Interesting premise, and solid acting. Concept of show and producers are strong.
At no point is it above the quality and creativity of a good American network production. You know, like St. Elsewhere or Desperate Housewives. (Didn't detect any humor, though.) Some people think this stuff is great, but it is pretty predictable. Just product, to sell other products.
Highlight for me was the actor playing, Jamaal. The first son of the dictator. He is not only convincing, but the character is also a little off-center, and somehow vulnerable. These shows are always about power and manipulation, but these competitions are not dramatic without fear and consequences. Jamaal is an interesting character at the center of the story. Ashraf Barhom shines.
Didn't bother to watch season 2, nor 3.
At no point is it above the quality and creativity of a good American network production. You know, like St. Elsewhere or Desperate Housewives. (Didn't detect any humor, though.) Some people think this stuff is great, but it is pretty predictable. Just product, to sell other products.
Highlight for me was the actor playing, Jamaal. The first son of the dictator. He is not only convincing, but the character is also a little off-center, and somehow vulnerable. These shows are always about power and manipulation, but these competitions are not dramatic without fear and consequences. Jamaal is an interesting character at the center of the story. Ashraf Barhom shines.
Didn't bother to watch season 2, nor 3.
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