Forward to the past.
The undeniable advantage of Netflix over other streaming services is that it adds hidden gems to its catalog that are already forgotten or completely unknown.
For example, one of the best projects on the post-apocalypse theme, ‘In the Desert of Death’, recently appeared on the platform.
The series, released in 2015, is described as a “hodgepodge” in the best sense of the word. This is a simple story that combines several genres: wuxia, western, action, drama and science fiction.
After centuries of war, society has returned to a brutal feudal system. The remains of the US are divided into seven regions, ruled by barons. Each has its own warriors (clippers), and Sunny is perhaps the best of them all.
Life changes dramatically when he meets teenager MK, who carries a dark secret. Hunted by the formidable widow, the boy searches for his birthplace, somewhere beyond the badlands, and Sunny joins him on his quest.
While the characters deserve special praise, it’s the world the crew has created that truly shines.
It presents an alternative view of the past through elaborate costumes and set design.
“This is a melting pot that pays tribute to many masters – from Wong Kar-wai to John Ford,” one reviewer shared his impressions.
No one was left indifferent to the show: critics rated it 84% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, and domestic viewers rated it 7.6 out of 10 on Kinopoisk.
The series, based on the Chinese fairy tale “Journey to the West”, aired for three seasons and remained in the memory of fans as a work that has no analogues.
Source: Popcorn News
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