Monday, October 17, 2016

The Paradise

The Paradise: Series 1 and 2 (Bill Gallagher, 2012-2013)
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Series 1 and 2 Rating: DSQ=11, SP=8 / Obsession
Scale A=4, Scale B=4, Scale C=3, Scale D=4, Scale E=4

Drama, Late 19th Century, Romance, Intrigue

What color and sparkle! This show was absolutely refreshing. It captivated me from the very first scene. I love "costume" films and shows for their attention to detail and that marvelous way they bring you back in time and make you feel as though you truly are watching the past. This show, despite its many painstaking and suspenseful moments, is remarkably uplifting and positive. There are strong female characters and at least one man who learns from them.

Both series 1 and 2 have so much going for them, it was hard for me to be disappointed by anything--other than I kept wanting to watch more. I love to see anything built from scratch, blossom and bloom, and then be rebuilt again. And it doesn't hurt to have Emun Elliott playing the man everyone wants to please...This is a really enjoyable show.

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