Hello everyone!
Today, I want to talk you about a series just began: Emerald
City.
Just one thing before I start: they released two episodes as pilot so
I will probably talk about both.
Well, let's start!
First of all, do not be fooled by the title: the show is not the
“classical” adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
I have never read the novel so I
cannot safely say
if the book has been
respected in its particular,
but, based on what I read, saw and
heard during these years, I think that it is loosely
inspired by the novel. I repeat, loosely.
I
am saying that
especially for people who read and loved the book and who might hope
this is the “perfect” film adaptation they were
waiting for.
Anyway,
having said that, I have loved
this pilot!
The characters, the landscapes, the atmosphere in general immediately
brought me in the magical world of Oz!
The characters are so interesting from the very first moment and
after one hour and twenty minutes (due episodes, remember?) I was like “What? Is it just
finished?? I want more!! I want to know about him and her and
this!”...
You know what I mean.
I
liked that The
Scarecrow
(Oliver
Jackson-Cohen) is
a man who totally lost his memories and I am so curious about who
will be The Lion and The Tin
Woodman.
The
Witches...
Guys, they are so... interesting! I know, I am just repeating this
word, but... See the episodes and you will understand. They are so
well-built
and I really liked how the actresses played
them!
Then,
there is Tip
(Jordan Loughran), the “surprise”. I noticed – through the
comment on TV Show Time, the app I still recommend you – that a lot
of people did not know if Tip was Baum's creation or not.
Well, according to Wikipedia, yes, Tip is an original character and
it is so fascinating that you hardly ever find Tip in an adaptation.
Who really is?
The
only one who did not totally convince me is the Wizard
(Vincent D'Onofrio), but we're
just getting started,
right? Hopefully he will be amazing in the next episodes, who knows.
About landscapes, what can I say?
They are just beautiful. Simply, purely beautiful.
About
the direction and the script
– as a profane
– I can say only one thing: I loved them too, a lot.
So, I really really really really really really really really really
really recommend this show and I really hope it will get better and
better!
Pirandello
