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Reverie (2018)
Dreadfully unimaginative
Ok, I resisted just two (whole!) episodes, so it's fair to take my review with a grain of salt.
This show has many problems, from the formulaic structure, to the very generic setting, to the not that good performances of the actors, but the worst part, for me, is that for a show that explore virtual reality is just too bland.
It's like it was made by someone who heard of this virtual reality thing the day before yesterday, and is yet to figure out that the possibilities are indeed infinite. There's no imaginations, no creativity, nor sign of something truly particular or eccentric, everything is so "already seen a thousand times" that ultimately the virtual reality aspect seems useless.
I understand that TV budget has its limit, but I also know that a pinch of inspiration can take you miles away, and that's exactly what seems to be missing here.
The story is ok, not the worst but not that good either.
Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017)
Dreadfully played, but still enjoyable
It's a comfort, cozy period mystery show, nothing challenging, a really light pastime. The period (Toronto, the '20s) is spectacular, even though not always precise, and the overall tone of the series is witty and funny, with a foreseeable love interest (the always winsome Steve Lund) and some quirky character. The first case is a bit clumsy, it's a start, is needed to show the characters, the relationship and the world they will move, but is still weak for the most. The worst part, however, is the cast. While some of the supporting are good (as Chantel Riley), the main cast remain uninspired, with the eponymous character that turns out to be bland at least. The Australian Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries has the same premise, a woman detective in the 20's, Melbourne this time, but with the right lead actress (Lauren Lee Smith is not Essie Davis, that's for sure), it stands as fairly superior. Still enjoyable, as I said.