@mixer1701: He's not that stupid, if you look at it. Drunk, yes. Driven to despair by not being able to produce an heir, yes. As a result, he has a lot more demons than his wife, for example. Hence, all the abomination of nature comes out.
Shaved armpits, of course, look more aesthetically pleasing, but why close-up? It looks strange against the background of greasy suits, bad teeth and other realistic details.
Some scenes are repeated: the spy was cut up again, the husband mocked his wife again. There's still so little going on, but it's still nice to watch. The priest touched me well during my exile, of course. And it could have helped, considering that prayer helped the cheerful widow last time. Actually, Lorna remains my favorite. Wonderful in every scene. How well she climbed into the icy river.
Many people note Hardy's excellent acting and his getting into character, but I want to say that all the actors here are well-chosen! And yes, the series is great, as always.
@Lala_B: Female seconds did happen, but only in exceptional cases. Mostly, of course, in women's duels. In Russia, Durova's "cavalryman girl" was, for example, a second in a men's duel (but everyone thought she was a man, so it doesn't count). In general, this could not have happened in an OFFICIAL, documented duel, but considering that they were shooting on Gypsy island, it could well have happened. If we talk about the rules, then close relatives could not be appointed as seconds (and she, in fact, was his stepmother), so the addition of the wrong gender would not have changed the overall picture.
But in general, yes, only "equals" could be participants in a duel. Therefore, a female second is a "trap" (insults from women were even 1 degree lower than similar from men, because they are women). Delaney's appointment as her second shows his disregard for this duel and the code in general, as well as (in context) that he considers Lorna to be his equal.
@hirondelle_: there were all kinds of duels, including when they shot themselves in a closed room)) In general, the Dueling Code was such a document... They often hammered a bolt into it.
@TinARu: Well, of course, after that. In general, I feel sorry for her - brotherly love is objectively a burden to her, including his nocturnal walks. And hubby just gets jealous and beats her up, not realizing that she loved him, anyway. And he could be her salvation, not a jealous asshole and loser who no one needs (as he was shown in the duel).
@Yagneshka: I totally agree. She is clearly ashamed of her feelings for her brother, and even more so she is afraid that people around her will find out. But her husband is only jealous and conducts rapid exorcism rites, and even in her house she does not feel at ease. So I really feel sorry for her, they've surrounded her from all sides.
What I like most about this series is this kind of openness and frankness. If the poor are really dirty, ragged and smelly. Whores are worn out, flabby, ready for anything for half a shilling. In short, there is no gloss here, as in many films about the 19th century, where for some reason everyone has perfect teeth, hair and skin. In Taboo, you can feel the stench and darkness of England right through the screen.
In the last episode, I was glad that the action was on, but I was wrong. :D the series gently touched us, crumpling up the duel and again slipping in a set of its "standard" scenes (James needs something, an altercation with Lorna, someone offers him something, the East India Company is shouting and indignant, etc.). These scenes, though eerily atmospheric and moving the plot, and, undoubtedly, perfectly directed and played in 10 minutes (which is only worth the exorcism over Zilfa, it became so disgusting, words cannot convey. I felt those rough hands right on me and the smell from her mouth, how disgusting, painful, insulting, and how trapped she feels), but honestly, I'm already tired of it.
but there is no price for a purely scripted series. the logical, progressive and organic steps of each hero along his path are incredibly pleasing. I like how the screenwriter and director are working on the Lorna-James relationship: from the outside, it seems that nothing has changed (they bicker, don't talk, argue), but the viewer unmistakably feels how these two have stuck to each other. very, how should I put it more correctly.. sensitively written
P.S. Am I the only one who sees a glaring resemblance between Delaney and Tommy Shelby? Stephen Knight somehow didn't even bother writing the character of James. Separate "hardy", voodoo and incest from Delaney and you will have a silent and insanely intelligent war veteran who was injured on her, always on his mind, living for the sake of the "game" itself, finding a way out of 90% of situations. Does it remind you of anyone? besides, Delaney, like Shelby, occasionally gets moral pussies from big men who always find out information about him from somewhere, but in the end he always gets out and gets away with it. in general, I'm not trying to offend either Taboos or Visors, I like both series very much. I consider the first 2 seasons of Visors to be the standard, but I couldn't help but notice the similarities.
So far, I like Daddy's widow the most. But my sister's husband went a little bit, well, your wife fucks with her brother, take an example from King Robert, go hunting))
Was it just me, or was the scene where James goes to the American doctor taken from the previous episode, where he also walked? The same angle, the same unfolding dirty raincoat. A feeling of deja vu, but I'm too lazy to look for confirmation of my feelings.")
- You think she is beautiful? - Not only is she among the large number of women I would sleep with, she is also among the much smaller group of women I would masturbate of (on?).
It's already episode five, and I just can't get used to the actress playing Zilfa. It's rare that I get hung up on an actor's appearance, but her eyes are bulging like a frog's, which is why she's always surprised, it just freezes me out... A boring character and a game set against a very bright cast. And especially against the background of the second main female character. Sadly.
The music on the screensaver and the atmosphere in general, everything is so reminiscent of Penny Dreadful. I miss Eva Green. I wish she could play the sister.
I did not expect such a duel outcome))) In general, the series is gorgeous with political intrigues, family secrets, exorcisms and voodoo))) Tom Hardy looks cool in this role, the devil is very charismatic.
Discussion: Season 1, Episode 5 Join the Discussion
59Well, at least it wasn't bloodless.
every episode gets darker and darker, I like it..)
I wonder who this James Delaney baby is from?
It looks strange against the background of greasy suits, bad teeth and other realistic details.
Actually, Lorna remains my favorite. Wonderful in every scene. How well she climbed into the icy river.
But in general, yes, only "equals" could be participants in a duel. Therefore, a female second is a "trap" (insults from women were even 1 degree lower than similar from men, because they are women). Delaney's appointment as her second shows his disregard for this duel and the code in general, as well as (in context) that he considers Lorna to be his equal.
something like that)
The fifth episode is already here, and the series is still suspenseful, the acting is excellent and the script is very well thought out.
And I take it that the exasperated Zilfa asked James for help?
In general, I feel sorry for her - brotherly love is objectively a burden to her, including his nocturnal walks. And hubby just gets jealous and beats her up, not realizing that she loved him, anyway. And he could be her salvation, not a jealous asshole and loser who no one needs (as he was shown in the duel).
She is clearly ashamed of her feelings for her brother, and even more so she is afraid that people around her will find out.
But her husband is only jealous and conducts rapid exorcism rites, and even in her house she does not feel at ease.
So I really feel sorry for her, they've surrounded her from all sides.
In short, there is no gloss here, as in many films about the 19th century, where for some reason everyone has perfect teeth, hair and skin. In Taboo, you can feel the stench and darkness of England right through the screen.
but there is no price for a purely scripted series. the logical, progressive and organic steps of each hero along his path are incredibly pleasing. I like how the screenwriter and director are working on the Lorna-James relationship: from the outside, it seems that nothing has changed (they bicker, don't talk, argue), but the viewer unmistakably feels how these two have stuck to each other. very, how should I put it more correctly.. sensitively written
P.S. Am I the only one who sees a glaring resemblance between Delaney and Tommy Shelby? Stephen Knight somehow didn't even bother writing the character of James. Separate "hardy", voodoo and incest from Delaney and you will have a silent and insanely intelligent war veteran who was injured on her, always on his mind, living for the sake of the "game" itself, finding a way out of 90% of situations. Does it remind you of anyone? besides, Delaney, like Shelby, occasionally gets moral pussies from big men who always find out information about him from somewhere, but in the end he always gets out and gets away with it. in general, I'm not trying to offend either Taboos or Visors, I like both series very much. I consider the first 2 seasons of Visors to be the standard, but I couldn't help but notice the similarities.
But my sister's husband went a little bit, well, your wife fucks with her brother, take an example from King Robert, go hunting))
- Not only is she among the large number of women I would sleep with, she is also among the much smaller group of women I would masturbate of (on?).