Rich Green – Google

Never heard of the books so I had no expectations. After watching the 1st series I read the reviews out of sheer curiosity. Unsurprisingly the 1-star review rarely made up a sentence. Full of flippant disdain without an explanation why. I understand why the majority of white people will find this uncomfortable and annoying as it brushes away the notion of cultural superiority they have been programmed with and subscribing to since the dawn of Hollywood and the BBC. It pokes fun at the culture of white superiority so many have been spoon-fed since birth, the entitlement, the historical omittance and misrepresentation, the propaganda and quite unapologetically forces the white viewers to audit their personal delusions of grandeur. I can understand why a lot of black people are frustrated and disappointed with the series. The generic narrative of victimhood and oppression and (poor us) is swept to one side. Therefore, it's confusing and uncomfortable. A hotchpotch mix up of different African cultural references so as not to make the black ruling class seem country-specific implies a deeper alternative interpretation of African history. The media has trained black people since the dawn of the printed press and the silver screen to-date to see themselves as 2nd-3rd class citizens at best. This is too unfamiliar. The braying chorus of the series being too far fetched is the chorus of missing the point. It's not supposed to be realistic, it's supposed to empower you to look at society through someone elses lens. No one gets to see themselves in the skin they like and theoretically, this should evoke a degree of empathy and objectivity and emotional maturity . . . . (should) Is it good? In some ways yes. It's a very brave attempt to visualise the many facets of racism in a way audiences are not familiar with seeing. For dramatic effect, the narrative of racism leans on different eras in different contexts which makes it a little shakey. Some of the racism it captures is very overt and recognisable and in some ways other more sinister subconscious and insidious racism of today is more sophisticated and covert - which this series failed to capture and would have made it more powerful viewing. At times it does feel like it tries too hard and perhaps that is an attempt to drive home so many interesting sensitive points. Great cast, respectable script, and nice layers to the plots (even if some defied logic and human nature) No doubt plenty of Torygraph, Daily Mail and Express readers huffing and puffing that anyone would dare portray black people with communal and cultural traits of being upward mobility, high in social status and god forbid . . power. . . .On British soil! The sheer audacity of it !!! In typical fashion, as you'd anticipate the illogically elevated cabal of so-called (professional) white critics whose lethargic opinions somehow make or break shows, make feeble attempts to hide their visual discomfort and viewing pains by clutching at straws with vague, subjective verbose and flamboyant damnations, understandably unable to extract themselves from their delusional and privileged bubble. Perhaps they should sit this one out and stick with Poldark and Downton Abbey. Something that doesn't warrant much thinking or social interest or awareness. Looking forward to season 2

Naval Sub or the Star Ship Enterprise? Very roomy! I suppose a camera crew need room to stretch their legs too. Exciting and interesting concept and storyline, but evidently poorly researched and with an illogically far fetched script. Bolshy, immature, emotional, argumentative lesbian duo. One suffering mental trauma and acute claustrophobia, in a dysfunctional relationship, bullies her way around a nuclear submarine titering on the edge of nuclear engagement, the other takes on the Royal Navy and Mi5 armed with a delusional sense of power and entitlement. Poorly researched = In the interests of global security, both would be in jail for their conduct. Far fetched = In the interests of global security, it would NEVER get to the press. It's a shame that this great talented experienced dynamic cast put their names to such a wacky script. The whole story would have much much more credibility, weight, emotion, suspense, tension and feeling if it wasn't a story built around gung-ho stubborn irresponsible hyper-entitled investigation and was built around all the crucial delicate dangerous sensitivities of every single detail regarding underwater military murder, politics, mental health, egos, love and the unaccountable, passionate and zany world of activism. "My murder investigation is more important than the lives of millions across the world" - seriously? It would be more fitting if it was a comic or cartoon. If the BBC are wondering why people are no longer watching- here is your answer. You can't sell TV licences or complex drama to the Woke mob and you can't claw back your hardcore following by producing dramas made up of a rich tapestry of marginally offensive inaccuracies. I think the BBC owe the Navy (and the actors) an apology.

Almost excellent. Some Star Wars continuity issues, but good. Truly angry and disgusted that a Mandalorian took off his mask/helmet in season 1. WHY WHY WHY???? Don't do it again, please. Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, Jeremy Bulloch, David Prowse to name but a few. You can be a megastar without smiling into the camera Pascal!!!! Can we try and stay true to the Star Wars universe without infecting the brand with fashionable ultra-liberal political correctness. Either way, I will still watch. Who's next? The Hutts, The Ewoks? Darth Maul?