Luke Farrugia – Google

I had high hopes for this show, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a monumental disappointment. The premise sounded intriguing—delving into the darker side of the Force within the Star Wars universe—but the execution was lackluster at best. First and foremost, the plot is a convoluted mess. In Episode 3, for instance, the story takes an unexpected detour into a subplot involving a political dispute on a distant planet that feels completely disconnected from the main narrative. This subplot is given an entire episode but adds nothing of value to the overarching story. By Episode 6, the plot attempts to tie together too many loose ends in a hurried and confusing manner, leaving viewers more baffled than satisfied. Speaking of characters, they are one-dimensional and lack any real development. The protagonist, Dara, who should be the driving force of the narrative, is bland and unrelatable. Her motivations for turning to the dark side are never fully explored, making her actions seem random and unjustified. For example, in Episode 2, Dara makes a drastic decision to betray her closest ally with little to no buildup or explanation, leaving the audience scratching their heads. The supporting cast fares no better. The supposed mentor figure, Master Kirik, is introduced with great fanfare but remains underutilized and his backstory is barely touched upon, rendering his character flat and uninteresting. The pacing is another significant issue. This show drags through its runtime with scenes that feel unnecessarily prolonged and dialogue that is tedious. Episode 4 is particularly egregious, featuring a 15-minute scene of Dara meditating in a cave with only minimal exposition. This scene could have been condensed significantly without losing any of its impact, but instead, it grinds the episode to a halt. Visually, the series is hit or miss. While some scenes are visually stunning, others are marred by mediocre special effects that detract from the immersion. The climactic battle in Episode 7, set in a dark forest, suffers from poorly rendered CGI creatures that look out of place and distract from the tension of the scene. It’s baffling how inconsistent the production quality is, especially given the high standards typically associated with Star Wars content. Moreover, this show seems to struggle with its tone. It attempts to be dark and mature but often comes off as pretentious and overly serious. The show lacks the balance of light-hearted moments and humor that are hallmarks of the Star Wars franchise, making it feel heavy-handed and joyless. The attempts at injecting humor, such as the forced banter between Dara and her droid companion in Episode 5, fall flat and feel out of place in the otherwise somber narrative. In conclusion, this show is a disappointing addition to the Star Wars universe. Its convoluted plot, poorly developed characters, uneven pacing, and inconsistent visuals make it a slog to get through. Fans looking for a captivating and engaging story set in a galaxy far, far away will likely find themselves sorely disappointed. Save yourself the time and skip this one.

Such a well put together behind the scenes series on the TDF, and pro cycling. Offers a more fleshed out view of certain riders stories and certain teams expectations and what is needed and invovled. My only critisism is that there's only 8x 1hr episodes :-( I could watch this all day. It's the human side that reality tv fabricates, but it's real....and behind the very best cyclists and athletes in the world. I'm sure they hold a little back but there's still so much genuine emotion and feeling that is given. Quality of the show is spot on. The subtitles? Well if you don't like them too bad...I think it adds lots of flavour and character to the TDF....after all it's a Frenchcentric race and hence show. Love it. More of this!!! Each season!! Each GT!!

Sadly even Idris Elba can't save this show. It's watchable....but you'll have to subvert a lot of expectations and belief. It's actually getting worse as we go on. As another reviewer said...I want to love this. It is at least not politically correct or trying to push any agenda..which in today's day and age is actually a welcome relief. The script and story are just too unbelievable. An 80s movie has more belief in how terrorists and hijacked people would behave than this show. I'm not sure what I was hoping for....but it is a little more than this