Hello Readers,
I have another Netflix series review today. Last week I thought I would try Hellbound and binged both series. I am using poster images I have found through google I do not own any rights and am using the image for review purposes (Fair use under the copyright act sections 29 and 30 under use for a review).
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Reviewing Hellbound without it sounding like a full-blown
dissertation is no easy task in my head. I could probably give a TED talk about
how fascinating I thought this series was but I am going to try reign it in for
this review. Across its two seasons, the
series delves deep into themes of religion, ethics, and the darker facets of
human behaviour, leaving us as the viewer with plenty to contemplate and unpack.
Hellbound is a dark and gripping exploration of faith,
fear, and the complexities of human nature. The chilling premise revolves
around a mysterious floating face that condemns individuals to Hell. This decree
tells you the exact date and time you are going to die and be taken to hell. At
the appointed time, three smoke-like beasts emerge, brutally assault their
victim, tearing them apart in a gruesome spectacle with little regard for the
devastation left in their wake. Before they finally incinerating their target
into ashes.
Initially, the floating faces and monstrous enforcers are
dismissed as urban legends. But within the first 10 minutes of the series, we
witness just how horrifyingly real they are. The public's reaction to this
supernatural phenomenon is swift and chaotic, sparking widespread panic and
giving rise to the religious group The New Truth. The New Truth interprets
these violent events as divine punishment for sinners. In parallel, Arrowhead,
a chaotic and anarchistic movement driven by social media and fanaticism,
emerges as the group's counterpoint.
However, the series isn’t just about the terror created
by decrees and smoke monsters. It’s about the aftermath. Everything we have
known to date has just been thrown out the window as the existence of God and Hell
becomes an undeniable reality. The show delves into the psychological unravelling
of humanity, capturing how fear can strip people of their morals, reason, and
identity.
The real horror in Hellbound isn’t the supernatural but
it’s humanity itself. Opportunists, cult leaders, and blind believers who let
fear drive hate, gives them a reason to destroy one another, all in a desperate
bid to earn God's mercy. We also see how different people manage to manipulate
the public's fear, creating a frenzy by using the decrees to fuel hysteria and
push their agendas. This allows the series to give commentary on religious
extremism, media sensationalism, and societal control.
As much as I loved the series the complex web of
conspiracies and its frenetic pacing can sometimes feel overwhelming,
especially with some of the more emotional subplots that you don’t get time to process
which slightly diminishes their emotional impact.
If you want a tv series that’s a blend of action,
philosophical exploration, and psychological tension, Hellbound is a must-watch.
its thought-provoking narrative and examination of human nature make a fascinating
watch.
I have another Netflix series review today. Last week I thought I would try Hellbound and binged both series. I am using poster images I have found through google I do not own any rights and am using the image for review purposes (Fair use under the copyright act sections 29 and 30 under use for a review).
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