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Invasion (2021)
My Kind of Sci-Fi
I'm one of those people who values character-driven storytelling over action for the sake of action. The Sci-fi elements are the backdrop in this series. So, think of it as a soap opera first and foremost. It is slow-paced, for sure, but I like that. Some action is there, but not the focal point here. The same can be said for "Foundation", which I like as well. It is about the relationships, loss and survival... while slowly revealing the mystery behind the aliens and what they want from us.
Like most shows, they go back and forth between different groups of people in different locations. You may not like some of the characters at first, but they might just grow on you.
If you want more action, I'd suggest "The Expanse" or maybe the reboot of "Battlestar Galactica" from the early 2000s. My kind of sci-fi is "The Prestige", "Ex Machina", "Blade Runner", "Arrival", etc... but I do also like the more action-heavy "Predator" and "Alien" and "Aliens". I mention this for a baseline of my taste. I can't really get into "all-action, little substance" flicks like "Fast and Furious" and "Transformers" franchises. This is not for everyone, but it works for me and I'm hoping for a 3rd season.
Responsible Child (2019)
The Only Made For TV Film I'd Recommend
An American viewer here. I didn't know much about the "crown" system and how children this young could be tried as adults in the UK. I had read that the lead actor playing Ray, Billy Barratt, won an International Emmy for Best Actor for this role and I figured that they didn't give those out to just anyone. I'd say that he earned it.
It was heartbreaking throughout. You can tell he was doing more than repeating learned lines. There seemed to be a building tension of Ray being overwhelmed from not knowing what was going to happen next and being separated from his brother. A few scenes broke me for a bit. I don't know how much of this was fictionalized and how much really happened. It made me wonder if the actor needed a few therapy sessions afterwards.
Made for TV films in my country are usually terrible, so it is indeed the only one I'd recommend.