This is an extraordinary gangster-themed British drama. There are not too many Peaky Blinders-like coats smoking and slow motion. Some are long-form fights. first element.
Let’s talk about the character setting of the plot first. The spiritual outlook of the major gangsters is presented under the smooth and refreshing violent scenes. All the characters have distinct personalities. , Asif's cruelty, Lale's patriotism, Elliot's helplessness... Everyone has their own perseverance, showing the diverse and exciting spirit of the London gang in a smooth and creative plot, especially the rescue of the gypsy father. In the episode of the son, although it failed in the end, the behavior of this group of gypsies who never gave up in the face of desperation was impressive. After the death of the father and son, the title of the play emerged, Gangs of london, this is Gangs of london, shocking, appropriate.
The main director of the show is Gareth Evans from the famous Indonesian action film The Raid series. This time in "London Gangs", the martial arts action scenes of the film and television drama have been raised to another level... Another bloody level, some With the help of special effects and computer special effects, the camera can be described as bloody to the core, detailed headshots, massacres, and bone-deep explosions, every scene can be played with surprises... Make you look forward to the next episode with trepidation. Someone will be brainstorming (mistakenly).
After the breathless violent bombing of the first six episodes, the last three episodes left a lot of regrets. Although it is not unforgivable, the ending method of "conspiracy finally dominates everything" instantly completely flattened the three-dimensional gangsters and undercover agents. Change... The courageous people die, the compromise people survive... Is this the spirit of the London gangster that the director wants to present? Family, honor, justice, and courage have all been wiped out, leaving only power and interests... Even if there is still hope for her mother to turn over at the end, she can't hide the emptiness of this ending. I hope the director can emphasize the gang The code (norm), the code of the family, but the ending that the director left to the audience in the end, like the undercover Elliot who was faltering in the ending, not human inside and outside, compromised, pale, powerless, a bit like "Dark Money Resort" (Ozark) Kind of stingy, not a gangster at all.
In conclusion, this is still a very recommended British drama. Although the film and television dramas in recent years have been rushing towards more blood, there are not many as the director plays so smoothly and meticulously. It is necessary to fit the theme and speak. There are even fewer things. Gareth Evans can be said to have set a new benchmark. I personally think that if the last 3 episodes are handled well, it can definitely become a classic. The work can continue to let everyone see a trace of leisurely poetry in the plasma flying...
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