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La Fortuna (2021)
Beautiful, exciting, and fun
We never read the graphic novel, so we came to this series with no preconceived notions. The story is compelling and the cast is superb: Stanley Tucci, Clarke Peters, Ana Polvorosa, Álvaro Mel, T'nia Miller quickly create full characters.
Art direction is superb. The locations for Jonás Pierce's home, along with locations in Madrid, those government buildings!, gave the series a real grounding. I believe it was all shot in Spain.
I've read the other reviews and horrified at the American xenophobia and racism. Talk about overloading context! Ignore these fools - watch for yourself. It's a good tale, love the multicultural cast and storyline.
The Nevers (2021)
meh, I'll probably finish it because I'm a completist
It's an interesting concept -- the broad story arc and situation is intriguing: fantasy, ladies with powers, Victorian era, some fun fighting. But the story arcs are a mess and although it got slightly better as the series progressed, the first half finale . . . Ugh, what a mess. The actors are great, the art direction and production is beautiful. But the direction is scattered and the lack of focus brings down the show.
Superstore (2015)
What a surprise!
Not living in the USA anymore, I don't hear about great shows. This is one of them. This became our go-to dinner show. The gentle humour, the solid character development, the avoidance of stereotypes / tropes like Hispanic woman who had child as teenager. But not a single mom! Some solid acting and wonderful performances all the way around. Loving the guest spots too. Great lockdown fun. 😊