reality where the rules are different, because Ben Wesley's actions just don't add up. But I guess I'm starting to get used it.

Well, it seems like the creators are on a mission to outdo themselves with each new episode, and boy, are they succeeding! It's getting increasingly absurd. The only ones who are not after Mary at this point are the firefighters. And as for Mary's next move, who knows what she won't be able to hide from her daughters - perhaps a video with euthanasia or some spicy stuff with Ben? The anticipation is killing me!

Wow, the characters in this episode were even more outlandish than in the pilot! It's like they all collectively decided to crank up the absurdity dial. And don't even get me started on the questionable decisions they make. While I'm all for discussing important topics like assisted suicide, the way it's portrayed here left me scratching my head. And Ben's sudden visit to Mary? It's almost like even the writer was surprised by that plot twist.