Necrotongue

Following the previous episode's dive into humanity, this one brought back the proper action and drama, and I loved it. The contrast felt refreshing. The storyline is unfolding in an intriguing and entertaining way. Here's hoping the creators nail the final third of the season. 4*+

The seventh episode took a bit of a detour from the main plot, with the rebellion fading into the background. Instead, we were treated to one of the most human episodes since the series began. It was a refreshing change of pace, offering deeper dialogue and a glimpse into the characters' humanity.

While this episode saw the creators shift their focus towards interpersonal relationships and mental states, sidelining the negotiations between rebels and authorities a bit, I found it quite enjoyable. And note to self: always read the label before drinking the paint. 4*-

The fifth episode was pretty much on par with the previous one in terms of quality, and ordinarily, I'd give it four stars. However, it became overly emotional in reflecting on the experiences of black individuals. Frankly, I'm growing weary of the incessant dwelling on historical injustices

The latest episode showed some improvement compared to the last one; the storyline picked up speed, but it didn't quite match the top-notch atmosphere of the pilot. It'd be nice if the creators focused more on enhancing the atmosphere or injecting some humor to lift it up a notch for me.

After that exciting start, I feel like the series is losing its momentum. It seems like the creators are hitting a roadblock with the prison rebellion storyline and are having trouble finding a satisfying resolution. While the episode wasn't terrible, some of the plotlines just didn't grab my attention like I hoped they would.

The awesome vibe from the last episode seemed to dim a bit, almost like the creators hit a snag in the storyline. But hey, Frieda's life flashbacks swooped in to save the day, and I was totally into those. Plus, that MacGyver-style moment was hilarious!

This series doesn't exactly play by the rules of reality, and you know what? Coming to terms with that has made the whole experience a lot more enjoyable for me.

The series has one significant downside. I was very disappointed with the conclusion. I really don't like Ondřej Sokol (Don't ask me why, I have no idea.), but I didn’t mind him in the role of Rédl. David Novotný and Martin Hofmann, on the other hand, were absolutely great. But the best thing of all was the perfect atmosphere which brought back a lot of interesting memories from the nineties. 5*-

I have somehow missed all the previous miniseries, so I have some catching up to do, although I'm rather apprehensive. Monsters of the Shore is clearly considered the best, and yet I didn’t find the series very convincing. Great moments alternated with poor ones, I was annoyed by the constant effort to turn this into a work of art of the year, which was completely pointless and didn’t do the story much good. On the other hand, the atmosphere was great, so it was a shame that it wasn’t backed up by better writing so that I could give a higher rating.