Cinemaxs Banshee elevates the action and drama this week with some truly arresting visuals.
Spoilersahead for tonights new episode,Snakes and Whatnot.
Its amazing how an empty park bench can speak volumes about expectation and disappointment on a show likeBanshee.
(More on that in a bit.)
Rather, this is proof ofBanshees command of both story and characterlethal combinations for any successful series.
Editing is a powerful narrative tool, and in the right hands, the effects can be truly devastating.
There are two stories at play herethose of defiance and compassion in the face of a terrible reality.
Kai the offender, shunned; Kai the rescuer, selfless.
Its great character development for a difficult character to embrace.
Displays of Chaytons power and dominance are contrasted and imposed against images of Rebeccas beauty and vulnerability.
Theres a certain surrealism and weightlessness to this scene that belies the earthy violence and raw sexuality.
But this has always been one ofBansheesstrengths, its unconventional storytelling.
And tonights episode, which opens with aforementioned gunplay, is no exception.
Kais not ruffled, though.
Rebecca is many things to himniece, lover, protege.
But Stowe is a man of breathtaking intensity, given to bouts of violent, vengeful rage.
But the most impressive showdown of the night belongs to two unlikely rivals Chayton Littlestone and Nola Longshadow.
Chayton moved in to fill the power vacuum following the death of Nolas brother.
He even goes as far to proclaim, I am the tribe.
But Nola, who is imposing in her own right, is not impressed by such declarations.
If she can stand toe to toe with Chayton, she can stand up to anyone.
A BPD badge means nothing on the reservation.
Nope, nothing weird about that at all.
Brock isnt doing himself any favors by sleeping with his ex-wife.
The post-coital bickering doesnt exactly scream romance, does it?
Brock has his priorities, and they are his job and sandwiches, in that order.
Rating:
4.5 out of 5
