NETFLIX'S "BODIES" Non-Spoiler series Review:

NETFLIX'S "BODIES" Non-Spoiler Series Review:

source : Netflix

PLOT:

Bodies stands as a unique series, drawing comparisons to DARK. The only parallel with DARK lies in the exploration of four different timelines, all interwoven into a singular story. However, the treatment of bodies in Bodies is incomparable.

Without delving into spoilers, Bodies revolves around four detectives across different timelines dealing with the same type of murder. The series explores their involvement and how they solve the case, forming the basic premise of the show.

The writers have done an excellent job tying up loose ends in the final two episodes, with the pilot successfully hooking viewers. Nevertheless, there are moments of dull pacing, particularly in the slower tempo of the last three episodes. Overall, my sentiments toward the pacing are mixed.

THE GOOD:

Surprising an audience, saturated with suspenseful content, is a challenging feat. With twists and revelations becoming somewhat predictable in many movies, Bodies managed to surprise me multiple times. In Episode 3, while the last plot twist wasn't entirely unexpected, the dialogue accompanying it caught me off guard. This reminded me that a good dialogue is as crucial as a well-executed plot twist. If the dialogue falls short, the impact of the plot twist diminishes.

All the stories within Bodies are intricately connected, well-written, and expertly executed.

THE BAD:

As mentioned, the series takes time to build, and my frustration lies in the characters struggling to connect the dots before the audience. In a suspense series, ideally, the audience and characters should unravel plot twists together. If we are ahead of the characters, the suspense dwindles, turning it into a waiting game.

While the antagonists in the past are well-portrayed and intimidating, the same cannot be said for the future, where certain surprises were missed, possibly due to unfamiliar actors.

Pacing can be an issue for engagement. While mostly on point, there are instances where it repeats itself, leaving the audience already aware of the answer.

Makeup on Amaka Okafor is subpar, and Shira Haas's hairstyle is distracting.

There have been complaints about character development and the challenge of connecting with the characters. In this heavily plot-driven concept, the luxury of connecting with every character is not expected. However, they do have time to establish characters, and in this regard, there's room for improvement.

OVERALL:

Is it binge-worthy?

Absolutely. Bodies possesses every element qualifying as a suspense drama. It is engaging and intriguing to watch.

Amaka Okafor as Hasan delivered an exceptional performance, requiring some time to connect, but once the plot gained momentum, I was fully invested.

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stands out as my favorite character/performance, portraying DS Whiteman. His nuanced portrayal and well-written motivations make him the only character with whom we can truly connect.

Amaka Okafor, in the role of DC Maplewood, did not resonate with me, perhaps due to the character or the distracting hairstyle.

In my opinion, Bodies is a well-written and well-executed series that Netflix has to offer, and it should not be missed.

                                                                             Hey, I'm M.Mani and I write reviews about movies and TV    shows.