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Krigsseileren (2023)
Extremely Difficult Yet Powerful Viewing
I didn't know what to expect of this series, having neither read nor seen anything about it prior to watching it. Be forewarned -- it is difficult to watch (that is an understatement).
Rarely has a war experience been so poignantly translated to the screen. It's an utterly devastating and powerful portrayal about how war destroys people, physically and mentally. And despite our wish for a Hollywood ending, for many the mental wounds inflicted during war never heal; the torment ends only in the grave.
The acting is uniformly superb, but special commendation must be given to Kristoffer Joner, whose portrayal of Alfred is sublime. Kudos also to Pål Sverre Hagen, who plays Alfred's comrade, Sigbjørn.
I highly recommend giving Krigsseileren (War Sailors) a watch. The episodes were so gripping I watched the entire series in one sitting.
Killer Kids: For Sandy & Poison Pal (2014)
The narrator is insufferable
I agree with the other reviewer, while the series is decent, the narrator's voice is so distracting. It's clearly an adult imitating the voice of an 13-year-old girl. It's grating and it makes it difficult to watch/listen to the series. Why they thought they needed a "kid" narrator is beyond me. It doesn't add any credibility to the show, especially since it's obviously an adult manipulating their voice to sound like a teenager.