Just finished the show, but I'm not really sure if I'd go out of my way to recommend it.
The acting from everyone is generally great, the editing (for the more 'dreamy' sections especially) is great and even the little amount of action is all well directed. Also want to give a special spotlight for the ominious vibe the soundtrack/sound design gives.
That said, the pacing makes what plot there is feel really drawn out. A big chunk of the show really relies on the mystery. If this is your first rodeo with >!multiple timelines!< shenanigans you may find it interesting, but I've seen it done better in shows that don't feel like a BBC cop drama seems slightly grafted on. There is some interesting thematics at play too but those also don't save it.
Really should've either cut out a episode or two and smeared in some answers along the way, or hell, have potentially made this a movie.
And for anyone who wants to watch it for Capaldi primarily: Be warned he only gets a few appearances until the second half generally. Or more specifically (minor spoiler) >!5/6 episodes he only gets 1/2 scenes, most of which are flashforwards. The finale is about 80% Capaldi, which is all great and very 12-ish.!<
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Reply to 'The Devil’s Hour' – Proof That Peter Capaldi Is One Of The World’s Most Terrifying Actors by Gato1980
Just finished the show, but I'm not really sure if I'd go out of my way to recommend it.
The acting from everyone is generally great, the editing (for the more 'dreamy' sections especially) is great and even the little amount of action is all well directed. Also want to give a special spotlight for the ominious vibe the soundtrack/sound design gives.
That said, the pacing makes what plot there is feel really drawn out. A big chunk of the show really relies on the mystery. If this is your first rodeo with >!multiple timelines!< shenanigans you may find it interesting, but I've seen it done better in shows that don't feel like a BBC cop drama seems slightly grafted on. There is some interesting thematics at play too but those also don't save it.
Really should've either cut out a episode or two and smeared in some answers along the way, or hell, have potentially made this a movie.
And for anyone who wants to watch it for Capaldi primarily: Be warned he only gets a few appearances until the second half generally. Or more specifically (minor spoiler) >!5/6 episodes he only gets 1/2 scenes, most of which are flashforwards. The finale is about 80% Capaldi, which is all great and very 12-ish.!<