At the end of the second episode, I wanted to make a separate post.
The reason is that I’m wondering if this is just a dramatic portrayal in both the series and the book, or a form of social criticism. I mean, Ye Wenjie, due to all her experiences, believes that humanity is so messed up that it’s not worth continuing.
I also wonder how Netflix will handle these questions and reflections that come up repeatedly in the book. I don’t want to say that this becomes tedious in the book, because I think it’s important to think about such things. But a voice inside me says that it could become tedious in the series. Especially when I recall some critiques of the series, saying that they had never seen a series where so little happens. I’m sorry, but I think those critics lack any understanding and ability to process events that go beyond the usual standards of today’s series.
In the books, an important point is that characters think far beyond their own lifetimes and make decisions based on that. The author consistently paints a very interesting picture of the future and spends a lot of time explaining it. This is another balancing act the series must manage, because in the third book, the scope of this becomes even greater, and I feel that this could easily ruin the tension and structure of the whole story.
I also hope that the cast remains the same and that no one has to be replaced due to any foolishness. I’ve already pictured some actors in certain scenarios while reading, and I can hardly wait to see these in motion.
And yes, as I write, I realize that the next two seasons could be challenging. The line between disappointment and fascination is very thin, and I need to make sure my own expectations don’t get in the way. A disappointment might not necessarily be the series’ fault but rather due to my high expectations.
Yes, it remains exciting, and I’ve already written so much, even though we’ve just finished episode two. This could turn out to be a longer project than I initially thought.
Hopefully, Netflix won’t take too long and will quickly produce the next two seasons. Right now, we can see with Marvel that the long wait between series and movies doesn’t do the overall experience any good.
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