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Doomsday
USA 2016 - 2020
produced by Sonja O'Hara, Micah Stuart, Karin Agstam (executive), Jaspal Binning (executive), Melissa Nettles (executive), Vincent Petrosini (executive) for Bohème
directed by Jaspal Binning, Sonja O'Hara, Justin Holt, Dan McBride, Micah Stuart
starring Ellen Toland, Sonja O'Hara, Karin Agstam, Alice Kremelberg, Donald Paul, Jaspal Binning, Sara Cicilian, Kelsey Lynn Stokes, Melody Cheng, Barron A. Myers, Mark St. Cyr, Lori Cardille, Vincent Veloso, Michael-Scott Druckenmiller, David Nash, Justin Garascia, Sebastian Quinn
written and created by Sonja O'Hara, music by Eric Romary, Zachary Walter
TV-series
review by Mike Haberfelner
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Dagny (Karin Agstam) runs a commune that sounds almost too good to be
true, as its members live only off the fat of the land, keep their carbon
footprint to a minimum, and strive after peace and tranquility. And of
course, what sounds too good to be true usually is, as Dagny has made
herself absolute ruler of her little cult, and it's up to her what's peace
and tranquility, and those who break her rules are severely punished, at
times murdered. But she keeps her sheep in check by a score of rituals
that are actually thinly veiled methods of brainwashing. Plus her number
two Joshua (Jaspal Binning) has an ever watchful eye on things. Now most
members have actually come to Dagny on their own free terms, but from time
to time she recruits new members, either through the wonderfully naive
Annie River (Ellen Toland), whose honesty wins over people easily, or
through Camden (Sonja O'Hara), who has no proplems prostituting herself
for the commune. Still, troubles are brewing on all ends of the cult, as
many of the members aren't really into all the rules set up by Dagny
anymore, especially the oath to celibacy (something Dagny herself doesn't
adhere to too strictly). Plus, Camden's girlfriend Sorrell (Alice
Kremelberg) has a problem with her having sex with all the new arrivals.
And then one of the new recruits (Mark St. Cyr) is actually an undercover
journalist. And it isn't long before the police gets wind of the little
sect as well ... A pretty fascinating series that doesn't make
the mistake in drawind sect life as just a black-and-white thing but goes
into the minds of the characters, giving them reason to be part of a cult
that's more than just force or brainwashing, and explores many topics,
from community to sexuality, within the context of the series' overall
theme. Likewise, the imagery stays away from just demonizing things and
instead often presents the audience with a very alluring lushness. And a
very solid ensemble make things relatable for the audience, to make this a
truly worthwhile watch.
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review © by Mike Haberfelner
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