A Series Of Unfortunate Events on Netflix
If you like Wes Anderson and Neil Patrick Harris you will love A Series Of Unfortunate Events
Don't confuse the title for something that went horribly wrong with my Netflix account. It is actually quite the opposite. I had the pleasure of screening the first four episodes of their new original entitled "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" based on the children's book by Lemony Snicket.
As you will recall there was an adaptation for the big screen in 2004 starring Jim Carrey playing the villainous Count Olaf who is replaced in this series by the amazing Neil Patrick Harris.
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The series is centred around the tragic death of the Boudelaire's who leave their three children, Violet, Klaus and Sunny, in the hands of an evil guardian named Count Olaf who's intent is to get his hands on the "Baudelaire Fortune".
With each episode the children must outwit and out smart the Count at every turn foiling his plans as he disguises himself as other characters.
I can't help to compare the beauty of the visual elements of this TV Series to feel very much like Wes Anderson had a lot of influence, even though his name is nowhere to be seen. Its bold, quirky and delightful.
In 2016 we saw one of the best years in Television. Some amazing series came to the surface like Narcos, A Night Of, The OA, Stranger Things and Westworld. This list goes on with one element that ties them all together. They are all very dark tales. And while the title of this new series may seem dark, its fun and hilarious to watch. This feels very refreshing.
Netflix will launch the entire series on January 13th in Ultra HD 4K. If there is any series that will pop on your new flat screen it is this one.
While all three children are charismatic and have you routing for them; its Neil Patrick Harris' performance of Count Olaf that will blow you away. He is hilarious and was born for this part. He is evil enough for you to despise, yet wacky enough in is lies and deceit to make you laugh out loud.
