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Altered Carbon Review
All right guys, this is my first tv review!
Altered Carbon is set in 2384, where people don’t age or actually die because their consciousness are put in “sleeves”, a term meaning new bodies. Everyone is equipped with “stacks”, which preserves the consciousness at the back of the neck. The main character is Takeshi Kovacs, played by Will Yun Lee in the original body, is a soldier/mercenary of a group, and somehow wakes up 250 years later after he is killed, in a new body, played by Joel Kinnaman. He is a prisoner facing crimes, but is given the decision to help solve the murder of a wealthy “meth”, Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy), or remain in prison for life.
So this show is based on a book back in 2002, (which I have never read yet) written by author Richard K. Morgan, despite many people saying the differences like merging characters or derivative of source material. I love the mystery, mood, dark tones, diversity, nice themes and the consciousness thing which could be real and might happen in the future. The story is very rich and engaging, because on the way with Takeshi’s investigation, there are a few subplots and a slew of supporting characters and enemies. Takeshi doesn’t go alone, he’s got Detective Ortega (Maria Higareda) who sometimes works with him or behind his back. Poe, based on Edgar Allan Poe, who is the hotel manager of an A.I hotel named Raven who provides Takeshi his stay and a base (nice nod, because the actor, Chris Conner, does resemble the original). There’s also a military medic, played by Ato Essandoh, and so many characters along the way.
This show is full of visuals, twists and turns, plus some awesome action sequences, flashbacks jumping to 250 years ago and present, plus some sex and violence (you know what I mean). It is highly reminiscent of sci fi movies, games, books and tv shows, notably Blade Runner, the Deus Ex franchise, Total Recall, Robocop and etc. The cast is also great too, they give off great performances, and is pretty diverse.
Last but not least is the terms and expansive vocabulary, which is pretty cool, like “meth” meaning the richest, wealthiest people praised like gods, based on the Biblical figure, Methuselah. The only problems are a few plot holes and the ending, but overall, I’m pretty impressed with the show—-and I’m looking forward to a season 2.
If you’re a fan of sci-fi, just looking for something good to watch, or whatever reasons, this new show that popped up a few days ago should pleasure you. Also, some references and Easter eggs :)
Altered Carbon Review
All right guys, this is my first tv review!
Altered Carbon is set in 2384, where people don’t age or actually die because their consciousness are put in “sleeves”, a term meaning new bodies. Everyone is equipped with “stacks”, which preserves the consciousness at the back of the neck. The main character is Takeshi Kovacs, played by Will Yun Lee in the original body, is a soldier/mercenary of a group, and somehow wakes up 250 years later after he is killed, in a new body, played by Joel Kinnaman. He is a prisoner facing crimes, but is given the decision to help solve the murder of a wealthy “meth”, Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy), or remain in prison for life.
So this show is based on a book back in 2002, (which I have never read yet) written by author Richard K. Morgan, despite many people saying the differences like merging characters or derivative of source material. I love the mystery, mood, dark tones, diversity, nice themes and the consciousness thing which could be real and might happen in the future. The story is very rich and engaging, because on the way with Takeshi’s investigation, there are a few subplots and a slew of supporting characters and enemies. Takeshi doesn’t go alone, he’s got Detective Ortega (Maria Higareda) who sometimes works with him or behind his back. Poe, based on Edgar Allan Poe, who is the hotel manager of an A.I hotel named Raven who provides Takeshi his stay and a base (nice nod, because the actor, Chris Conner, does resemble the original). There’s also a military medic, played by Ato Essandoh, and so many characters along the way.
This show is full of visuals, twists and turns, plus some awesome action sequences, flashbacks jumping to 250 years ago and present, plus some sex and violence (you know what I mean). It is highly reminiscent of sci fi movies, games, books and tv shows, notably Blade Runner, the Deus Ex franchise, Total Recall, Robocop and etc. The cast is also great too, they give off great performances, and is pretty diverse.
Last but not least is the terms and expansive vocabulary, which is pretty cool, like “meth” meaning the richest, wealthiest people praised like gods, based on the Biblical figure, Methuselah. The only problems are a few plot holes and the ending, but overall, I’m pretty impressed with the show—-and I’m looking forward to a season 2.
If you’re a fan of sci-fi, just looking for something good to watch, or whatever reasons, this new show that popped up a few days ago should pleasure you. Also, some references and Easter eggs :)