Hello everyone.
I'm still reeling from the excitement of Netflix's latest series, and I'm not alone.
Their new show, 'Run', premieres on January 1st, and the best part? Every episode drops at once, so you don't have to wait a week to find out what happens next.
This show is a wild ride from the very start.
About the show:
Year - 2026
Country - United Kingdom
Genre - Crime, Drama, Thriller
1 season - 8 episodes.
Plot.
The plot is a real puzzle, with multiple storylines that seem completely unrelated at first.
It starts off with Simon Green, whose life seems picture-perfect - he's got a successful business, a beautiful wife, and three kids, including his eldest daughter Paige, who's just started college.
Everything's going great, and the family's got a great dynamic.
But things take a dramatic turn when Paige goes missing.
It's been six months, and the police are stumped.
Then, out of the blue, Simon gets a tip that Paige was spotted in a local park.
He starts searching for her, and eventually finds her - but she's not the same person he knew.
She's dirty, disheveled, and looks like she's been living on the streets.
It's a total shock to Simon, and he's determined to get to the bottom of things.
But as he digs deeper, he realizes that nothing's as it seems.
And that's where I'll leave it for now - I don't want to give away any more spoilers!
I was surprised to see the girl try to run off as soon as she saw her dad, and her boyfriend was right there to help her out.
Simon's completely stumped by his daughter's behavior, and decides to do some investigating of his own.
We also see some other characters' storylines unfolding in the background.
There's Elena, a private investigator with a charming smile and a keen eye for detail.
Elena takes the case seriously and starts investigating, but soon realizes that there's more to it than just a runaway teenager.
Lou's helping Elena out with the investigation, and he's a real character.
Turns out, he's an old granny with a secret talent - she's a skilled hacker.
She can break into any system, find any information, track down phones... the list goes on.
I've gotta say, some of the supporting characters in this show are pretty cringeworthy.
The grandma in particular is a bit of a weirdo, but I guess she's entertaining in a weird way.
The two detectives investigating Paige's disappearance are a bit of a joke.
They're basically just going through the motions and trying to pin it on her dad instead of actually doing their job.
And then there are the two characters who make some pretty reckless decisions.
Yeah, there are a lot of characters in this show, and each one has their own problems.
At first, it's hard to keep track of who's who and how they're all connected, but it all starts to make sense eventually.
The suspense in this show builds up really quickly.
From the very first episode, you're left with a ton of questions.
The show is really convoluted, with a bunch of mysteries that keep you guessing.
It's also pretty emotional.
The scene where Paige runs away from her dad in the park at the beginning is just heart-wrenching.
For me, the character of Simon is the central figure in this story.
All the family problems after his daughter went missing fell squarely on him.
His wife and kids look up to him, expecting him to find a solution and bring their wayward daughter back home.
But Simon himself is in a state of desperation, even if he doesn't show it.
As he delves deeper into his daughter's dark world, it's a truly unsettling experience.
That's why the father-son dynamic is, in my opinion, the most compelling aspect of this series.
Does the environment in which a child grows up shape who they become, or are they destined by their genes?
The detective storyline is just as intriguing.
The director does an excellent job of keeping the viewer on their toes.
With a multitude of events that seem unrelated at first, the series expertly weaves them together to create a thrilling narrative.
And just when you think you've got it all figured out, the series will surprise you with a twist right up until the final credits.
You'll be thinking you've got it all wrapped up, and then the show will come back with something that'll leave you speechless.
And the finale leaves you with a lot to think about.
I think the paradox of the show is that in trying to surprise and hook the viewer, the director sometimes overloads the story.
Sometimes it's really noticeable.
At one point, you can even get tired of all the chaos.
As for the acting, it's all over the place.
Some actors nailed their roles, while others barely tried, and just didn't fit their characters at all.
But there are some characters that I really loved, and when something bad happened to them, I felt bad for them.
So the show is genuinely unpredictable.
There are a lot of characters, and the director doesn't hold back on them at all.
I really loved how many characters, even secondary ones, got amazing character development.
Each of them has their own problems and struggles in life, but not everything's meant to come to fruition.
Overall, I'd say that the series 'Run Away' turned out to be pretty interesting and engaging.
With a large cast of characters, an intriguing plot, and plenty of secrets, it's got everything to keep viewers hooked.
I think it's got all the right ingredients to captivate an audience.
Of course, there were some downsides, but I'm willing to forgive them for the key plot twists and amazing character development.
So, I'd definitely recommend checking it out.