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that was enjoyable

posted 6 months ago by snuggans (44)
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it departs from the usual Flanagan formula in the sense that its 95% family drama and only 5% paranormal, and at first i thought that would make me dislike it but it ended up being refreshing, the social commentary was an added bonus.

one of the only remaining points of discussion is what the raven/Verna represents, or even whether she has to represent anything at all. but my closest guess would have to be the devil as how history describes it, yet i also got the sense that Verna was neither good nor evil and just an extension of human will. there are some questionable choices, like when she saves the wait-staff at the club but doesnt save the guests.

[–] PinbackWiggly (374) 6 months ago

The guests were all there for the debauchery and the sin and paid the price. What I did not understand is why Verna told Morella to leave. Morella chose not to, but Verna seems to have knowledge of events before they occur, so she probably knew that was what would happen anyhow. But why pick out Morella and none of the other guests who were all there for the same reason?

[–] TylerAArse (2657) 6 months ago

I wondered the same thing regarding Morella. At first, I thought maybe she was only obliged to her contract, but there were lots of people in that room she let roast. So I have no idea.

[–] PinbackWiggly (374) 6 months ago

Verna seems to have a sympathetic side which makes me wonder why she does what she does at all. Perhaps she has no choice. I keep calling her "she" like Verna is a person, but even Verna states that she is not human.

[–] sarahleigh81 (94) 6 months ago

Morella creates the foundation that saves millions of lives. Verna knew all the good she would do if she lived.

[–] PinbackWiggly (374) 6 months ago

Maybe, but what was the point of warning her at all then? It changed nothing.