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Without Ian McShane in it, I wouldn't be a fan

posted 15 years ago by ImInAnalog
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Don't get me wrong, it's a good show. I love the concept, but let's get real there is something regal and timeless about Ian McShane, and without him the show would kind of fall flat.

Cross is also cast perfectly, as is the Rev and the Queen, Brian Cox as the old king is a perfect choice as well. However, all of the younger actors don't quite have the chops for a show this ambitious. They lack emotion and sometimes sound like they are just reading the lines.

That said, I still think it is one of the best shows on TV and definitely one of the best concepts to come around in a while. I'm not religious, but I have read the Bible so I know the story, but even for people who don't, the show is still engaging. Jeez, the episode with the power outage and the scenes where the king is being hounded by death and a possible intruder were movie quality shots and acting.

I would love for the show to continue, but since the chances are slim I am looking at it like a good mini-series and I am glad they at least tried. If they do continue somehow, I hope Ian McShane is still in the cast. To lose him would be losing the heart and soul of the show (though I know some will disagree).

Anyhow let's enjoy this episode and hope it doesn't let us down.

[–] Alendil 15 years ago

Agree Re: Mcshane

In a place like this, one draws one's menials from a small and brackish pool.

[–] susie_not_sad 15 years ago

I agree about McShane.
I never really liked the David actor though. It's like they choose someone that looked innocent instead of someone that could act.
Or maybe acting with McShane and co. makes him look worse.

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!

[–] Judger 15 years ago

The funny thing about this show is that David is the weakest charactor.
The Prince, Queen, Uncle and, of course King Silas have all been more intereting charactors.

In fact, David's loyalty to the King at times made him look like a big dope.
He was completely unaware of all of the machinations going on around him.

I was born in the house my father built

[–] expectationlost 15 years ago

SWEARIGEN

[–] red_portal 15 years ago

I think *most* of the young actors and older actors alike are atrocious on this show. Allison Miller is particularly weak. I agree that McShane is good, but I also think Sebastian Stan is wonderful.