Natashka

I decided to watch "The Devil's Hour" out of curiosity, partly because the title intrigued me and also because the setting is in my neighboring town. I started watching it reluctantly, as I usually don't go for such stories and the synopsis I read was quite sparse. However, I found myself looking forward to each episode and managed to watch one a day. While opinions may vary on how the characters should be portrayed in a fictional story, I thought the Social Worker, Lucy, was very realistic. It was fascinating to get a glimpse into her everyday duties. The boy who played Isaac did a commendable job, consistently portraying the prescribed confusion and sweetness. The full-face close-ups were beautifully executed, though I felt that, given his circumstances, the boy might have shown some violent behavior or at least some retaliation. I was pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of the graphics, filming, and montage. The plot was easy to follow and understand. I could relate to the characters, as I live in a similar community where reality mirrors that of the film. Mothers juggle demanding and dangerous jobs while dealing with their own personal ghosts, special kids struggle to be understood, and fathers are often absent, violent, or selfish. The depiction of law and order on the streets and the workings of the police was also interesting to watch. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of the acting. Although I haven't seen Peter Capaldi before, as I don't watch shows like Doctor Who, he was convincing in this role. The series made me think a lot about the concept of the "devil's hour," a time of night when I often wake up with a splitting headache myself. It's a big question whether it's better to take a strong sleeping pill and sleep through it. Personally, I often choose to be in control and face the devil's hour awake.