Dominion (TV Series) Mouth of the Damned (2015) User Reviews

Season two great so far!

[brett_kuester · 8/10 · 18 July 2015]

Vaun Wilmott must have come out of his comma, 'cause the second season is awesome, so far. I am surprised this show survived the first season, honestly. I am glad it got a second chance, and it is now living up to its true potential.

I won't spoil anything, but the most interesting thing going on in season two, is what is going on with Michael. The rest is a little lacking, but still good.

The main character still feels a little dull. It's almost like the writer gave up on him, or has no idea what direction to go with him. This is the best case scenario. Worst case, this is the character at full potential.

The history is very interesting. Vaun should add more of it. The back story is what keeps me watching.

Keep up the good work, Vaun. The sky is the limit with this project!

Another GREAT episode! DOMINION continues to THRILL!

[JCarpenter-64-201940 · 10/10 · 19 July 2015]

I absolutely LOVE this show! I just finished watching episode 202 (Mouth of the Damned) for the… well, let's just say I've lost count of the number of times I've watched.

The first time through, I was so captivated by the storyline, beautiful actors and the action on screen that I missed a lot of details. Now, the first thing I notice is the music. It just adds so much to the intensity, suspense and emotion of what's happening on screen. Bill Brown (who wrote the score) is absolutely brilliant! The next thing I'm noticing more is the little drops of humor embedded in the script and the interplay of the characters. The dialog and looks between Chris Egan (Alex) and Kim Engelbrecht (Noma) make me chuckle. And that's saying something, considering that they're usually in dire straights. Speaking of Alex…what a great change this season! He's only a little older, but clearly wiser and much more bad-ass. His story arch is developing nicely and so is Chris Egan's portrayal of him.

This episode, we get to see New Delphi for the first time. What a great set! It's perfect as a post-apocalyptic trading center. And Simon Merrells, who plays New Delphi's leader, Julian, is absolutely wonderful! He manages to be deadly serious and funny at the same time. How he pulls that off is a mystery. All I know is that I can't wait to see what he says and does next! Michael's storyline continues to unfold in Mallory. His search for truth and faith are making him appear more "human." But somehow, that just makes him even more angelic. Tom Wisdom (Michael)and Olivia Mace (Laurel) have great on screen chemistry. But it's clear that Michael is hesitant to take steps in that direction. After what happened with Becca, who can blame him? The town of Mallory continues to be a mystery, and I have no doubts that Vaun Wilmott and his brilliant writing team have some surprises in store for us on that front.

Probably the biggest surprise in this episode, for me, was Arika. I won't say much, other than that woman must have ice in her veins! Just WOW! Shivani Ghai (Arika) and Roxanne McKee (Claire) work really well together. I was actually relieved that Claire has an ally against the devious David Whele - who, by the way, is played to perfection by the amazing Anthony Stewart Head. But I'm not sure how far Claire should trust Arika. Her motives are unclear at this point.

Creator, Vaun Wilmott, has done a stellar job of building the world of Dominion. And director/EP, Deran Sarafian, continues to brilliantly translate Vaun's vision into an amazing on-screen experience. I can't wait to see what's next!

Better and better

[sweetrupturedlight · 10/10 · 21 July 2015]

I cannot stress enough how much better this show has become after just two episodes. New characters, new sets, new adventures. I could not be more pleased with the set up for these characters.

Claire is badass and making decisions that perhaps last season would have offended her sensibilities. I am really happy to see her operating independently from "the chosen one" and doing the things she considers to be right to ensure the continued survival of her people. Roxanne McKee is badass this season and I could not be more pleased.

Same can be said for Arika. Gone are the flowing gowns and slinky satins. Arika is ready to go to war and seems to have placed her bet with Claire. Love the women working together and especially love seeing the always phenomenal Anthony Head squirm under the combined muster of the ladies.

Michael is on a very interesting journey too. Having killed Becca last season, I am very interested in understanding where his character is going. Both he and Gabriel are desperately trying to find God, to hear him speak to them, to see their father returned. There is something heartbreaking about their plight and the parallel to the broken relationship between Michael and Alex.

Speaking of Alex, I have always been a fan of his relationship with Noma. Although the lovers bit seems to be put on hold, its clear they care deeply for each other and the chemistry between them is palpable. New character Pete also offers fantastic comic relief, adding a new dimension to the tone of the show.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention Simon Merells. Julian is a rockstar as the leader of New Delphi. I am so intrigued by his character. I want and need more!

Excited to see where we go next.