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During period like the one we're in happen a lot of different things: governments mismanage what supposed to be their responsability, the search for the guilty ones put everyone in doubt till someone is chosen as the scape goat,...but something better comes out of it. A new order and a new way of thinking. Most of the people on Earth are scared by change and do their best to avoid or to cancel it, which creates ripples in our society. The status quo shifts and now we're stranded in a new reality. It's up to us to decide if we want to understand it and live with with it or succumb to oblivion. It's easy for young generations, because they're still able to mutate, but it isn't for the old ones, who prefer to fight what's novel and lose in the long term. This period of pandemic should've taught us important things like the importance of human relationships, the necessity to think as a united planet against threat which goes beyond national borders and that life isn't a certainty. During this period we should've evolved, phisically and ideologically. Did you do it?
PLOT
"A boy who is half human and half deer survives in a post-apocalyptic world with other hybrids" or "It's like Covid-19 but there're weird kids".
SCRIPT
It's creepy how similar this story is to the situation we found ourselves in recently. It looks like there's a will to condemn how our government have handled the pandemic. There's also the fact that it deal with the issue relative to the people who were accused of it while, probably, they weren't responsable for it. The fact that this series shows us how the world would look like if the virus was worse than the one we got. The idea of animal-human hybrids is very good and the execution is on point. I liked the fact that the show deals with social issues like discrimination,disinformation, nature, parenting and growing up. In fact the story could be considered an allegory of the passage from childhood, the period of naivety, to the teens. I like how the character of Bear is used to show us that a world without adults is better, to function as a antithesis to Gus way of thinking. Jep's character, as the villain, is kept in darkness and we're offered only hints about his previous life. I like him but he isn't explored enough. The same goes for the other characters. As every other Netflix's series, this show is more interested in setting up a sequel rather than have a season with a satisfying ending.
Script: 8/10
ACTING
Will Forte is the one who elevates the show. His acting, which is emotional with a pinch of comedy, it's outstanding. I didn't expect him to be the MVP of this show but I underestimated him. The actor who plays the protagonist does a good job, as the other players but there's nothing remarkable in them. It's slightly above average but it isn't memorable.
Acting: 7/10
PHOTOGRAPHY
That's wonderful. Landscapes are eye's pleasing and colours are brilliant and diversified. Light is usually flat and uninteresting and this aspect make the series feel just like another Netflix show. There's no symbolic meaning behind the use of colours and lights. Overall it's adequate but it stops at this level.
Photography: 6/10
EDITING
There're the usual cinematic techniques but it doesn't try something new. There're some good shots but nothing remarkable. The lack of original shots fortunately doesn't hurt the experience but it could've been better.
Editing: 6/10
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Sweet Tooth's cgi is well done but it seems like all the budget went there and it shows in the real animal cgi and the other hybrids, which are mostly done with practical effects and a lot of make-up. I think that it's mediocre even though it isn't bad.
Special Effects: 6/10
SOUNDTRACK
It's ok but it doesn't impress. I like the choice to mix instrumental and pop music but it isn't enough to say that it leaves a mark. There isn't a theme for every character and this is why I don't remember the soundtrack, because it isn't varied and adaptable.
Soundtrack: 6/10
COSTUMES
Nothing interesting about these, usual post-apocalyptic clothes. The soldiers uniform are boring and trite but I liked the Animal Force costumes, which are well done. Other than that there's nothing more to say because the show doesn't showcase something original.
Costumes: 6/10
CONCLUSION
Script: 8/10
Acting: 7/10
Photography: 6/10
Editing: 6/10
Special Effects: 6/10
Soundtrack: 6/10
Costumes: 6/10
AVERAGE: 6,42
An enjoyable series but it isn't particularly exceptional. I like tha acting and the script, which deal with issues which are topical. It can't reach incredible heights in terms of quality due to a limited budget, which is noticeable in all the other aspects of this show. If you're a fan of the comic book I think that you should see it, otherwise you can see it just as a series to switch off your mind for a while.
Director: Jim Mickle, Toa Fraser
Screenplay: Jim Mickle
Cast: Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar, Stefania LaVie Owen, Dania Ramirez, Aliza Vellani, James Brolin, Will Forte
Soundtrack: Jeff Grace
Cinematography: Aaron Morton, Dave Garbett
Running Time: 46 minutes
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