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Maybe this was just ahead if it's time, or maybe it didn't get enough promotion. By the time I knew it existed it was already canceled. It was smart and very entertaining. I love the concept and the way they used the tech on a regular basis. My favorite was the virtual walk through recreations manifested by the implanted AI, allowing Gabriel to visit the still scene and examine evidence in detail. Some shows have a gimmick, like 'Lie To Me', where the protagonist had the ability to discern whether someone was lying by observing their micro-expressions. This would be displayed in slo-mo, making for some very interesting visuals. Unfortunately, the show very quickly moved away from its main premise and we got only a very rare slo-mo look at micro-expressions. With intelligence, the abilities that made Gabriel different, or special, were at the forefront. This show never forgot what it was about.

Casting: excellent. Josh Holloway makes a very believable ex special forces hero, working in the world of espionage, aided by his AI implant. The rest of the cast are all great fits for their roles. Even weekly guests are perfect with lots of familiar sci-fi faces, such as Lance Reddick.

Intrigue, espionage, action, emotion and just the right amount of comic relief. I really wish it had continued for more seasons.

This is the kind of movie that requires suspension of disbelief and willingness to just have a bit of fun. Kind of a 2024 foray into the comedy/spy genre popular in the sixties. Think Get Smart. Henry Cavill is great, playing it straight in the role of Argylle, a character who seems to be an homage to the many bulletproof spies who went before him. Okay, the hair seemed weird at first, but once we see the doll version of Argylle, we get it. He's a sharp and precise example of heroic perfection. Of course his hair is sharp. Lol. Sam Rockwell brings the unique energy and style that make him a loveable scene stealer every time he shows up. That little Rockwell dance, yes!! I admire Bryce Dallas Howard . She did an excellent job, and yet I don't feel this role really suited her as much as others she has played. My take: Fun to watch. Lots of cool details, excellent secondary characters (Brian Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Samuel L. Jackson and Chip the cat), and an excellent soundtrack. A little ice skating sequence at the end was a bit of a shark jump, even for this genre, but overall I would recommend.

True, the writing is a bit clunky here and there, but whatever... it's a Netflix movie. It's not terrible. It's watchable. People's expectations and standards are so high. Not everything is, or can be, the best thing ever.

People are complaining about the acting. The acting is fine. Lord knows we've seen much worse. One thing I found weird was Charlie Hunnam's accent. Actually, in sci-fi movies set in a different galaxy it's always strange when accents are Earth regional, but we just have to get past that, since the actors are from Earth. 😁. I guess I'm used to either Brit or American accents in Space because I found his Irish accent a bit distracting. And, Irish? He isn't even Irish, so this was an odd decision. Someone said there was no motivation for anyone who joined the rebel crew. Actually I found their individual motivations to be pretty clear.

Overall, I enjoyed it. I liked the world building and the esthetic of the different locations. Mainly, I'm just happy to have some sci-fi that isn't set in a dystopian future. I'm so tired of that. For the past few years the majority of sci-fi seems to be a mix of dystopia and zombies with a few super heroes and monsters thrown in. For me, this is a welcome change. I'll definitely watch part 2.