10/38
Production was halted in March 2020 due to governmental restrictions
Plot
A retired CIA agent is hunted by both the agency he once worked for and his own nightmares, when an unknown man suddenly visits him after nearly three decades.. During that time, Jeff Bridges was diagnosed then treated for non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Featured in The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
After he recuperated, the series went back into production. Bridges referred to the return as going back after a "long weekend" on a podcast in July 2022..
Lithgow and Bridges are excellent
This show starts super strong with great actions and a slow roll out of backstory that leaves you very intrigued. Once you are caught up by episode 4, things aren't going so well.
None of the characters are particularly endearing
Shawcat is kind of a boat anchor, delivering every line almost in monotone. As the plot development and action slows down after a few episodes, a lot of awkward dialogue fills its place.
The more literary style of the The Counselor left a lot of viewers confused
It seems clear that the writers were trying to recreate the style of The Counselor, screenplay written by Cormac McCarthy, but not doing such a great job. How much more so will a bad copy.I'll keep watching, hoping things get better.