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Street Kings" is a brutal and violent action film available now on Disney+ starring Keanu Reeves. Directed by Suicide Squad director David Ayer, the film offers a dark and ominous story.The plot revolves around Detective Tom Ludlow, played by Keanu Reeves, who works for the Los Angeles Police Department. Due to his uncompromising nature, he becomes the target of internal investigations after he was involved in a spectacular hostage situation. When his former partner is murdered and he himself becomes the prime suspect, Ludlow begins his own investigation, unbeknownst to his superiors, to find the real perpetrators.Keanu Reeves shows a completely different side of himself in "Street Kings". Instead of being a radiant hero, he embodies a boozy and brutal character here. David Ayer, known for his penchant for violent and unpleasant characters, once again relies on a male toxicity that shapes the characters and their surroundings. Most characters have little to no potential for identification and are rather unsympathetic.This lends Street Kings a dark dynamic that has characterized Ayer since he wrote Training Day. The film is a gritty action thriller with an FSK 18 rating, justified by the gory and violent scenes. Although the plot isn't particularly original or sophisticated and the macho demeanor can be tiresome at times, the film is recommended for fans of hardcore old-school action.Overall, Street Kings offers a violent and gritty action experience that certainly won't disappoint Keanu Reeves fans. David Ayer's cinematic signature is clearly recognizable and gives the film a raw and aggressive atmosphere. Anyone who has a preference for tough action films and is not put off by the unconventional plot and the rough characters will certainly get their money's worth.

James Gunn, the director of 'The Suicide Squad' and the upcoming 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', is known for his active presence on social media and his willingness to comment and debunk rumours. In the past he has clarified several times when false information about his projects has been spread. However, he recently hinted that he may have stopped fighting rumors and instead let fans draw their own conclusions. While this is certainly an understandable decision, as rumors are often difficult to root out and can fuel additional speculation, there is one habit of DC that James Gunn should end immediately - and that is flooding fans with trailers and teasers.< /p> Over the past few years, DC has followed a trend of releasing numerous trailers, teasers, TV spots and clips for their films. Too much information is often revealed that anticipates the plot or spoils important surprises. It can detract from the film's appeal and overwhelm audiences. James Gunn has already shown that he is a master of marketing. His work on Guardians of the Galaxy proved that sometimes less is more. By withholding information and skilfully building up anticipation, the hype surrounding a film can be increased. It would be desirable if James Gunn would apply this approach to his future DC projects. Instead of inundating viewers with countless trailers, he could focus on high-quality and targeted marketing campaigns that keep the excitement going and get audiences to actually experience the film in theaters. By breaking the DC habit of releasing too many trailers, James Gunn could bring more mystery and value to the films. It would encourage viewers to venture into the unknown and bring back the joy of exploring the film.

Ever since the announcement of Deadpool 3, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, fans have been in high spirits. But now the film seems to be developing into a true best-of of the Marvel mutants, because in addition to the two main actors, three stars from the original "X-Men" trilogy are also to appear. Halle Berry, Famke Janssen and James Marsden are rumored to be reprising their roles as Storm, Jean Gray and Cyclops from the original trilogy and X-Men Days of Dead in Deadpool 3. This information comes from Twitter scooper @CanWeGetToast, who has provided reliable information in the past, particularly regarding Marvel. The rumors seem plausible, not only because of the credibility of the source, but also because of other clues. Halle Berry recently took to social media to show off a new haircut that's heavily reminiscent of her iconic silver and white Storm hairstyle. This led to speculation among fans. In addition, the shooting of "Deadpool 3" is currently underway. Furthermore, the possible return of the "X-Men" stars fits the supposed plot of the film. "Deadpool 3" should take us on a wild chase through different timelines and parallel universes of the Marvel Multiverse. Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, has already revealed that the film will feature time travel, or travel through various Marvel timelines. It is speculated that the multiverse guardians from the MCU series "Loki", including Mobius (played by Owen Wilson), will also appear in "Deadpool 3", possibly joining Deadpool and Wolverine.< /p> It makes sense that alongside Deadpool's core cast of characters like Vanessa, Blind Al, Dopinder, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Yukio and Colossus, the most iconic original X-Men will also play a role - possibly even more characters. With the possible return of the "X-Men" stars in "Deadpool 3", the film will be a real celebration for fans of the Marvel mutants. The combination of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine and the beloved characters from the original trilogy promises an action-packed and entertaining adventure that will take viewers to different corners of the Marvel Multiverse.

The Little Mermaid grossed $30 million on Saturday, according to industry estimates, which is the same amount Disney's Aladdin grossed on a Saturday over Memorial Day weekend. The revised forecast for the Rob Marshall-directed musical is now $97-98 million for three days and $121-123 million for four days. Despite the drop in revenue, that's not a bad result. This is what happens when the industry forecasts a four-day weekend. The "Little Mermaid" is currently exactly in the range of the expected income. We've learned that The Little Mermaid has had the largest global advertising campaign to date for a Disney-branded live-action title (not Lucasfilm or the Marvel Cinematic Universe), estimated to be worth $80 million . Although there was no automotive partner, as is usual with a Marvel film, Disney had numerous advertising partners: - McDonald's launched a Happy Meal program supported by an "Under the Sea" theme. - HSN and Disney partnered with Regal to create the first-of-its-kind augmented reality experience for a collector's ticket, accompanied by a two-hour special. - Mattel has broken new ground in creating doll hair to represent Ariel's hair. The product was so popular that the pre-sale via social media sold out within 24 hours and was ranked as the best-selling doll on various platforms. Additionally, eight puppets were developed to support the launch of the black mothers influencer campaign and a global partnership was created to develop a bespoke TV spot. - BOOKING.COM created a bespoke listing for the ultimate "Little Mermaid" experience, bringing the aesthetic vibe of the sea to a home in the countryside. - ULTA teamed up with two beauty brands for the first time, including Black Girl Sunscreen and Pacifica, creating a licensed collection of beauty products inspired by the film. Separately, Gelish created 36 nail colors inspired by the film, with over 250,000 bottles available worldwide, and a bespoke spot was shown in Times Square. - Kellogg's drew attention in nearly 4,000 Walmart stores with exclusive "Mermazing Berry" packs inspired by the film. Movie ticket offers have also been printed on popular cereal packaging. - Annie's created a limited edition snack and pasta product featuring Ariel on the box and a movie ticket offering on over 4.1 million packs.

Warning, spoilers: Dwayne Johnson is returning in Fast & Furious 10. However, after that, he won't be seen in the action franchise anymore. Henry Cavill has proven that. The cars are the most boring aspect of the Fast & Furious series. Behind the scenes, so much drama happens that Vin Diesel's action saga has now become a mixture of Succession and Jersey Shore. The latest revelation? Dwayne Johnson's Hobbs returns to the franchise's embrace. The post-credit scene in part 10 suggests an important role in Fast & Furious 11. I say, forget it. Just like with Henry Cavill as Superman, there won't be a big return. Dwayne Johnson desperately needed the post-credit scene in Fast & Furious 10 For those who don't understand the significance of the post-credit scene in Fast & Furious 10, here's the most important observation: The Rock comes crawling back to Diesel, whining. Like a trained dog obediently delivering his rehearsed slogan and turning his face towards the camera for affectionate strokes. And this comes after one of the most exciting, funniest, and most childish Hollywood feuds in a long time. The Johnson-Diesel dispute goes back to Fast & Furious 8. Diesel compared himself to the Italian master director Federico Fellini (8½), while Johnson called him an idiot. In the end, it all sounded very final. Why is The Rock returning now? What happened? In two words: Black Adam. The extremely expensive, over 10-year-planned superhero blockbuster was supposed to make Johnson both an innovator and the main hero of a new DC era. It was a move that would have secured his retirement. On par with Superman in a billion-dollar franchise that would make Fast & Furious look like Hot Wheels. Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam Photo in full size Warner Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam But the film was bad, everyone knew it, and in the end, even Johnson couldn't sugarcoat the disaster anymore. For the first time in years, he had to endure a truly ugly flop, and it happened with a prestigious project. It was time for humility, money and dignity were at stake, and suddenly arch-enemy Vin Diesel didn't seem so antagonistic anymore. Dwayne Johnson's Fast & Furious scene is as irrelevant as Henry Cavill's DC return Hence, the post-credit scene in Fast 10. But despite that, I still don't believe in a second Johnson phase of the franchise. This also has to do with Black Adam. Henry Cavill returned as Superman after years, only to be cut off by DC shortly afterward. It will be similar with Dwayne Johnson. Not that Vin Diesel will simply maliciously throw Johnson out of the franchise after the post-credit shoot. He is too fixated on building a Fast & Furious family, even if the individual members don't reciprocate his intrusive affection. Dwayne Johnson will never subordinate himself to Vin Diesel again No, the reason is rather that Johnson and Diesel cannot coexist side by side. Both have been accustomed for a long time to setting the tone in front of and behind the camera in their films. Both almost always produce their films themselves and are considered autocrats on set. Dwayne Johnson even unilaterally changed the ending of his monster action film "Rampage," demonstrating his autonomy. Vin Diesel is no better. Even franchise veteran Justin Lin, who is seasoned in handling such egos, couldn't bear it anymore. He resigned from the director's position for Fast & Furious 10. And Dwayne Johnson is no Justin Lin. The billion-dollar Hollywood star, who once referred to himself as "franchise Viagra" for Fast & Furious (via YouTube) and was the highest-paid actor in the world in 2020 (via Forbes), will not subject himself to an ego rival whom he clearly dislikes. That is the real reason for Dwayne Johnson's quick Fast return The post-credit scene simply serves to keep him in the conversation. According to IMDb, Dwayne Johnson currently has seven films planned, all of them blockbusters. They will bombard audiences with Rock content through streaming and cinema screens until the bitter taste of Black Adam is erased from their memory. When the first Fast & Furious 11 trailer reveals the deception of the Fast 10 post-credits, nobody will care anymore. Dwayne Johnson didn't celebrate his brief Fast 10 appearance, as he has done so often on social media before. It only proves how embarrassing the whole situation is for him. But apart from that, there was surprisingly little excitement about the big revelation. Could it be that some fans were relieved when Black Adam burst the ever-growing Rock bubble of megalomania? Such fatigue can only be cured by restraint. A quality that the star does not possess, despite all his humility.

Fans will be able to immerse themselves once again in Amazon's dark fantasy world as early as late summer. It has taken a while, but we finally have a new sign of life for Amazon's fantasy spectacle, "The Wheel of Time." In a teaser, the tech giant announces that the great hunt will begin on September 1 for Season 2. The brief text overlay in the footage is quite noticeable. Perhaps knowledgeable fans can share some insights about it in the comments. We now know that a whole host of new faces has been cast for Season 2 of "The Wheel of Time," and work is already underway for the third season, which has already been greenlit. A total of eight new episodes will be released weekly starting in September on Amazon Prime Video. The first episode will be titled "A Taste of Solitude." Admittedly, the video snippet for "The Wheel of Time" is not particularly spectacular, but at least we now know that the release of the second season is only a few months away.

It has been 15 years since the beginning of the MCU with "Iron Man." On the occasion of this anniversary, director Jon Favreau and producer Kevin Feige reflected on the start and revealed what could have been different... In a video released by Marvel, "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau and MCU mastermind Kevin Feige look back on the first film of their franchise. 15 years ago, it all began with "Iron Man." A significant part of their conversation naturally revolves around the casting of the lead role. Because for many, the character Tony Stark, alias Iron Man, is now inseparable from Robert Downey Jr. Favreau reveals that Feige and Marvel were already familiar with Downey Jr., as they had previously met with him for a villain role in another film: "You all had already met with him for Doctor Doom or something in another project. I think he had auditioned for 'Fantastic Four.'" ROBERT DOWNEY JR. AS DOCTOR DOOM IN "FANTASTIC FOUR"? Favreau is referring to Tim Story's "Fantastic Four" from 2005, in which Kevin Feige and his Marvel team were already involved. In the end, however, the role of Doctor Doom went to Julian McMahon instead of the also considered Robert Downey Jr. – a stroke of luck for Marvel fans. Because, of course, it would have been possible for an actor from that non-MCU project to still have a role in the MCU afterward – the best proof of this is Chris Evans, who played Johnny Storm in "Fantastic Four" and then went on to portray Captain America in the MCU. However, immediately following "Fantastic Four" and the 2007 sequel "Rise of the Silver Surfer," it would have been highly unlikely, especially for such an important role that was meant to lay the foundation for an entire franchise. By the way, the Fantastic Four and possibly the villain Doctor Doom will soon make their way into the MCU. A "Fantastic Four" film directed by Matt Shakman ("WandaVision") is set to be released on February 12, 2025. Casting is currently underway, and it is expected that Marvel will officially announce the cast at Comic-Con San Diego from July 20 to 23, 2023 – although rumors are already circulating. There have been reports that Adam Driver is allegedly being considered to play Reed Richards. Doctor Doom could also appear, and there have been rumors that he will be introduced as a major villain for the entire MCU beforehand. There have been repeated claims that he would be seen in post-credit scenes of films, but each time, these rumors turned out to be false.

With "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight," the next "Game of Thrones" spin-off is already confirmed. However, it is not intended to interfere with "House of the Dragon" - a difference will also be ensured. HBO In an interview with the industry magazine Deadline, Francesca Orci, responsible for all HBO productions in the "Drama" department, provided an update on the "Game of Thrones" plans, particularly the upcoming spin-off "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight." Based on the fantasy stories "The Hedge Knight" and "The Adventures of Dunk & Egg" by George R.R. Martin, the series will narrate the story of Ser Duncan the Tall (alias Dunk), a knight, and his young squire Aegon (alias Egg), who later becomes Aegon V Targaryen and has a significant impact on Westeros. Initially, the scripts for the first season were supposed to be in development, but due to the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood, these works are currently on hold. Nevertheless, it will be the next spin-off, and there is already a clear plan in place. THREE SMALLER SEASONS WITH LESS EPICNESS FOR "THE HEDGE KNIGHT" Francesca Orci confirms hints that author Martin made a while ago: "The Hedge Knight" will be produced for a total of three seasons. Each season will adapt one of the novellas. The first season will cover the titular "The Hedge Knight," the second season will be "The Sworn Sword," and the third season will be "The Mystery Knight." The seasons will be released on a yearly basis. In Germany, all the novellas are available in the anthology "Der Heckenritter von Westeros: Das Urteil der Sieben" ("The Hedge Knight of Westeros: The Judgment of the Seven"): "Der Heckenritter von Westeros: Das Urteil der Sieben" on Amazon* While Martin previously mentioned six episodes per season, Orci now states that the series will be smaller in scale than "House of the Dragon" and "Game of Thrones." This not only refers to the scope but also to other aspects. The series will not be as CGI-heavy since, for example, there are no dragons. The events will take place in fewer locations, and everything will be smaller and more intimate. The series will be faster to produce, ensuring that it doesn't compete with "House of the Dragon" and provides a different viewing experience. "THE HEDGE KNIGHT": 3 SEASONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE END Although initially only three seasons are planned for "The Hedge Knight," the series doesn't have to end there. They "definitely" want more. Martin is known to be considering additional novellas. If he decides to write them eventually, they will gladly consider them. However, for now, they are only focused on the three seasons. Regarding the progress of other "Game of Thrones" projects, Orci did not disclose any details in the interview with Deadline. These projects are still at such an early stage that it is uncertain whether they will actually be realized. The same goes for the continuation of the main series with Kit Harrington as Jon Snow. They are still working on advancing it to a point where they can give it the green light, but they cannot promise anything at the moment. As is known, HBO is concurrently developing numerous "Game of Thrones" ideas, but ultimately, only a few will be continued and produced.

Netflix has given Arnold Schwarzenegger his first original series, and FUBAR turns out to be a 425-minute trash fest. While the series has its flaws, it doesn't disappoint. Arnold Schwarzenegger may not be the teenage action hero he once was, but that's not stopping him from delivering a great performance in FUBAR on Netflix. Although the series becomes quite action-thrash at times, it's guaranteed to bring tears of laughter to your eyes. While FUBAR's storyline isn't particularly original, it serves its purpose. Nearing retirement, CIA veteran Luke Brunner (played by Schwarzenegger) wants to spend more time with his ex-wife Tally (Fabiana Udenio) and adult daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro). However, they don't know anything about his secret agent operations and have considered him a boring businessman for 40 years. But during Brunner's last mission, there is a surprising revelation: his seemingly innocent daughter turns out to be a CIA agent and an experienced spy. The shock and the broken trust are great, but there is no time for quarrels: the crime boss Boro (Gabriel Luna) threatens the world with annihilation. The Brunners go on a mission together. For action fans, FUBAR might be disappointing. Schwarzenegger is now 75 years old and can no longer compete as a credible one-man army. The fight scenes aren't spectacularly choreographed and the CGI feels cheap. The series as a whole doesn't look very good. However, all of this is made up for by the series' meta-charm and humor. Schwarzenegger has long since retired and was never known for his acting skills. But it is precisely these obvious weaknesses that make the series so charming. Schwarzenegger performs with great joy and passion and embodies his role with a self-mockery that is simply likeable. FUBAR takes a terrific look at the action heroes of the 80s. Luke Brunner is a confident but totally out of touch clumsy man who, after 15 years of divorce, wants to win back his ex-wife and forbids his daughter Emma to use swear words. The chemistry between Schwarzenegger and the other cast members, particularly comedy talent Fortune Feimster and Travis Van Winkle, is great. The series joyfully deconstructs Schwarzenegger's over-the-top masculine personality and packs a heavy dose of nostalgia. She takes the time to take Emma's boyfriend, a skinny nerd with a fear of escape rooms, seriously. It's the muscle pack

Renfield, a film starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield, promised to be a promising horror comedy. The premise sounded promising: Renfield wants to quit his job as Dracula's employee and is trying to escape his master via a support group. Unfortunately, the film did not live up to expectations. The chemistry between Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult is quite entertaining in the few scenes in which they interact. Cage's portrayal of Dracula trying to manipulate Renfield is compelling. Hoult, in turn, tries to reinvent himself as a positive and life-affirming person while secretly moving into a colorful apartment. These scenes are funny and offer conflicts that are both entertaining and painful. Unfortunately, these scenes only make up about 15 minutes of the entire film, which has a running time of 93 minutes. The remainder of the film is filled with a subplot revolving around a drug gang in New Orleans. However, this plot is uninteresting and is dominated by wooden dialogue and silly action sequences. The characters have little motivation and their actions are largely unfounded. The story fails to create moral ambiguity or despair and leaves viewers uninvolved. Rather than being trash comedy that celebrates its trash status, Renfield tries and fails to be overly funny. The film feels long and uninspired, and the forced jokes don't resonate with viewers. Overall, Renfield is a missed opportunity. While there are some entertaining scenes between Cage and Hoult, the rest of the film is dominated by a boring subplot that offers viewers little. The film failed to live up to its potential as a comedy horror and remains largely disappointing.

Die kontroverseste Serie des Jahres, The Idol, wird von Lily-Rose Depp in der Hauptrolle gespielt, doch ihr Co-Star und Schöpfer der Serie entpuppen sich leider als Schwachpunkt in diesem erotischen Psychotrip. The Idol erzählt die Geschichte eines Pop-Stars, der in die Fänge eines Nachtclub-Besitzers und Kultführers gerät. Die Serie, die von Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, dem Schöpfer von Euphoria Sam Levinson und dem ehemaligen "Nightlife Entrepreneur" und Autor Reza Fahim entwickelt wurde, wurde jedoch seit über einem Jahr von negativen Schlagzeilen begleitet. Beteiligte beschrieben den Inhalt als "kranken Folter-Porno" und warnten vor der Pervertierung der ursprünglichen feministischen Idee. Auf dem Filmfestival in Cannes wurden die ersten beiden Episoden von The Idol gezeigt. Der Artikelautor sah einen erotischen Psychotrip im Musikgeschäft und eine überraschend starke Lily-Rose Depp in der Hauptrolle, jedoch scheiterte der "Genius" der Serie vor der Kamera. Ursprünglich wurde die Serie mit einem Budget von 75 Millionen Dollar von der erfahrenen Regisseurin Amy Seimetz (bekannt durch The Girlfriend Experience) gedreht. Jedoch verließ sie die Produktion, nachdem etwa 80 Prozent der Serie abgedreht waren. Berichten zufolge war Tesfaye mit der "weiblichen Perspektive" der Show unzufrieden. Daraufhin wurde The Idol komplett neu gedreht, mit Sam Levinson als Regisseur und einem stärkeren Fokus auf die Liebesgeschichte und Nacktszenen. Quellen aus dem Produktionsumfeld zeigten sich entsetzt über die Änderung der Serie. Die neuen Drehbuchentwürfe wurden als "sexueller Folter-Porno" bezeichnet. So viel zu den Schlagzeilen, aber wie sieht es wirklich mit der Serie aus? Der Erfolg von The Idol hängt von der faszinierenden Lily-Rose Depp ab. In der ersten Folge wird der Intimacy Coordinator eines Fotoshootings auf Wunsch von Superstar Jocelyn (gespielt von Lily-Rose Depp) in der Toilette eingesperrt. Das kann als Statement der Serie verstanden werden: Einerseits wollen die Macher mit der Serie provozieren, wie Abel Tesfaye in Cannes erklärte. Andererseits kämpft Jocelyn in The Idol um ihre Selbstbestimmung - sowohl in Bezug auf ihre kreativen Entscheidungen als auch auf ihren Körper. Sie wird bei diesem Fotoshooting von einer kleinen PR- und Management-Armee umgeben, darunter Hank Azaria, Troye Sivan und Jane Adams. Sie diskutieren über die Rettung von Jocelyns angekratztem Image, während sie gleichzeitig herablassend auf sie blicken. In diesen Momenten entfaltet sich der stärkste und vielversprechendste Teil von The Idol: die giftigen Dialoggefechte dieser Gruppe bringen humoristisches Licht in das düstere Psychodrama. Gleichzeitig gewährt uns Jocelyns Kampf mit ihrem Team die empathischsten Einblicke in ihre Figur. In einem Video-Dreh, der zu einer Tortur mit blutigen Füßen wird, brilliert Lily-Rose Depp zwischen verbissenem Perfektionismus, Euphorie und Überforderung. Obwohl wir Depp in den ersten beiden Folgen nicht vor einem größeren Publikum sehen, genügt ein Blick, um ihr den kämpfenden Pop-Star abzunehmen. Sie überzeugt sowohl vor der Kamera als auch in komplexen Choreografien mit Hintergrundtänzern. Fraglich ist jedoch, wie viel Interesse zukünftige Episoden diesem Handlungsstrang noch entgegenbringen werden, denn es gibt ja noch The Weeknd. The Weeknd fällt als vampirischer Verführer durch. Der echte Popstar spielt den Clubbesitzer Tedros, der in einer unfreiwillig komischen Szene in dunkler Dracula-Montur auf der Einfahrt von Jocelyns Villa auftaucht. Es entsteht eine erotische Anziehung auf den ersten Blick, und sie scheint nach dem Tod ihrer (mutmaßlichen) Showbiz-Mutter nach Orientierung zu suchen. Er lockt sie mit Inspiration und musikalischem Know-how an. Beide teilen ein Faible für BDSM-Spielchen, die in den ersten beiden Folgen relativ harmlos und mit vielen Andeutungen inszeniert werden. Es handelt sich höchstens um eine Variation von "Fifty Shades of Red", aber wer weiß, was in den kommenden Folgen noch kommt. Jedes Mal, wenn sich die beiden treffen, schafft Levinsons Inszenierung eine intensive, hochgradig sinnliche Atmosphäre, als sei ihre Liebesbeziehung eine Fortsetzung von Jocelyns Musikvideo-Choreografie im Privaten. Jedoch erweist sich Tesfaye als katastrophale Fehlbesetzung in der Rolle des gefährlichen Verführers. Seine Präsenz vor der Kamera wird sowohl durch Levinsons inszenatorisches Geschick als auch durch die Strahlkraft von Lily-Rose Depp gedämpft. Manchmal erinnert er an die männlichen Helden aus Hollywoods Noir-Erotik-Boom der 80er und 90er Jahre, wie sie in Filmen wie Basic Instinct oder Jade zu finden waren, in denen selbstüberschätzende Männer von einer Femme fatale verschlungen wurden. Tatsächlich wird in The Idol an einer Stelle sogar Basic Instinct im Fernseher gezeigt. Allerdings wird Tesfaye als das genaue Gegenteil dieser Filmhelden präsentiert: ein geheimnisvoller Homme fatale à la Gaslight, der in das Leben einer Frau tritt, sie verführt und in den Abgrund ziehen will. In den ersten beiden Folgen wird der Spalt zwischen Inszenierung und tatsächlicher schauspielerischer Leistung nicht geschlossen. The Idol basiert auf der vielversprechenden Geschichte eines Pop-Stars, der vom Geschäft gefangen genommen wird und nur in der körperlichen Lust Freiheit zu finden scheint, was sie letztendlich in ein weiteres Gefängnis führt. Nach den ersten beiden Folgen bleibt jedoch vorerst nur ein nicht besonders skandalöses Erotikstück, ein schwacher Hauptdarsteller, eine überzeugende Lily-Rose Depp und die wachsende Frage, wie Amy Seimetz's Version der Serie ausgesehen hätte. Trotz der Kontroversen und negativen Schlagzeilen bleibt die Serie The Idol aufgrund der magnetischen Darstellung von Lily-Rose Depp als Jocelyn und einigen humorvollen Dialogen zwischen den Charakteren interessant. Obwohl der männliche Hauptdarsteller, gespielt von The Weeknd, als vampirischer Verführer enttäuscht, ist die Inszenierung und Atmosphäre der Liebesbeziehung zwischen den beiden dennoch sinnlich und fesselnd. Es bleibt abzuwarten, wie sich die Handlung und die Charakterentwicklung in den kommenden Episoden entwickeln werden. The Idol hat das Potenzial, ein triumphaler Erfolg oder ein Millionengrab zu werden, abhängig davon, ob es gelingt, die Schwächen in der Besetzung und der Inszenierung zu überwinden und die vielversprechende Geschichte eines gefangenen Pop-Stars auf eine fesselnde und ansprechende Weise zu erzählen.

White House Plumbers" is an extraordinarily compelling and gripping series based on true events that gives us a deep insight into the politics and intrigues of the Nixon era. With a first-class cast, an outstanding narrative and careful research, the series manages to captivate the audience while at the same time conveying historical context in an understandable way.A big plus of the series is the outstanding acting performances of the entire cast. Each actor embodies their role with such conviction and credibility that the viewer is drawn into the story. In particular, the main characters, the members of the notorious "Plumbers" team, are portrayed in an extremely multifaceted and credible way. Their motivations, fears and inner conflicts are sensitively examined and give the series additional emotional depth.The plot is extremely well constructed and skillfully staged. The series takes the time to explore the political intrigue and machinations in detail and convey the complexity of the events. This creates an extremely gripping atmosphere that constantly maintains the interest of the viewer and encourages them to keep watching. Each episode unveils surprising twists and new information, leaving viewers excited and awaiting the next revelations.Another advantage of the series is the excellent staging and the authentic set design. The team has managed to skillfully capture the historic ambience of the 1970s. The costumes, the music and the detailed recreation of the political scenery take the audience back in time and give the series a distinctive and authentic charm. You really feel transported into the atmosphere of that time.A possible weakness of the series could be the abundance of information and characters. Due to the complex storyline and the large number of people involved, it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of things. It requires a certain attention on the part of the viewer to grasp all the connections and entanglements. Still, this is more of a minor criticism given the other strengths of the series.All in all, "White House Plumbers" is an extremely successful series that masterfully combines exciting entertainment with historical accuracy. It offers a fascinating perspective on a dark chapter in American history and leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. For fans of political thrillers and historical dramas,