bdtnq Reviews

The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth (2024)

Absolutely fantastic.

[10/10 · 14 February 2024]

This is an excellent documentary charting the Columbia disaster and the internal working at NASA during the crisis.

The miniseries is just the right length, and tone, and gets to all the key points without hyperbole or dwelling too long on any one aspect. All the major characters, including the media, are addressed and looked at with probity.

In fact, I think this should be taught at business schools as a case study on decision making especially in assessing negative information to make decisions on the fly and charting future actions.

One of the very rare 10/10 for me. Highly highly recommend.

Vigil (2021– )

Great concept but the becomes quite ludicrous along the way

[6/10 · 15 December 2023]

This review is based on Season 1 as I haven't gotten around to Season 2 yet.

Interesting premise and the tension is well crafted, both onshore and on the submarine. However, as the episodes progress, the plot becomes increasingly tenuous and frankly quite ludicrous. One thing that I found quite unbelievable was the bonhomie among all the various agencies.

The performances are decent. I thought Leslie Jones was very good, remain unconvinced about Suranne Jones as DCI Silva. The others do a reasonable job.

Overall a decent watch as a filler but I wouldn't classify it as great Televison, rather an opportunity missed to have a great show.