Anyone here give Chambers a try? This show definitely moves at it's own pace, but I think the journey was worth it.
Obviously, you see the words horror show and heart transplant and your brain can pretty quickly guess what sorts of directions the story is likely to go in. And you wouldn't be too far from the truth. (But I doubt you'll be able to guess how the final episode plays out, that one was a surprise.)
First, let me say this: this is a good show. The cast is really good, even though it's mostly nonames with one or two famous faces. Uma Thurman is great in it. But I think my favorites were Big Frank and Eli (the brother). Eli turned into a really interesting character throughout the show, and Frank was just cool as heck whenever he was onscreen.
The differences between the Native American characters and the rich white folk are done really well. This show is absolutely not some social justice preach-fest, but the differences pointed out are both amusing and appreciated throughout the show. They're used for both humor and drama on both sides. When Marnie is giving Sasha a tour of the high school, it gets as ridiculous as you'd want it to get, and conversely, when TJ is talking about choosing who he wants to be, it opened my mind to struggles and decisions that I didn't even realize some people have to make. I'm no expert, but this has got to be one of the better Native American-led shows out there. (There can't be many, can there?)
The show is well-made too. Ti West directed a few of the episodes, if you know who he is. (Horror fans should.) The LeFevre's house is absolutely amazing. Some of the scenes in that house are absolute visual highlights. The whole show looks great, filmed in New Mexico (though it's set in Arizona).
I'm a little afraid to talk too much about the plot itself. Like I said, it's a slow burner, and since it's not a 90-minute movie, it's allowed to take it's time to really introduce us to the characters and their current situations in life. And while a lot of it unfolds like you might expect a heart-transplant-horror to go, there's definitely room for some surprises in there. And even though it's not an action fest, there's usually a few good scares or chills every now and then, and most importantly, the show and characters are done well enough that it's enjoyable to watch. Not a chore. It may not be quick, but it doesn't drag out, and some of the episodes towards the end are only in the 35 minute range. (They showed what they felt was important and didn't feel the need to pad anything.)
There's actually been a lot of decent horror on tv this past year and if you're into that, this one is a good addition.
Obviously, you see the words horror show and heart transplant and your brain can pretty quickly guess what sorts of directions the story is likely to go in. And you wouldn't be too far from the truth. (But I doubt you'll be able to guess how the final episode plays out, that one was a surprise.)
First, let me say this: this is a good show. The cast is really good, even though it's mostly nonames with one or two famous faces. Uma Thurman is great in it. But I think my favorites were Big Frank and Eli (the brother). Eli turned into a really interesting character throughout the show, and Frank was just cool as heck whenever he was onscreen.
The differences between the Native American characters and the rich white folk are done really well. This show is absolutely not some social justice preach-fest, but the differences pointed out are both amusing and appreciated throughout the show. They're used for both humor and drama on both sides. When Marnie is giving Sasha a tour of the high school, it gets as ridiculous as you'd want it to get, and conversely, when TJ is talking about choosing who he wants to be, it opened my mind to struggles and decisions that I didn't even realize some people have to make. I'm no expert, but this has got to be one of the better Native American-led shows out there. (There can't be many, can there?)
The show is well-made too. Ti West directed a few of the episodes, if you know who he is. (Horror fans should.) The LeFevre's house is absolutely amazing. Some of the scenes in that house are absolute visual highlights. The whole show looks great, filmed in New Mexico (though it's set in Arizona).
I'm a little afraid to talk too much about the plot itself. Like I said, it's a slow burner, and since it's not a 90-minute movie, it's allowed to take it's time to really introduce us to the characters and their current situations in life. And while a lot of it unfolds like you might expect a heart-transplant-horror to go, there's definitely room for some surprises in there. And even though it's not an action fest, there's usually a few good scares or chills every now and then, and most importantly, the show and characters are done well enough that it's enjoyable to watch. Not a chore. It may not be quick, but it doesn't drag out, and some of the episodes towards the end are only in the 35 minute range. (They showed what they felt was important and didn't feel the need to pad anything.)
There's actually been a lot of decent horror on tv this past year and if you're into that, this one is a good addition.
