lootmeg Reviews

Flash Gordon (2007–2008)

Horrible

[2/10 · 16 August 2007]

This adaption of Flash Gordon is truly one of the worst shows I've ever watched. Bad acting on all counts, a surprisignly cheap look to the sfx and the locations and a score that has true ringtone potential ...no thank you sci fi, you can do better than that...but then again...Painkiller Jane? The story is altogether very simple, boring and the characters are shallow stereotypes. Steven "Flash" Gordon? I could understand changing Flash to a mere nickname in terms of a serious adaption of the series, but it seems they did not even try.

On the other hand, maybe this is a good thing and prevents anyone assuming the series has too much to do with the original.

Dexter (2006–2013)

Excellent

[10/10 · 22 October 2006]

Dexter, a forensics expert at day, serial killer with a touch of vigilantism at night. Dexter is creating a believable and very detailed portrait of a, lets say troubled, sociopath. One of the parts about the show I like best is the emotions that normal people exhibit, thus forcing Dexter to mimic them. Good laugh when the emotions Dexter fake get real, and he is scared out of his mind, like in the relationship with his "girlfriend" Rita, mother of two and victim of her abusive ex-boyfriend. Also liked the acting of Jennifer Carpenter as Dexter's sister Debra, adds a nice touch colour to the show, without drifting into clichés.

Thrilling story, many details, and one of the best opening sequences ever.