The Regime (TV Mini Series) All Ye Faithful (2024) User Reviews

Best episode but disappointing show overall.

[mizza1983 · 8/10 · 9 April 2024]

The best episode of a disappointing season. This episode was evidence of how much better the whole series could have been. The British accents in Eastern Europe, the aimlessness of it all, putting a relationship at the forefront of the story that we can't relate to or care about. It wanted to be a smart series & it had flickers of good ideas but was a fumbling mess most of the way. This episode however got real & was very well executed. I sometimes appreciated how wild the show was willing to get, and I appreciate trying new things in art and television. But this show needed to be far more grounded in real events and history to resonate. Ridiculous is fine in choice moments. Not the whole damn time.

The Regime shining in all its glory

[adriaanNL · 10/10 · 2 April 2024]

This was an amazing episode. I was on the edge of my seat for most of it. And at the same time, there were some hilarious moments - I couldn't stop laughing at the Christmas show, the absurdity of it all - whilst at the same time it's easy to compare that to how unworldly other dictators throughout history have acted and still do. The social commentary is great. And then it turned really exciting and you didn't know what will happen next and I still don't know. What will?! The best thing about the episode was Andrea Riseborough, who delivered an amazing performance in my opinion. You could see the doubt and worry in her eyes. Should be worth an Emmy.

Phenomenal ending for this show and so beautiful

[moviesfilmsreviewsinc · 10/10 · 21 April 2024]

Episode 5 of The Regime fails to deliver its intended message, focusing heavily on life at the palace rather than the events in the country the Chancellor is meant to look after. The episode portrays Christmas at the palace, filled with celebrations, expensive dinners, and political turmoil. The rebellion against Chancellor Elena Vernham is getting closer to the palace, with Herbert Zuback trying to protect her from the political unrest. Elena's right-hand woman, Agnes, faces a difficult choice as she is offered the chance to betray the Chancellor and seek a new life outside the country. The episode should have been the most interesting so far, as the rebellion is about to reach the palace and Elena's life is in danger. However, the Regime fails to deliver its stakes, as the importance of the rebellion is only conveyed by characters, which is constantly dismissed by Elena. The audience never sees it for themselves until the very end, making it difficult to understand the urgency of the situation. In episode 5, The Regime focuses solely on Elena and her life at the palace, neglecting the conflict and poverty in the country. The show's portrayal of Elena as a delusional and incoherent woman underplays the horror that an authoritarian leader could cause. The reality is that people like Elena exist in politics today, but they are more calculating and ruthless than the Chancellor of the country is portrayed as. The show also heavily emphasizes Elena's sexual relations, which does not benefit the plot or her character development. The end of the show offers a glimpse of the rebellion, but it is only seen in very little. The show's weak portrayal of Elena as a calculating and ruthless woman underplays the horror that such an authoritarian leader could cause. In episode 5, The Regime neglects its most intriguing characters, including Elena's husband Nicholas Vernham and her political opponent Edward Keplinger. These characters are fascinating to watch on screen, especially as they oppose Elena. Herbert, Elena's counterpart, feels less interesting now that he is back on the Chancellor's side. Agnes' storyline is misused, especially in episode 5, where she could have had a bigger role. The show could have explored the internal struggle between protecting her son and being loyal to her Chancellor, which was only suggested in this episode. This episode is too slow, especially before the season's grand finale. The Regime needs a big change in storytelling to deliver a successful season finale next week. The show has the potential to do so with its magnetic acting performances and excellent premise, but in episode 5, it felt undelivered. While it is possible for the show to improve next week, the Regime's track record may beg to differ.