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The English (2022)
Binge Worthy and Soul Impacting
'The English' hits deep in the same way seeing Dances with Wolves did in the theater for the first time. I remember how a 3hr movie was so rare the talk of it was how it would be too long for people. But this was proven to not be true at all when a tale is so poignant and meaningful that it can literally make time stand still.
And that was true of 'The English' too. I was so pulled in I absorbed the full series of 6 episodes in one day. It hit so deep in my soul I felt gut punched at times and mournful at other times and completely always invested in the journey of the two main character souls that were clearly brought together by destiny.
Particularly moving is the tale behind Chaske Spencer character as the Native American Soldier Scout Guide. His is a story that needed to be told in all its' painful layering depths without polishing over or Hollywood glorifying that role in anyway. As was the ugly fact that the US had psychotic soldiers doing what we'd call today horrific 'war crimes'. All in the name of their military that was already often cold-hearted and unconcerned with the indigenous people as a whole. A truth we should never forget as there were too many different dishonorable situations within: the "clearing" of the land, the Native American children "schools" and the Native Americans that served the US military.
And through all of this heavy layering content, a clear love story builds in the most beautiful way between Chaske Spencer and Emily Blunts lead characters. The two of them alone carry you through with love in your own heart for them and the deep connection they discover in the power of being united through this journey.
Kindred (2022)
Goosebumps & Suspense!
This shows creative tale of time travel is moving to the point of literally giving me goosebumps at times. And the premise of the time period she travels to is so dangerous it is flat out scary each time we are about to see her travel knowing the risks she will encounter back in that time period. The suspense in how she navigates each situation instantly pulled me in and had me hooked. And, oh my god, the cliff hanger ending to season one! It is one of the best I've seen in a TV show series in a long time. It leaves you in that suspended state of wondering 'how on earth will I be able to wait 'however long' until the next season!' Answer: I can't wait!!!