Terra Nova
Synopsis:
The TV drama series stated with the the world in the year 2149, where Earth is on the verge of extinction due to air quality deterioration and over population. At the Hope Plaza in Chicago, scientists discover a rift in space-time that allows the people to travel back in time to 85 million years to the prehistoric Earth where the people are able to restart life again without the tainted pollution. However, the selected people and their families are those with higher qualification who are able to contribute to the development there such as scientists, doctors, agricultural experts and others. Also the current law forbids a family to have more than 2 children. So, enter the Shannon family, father is Jim (Jason O' Mara) - a homicide cop, wife Elisabeth (Shelly Connn) - a surgeon specialist in skin and others, children- Josh, Maddy and Zoe. Due to the law enforced, Jim goes to prison when he attack an enforcement team who found them having the 3rd child - Zoe following a tip-off. After 2 years, Elisabeth went to the prison to inform Jim that she and 2 children has been recruited to go to Terra Nova and hatch a plan to enable Jim escape and bringing along Zoe to Terra Nova. The plan is executed successfully and the Shannon Family is able to start a new life in Terra Nova which is headed by Commander Nathaniel Taylor (Stephen Lang), a pioneer and leader of Terra Nova who is in-charge of security and other administration task. In the beginning life is almost like a paradise in Terra Nova, but the longer they are there, they discover that they are not the only people there. They have to deal with the Sixers, lead by Mira (Christine Adams), the different types of carnivorous dinosaurs and a whole new surroundings.
Review:
I have taken a short break from watching movies (rest assured, i am in-progress of watching Arena - Samuel L. Jackson, to write a review later) and move to some drama series for a change. I got a hold of the first 7 episodes of this much hyped drama series supposedly to be the most expensive TV drama and produced by Steven Spielberg. But i was a bit skeptical since Falling Skies, another US drama series also produced by Steven Spielberg was quite weak. But, after watching the first 2 episode- Genesis, i was quite blown away by the massive production of the drama that it almost feel like i was watching a movie. The cast and acting was good and believable. I especially like Stephen Lang presence whenever he is on-screen. It almost feels like Avatar again but i do not think that Damien Garvy acting as Boylan was good but luckily other crews overall acting was good and covers all shortcomings. The cinematography was also good with some great shot of the prehistorical world with an almost like Avatar type, overall editing was tight without any dilly-dally, some of the technology-wise is also an eye-opener and the music background score is also good. From episode 3 onwards to 7, each episode presents new adventure and although not as good as the first 2 episode, it was enough to glued to the television for the next hour. Overall, this is an above average TV series and i hope that it will have enough substance to keep on continue giving surprises.
Verdict:
4 star out of 5.
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