What a disappointment. Adam Curtis must feel quite dismayed to have his name linked to such a project. It had tremendous potential, yet the execution was disastrously poor. The script is the worst I've seen from the BBC in a long time, and the direction was, frankly, laughable 😂. Day one, Wales is locking down due to a coal mine strike; the next day, the English are shooting the Welsh for crossing border, the timeline is utterly unrealistic which makes the whole show unbelievable.
The first episode briefly explored three intriguing concepts: mob mentality, the rise of industrialized global politics, and the crucial role of industry within a community. These elements clearly show Adam Curtis's influence. However, due to the script and poor execution, I can only give it two stars. Such a shame. Unwatchable 😔
The first episode briefly explored three intriguing concepts: mob mentality, the rise of industrialized global politics, and the crucial role of industry within a community. These elements clearly show Adam Curtis's influence. However, due to the script and poor execution, I can only give it two stars. Such a shame. Unwatchable 😔