Perry Mason

chrisd8930

12 ago 2020 · tramite TMDb

9.0

okay so this is a program i personally admit i love theres a ton of action adventure good plot even better story however there is so much sex and nudity i hardly recommend it to anyone ill say if you arent sensitive to that kind of stuff then for sure watch this winner

martinrobles

1 giu 2025 · tramite TMDb

7.0

**Shadows and Injustices** This is a bold and highly rewarding reinvention of an iconic character that transcends the expectations of a simple prequel or reboot. Set in the gritty Los Angeles of the 1930s, the series immerses us in an atmosphere where the Depression era merges with the glitz and shadows of an incipient Hollywood. The work explores the origins of the mythical Perry Mason as a tormented private detective, a war veteran with psychological scars and a hazy morality. Matthew Rhys delivers an outstanding performance, imbuing the protagonist with a vulnerability and rawness that make him deeply human. He is a flawed Mason, driven by a thirst for justice for the underprivileged, which constantly clashes with the systemic corruption looming over the city. The series is a visual feast that masterfully recreates the city of the era—from opulent lounges to the darkest alleys—using the play of light and shadow to reflect the moral complexity of the characters. The plot, often intricate and bleak, harshly tackles social injustice, racism, and the dark side of the American dream with admirable seriousness and depth. Its cancellation by HBO and Team Downey (owned by Robert Downey Jr.) after only two seasons is a deeply disappointing decision and a significant loss for quality television. In an era of content overproduction, where so many mediocre fictions find an absurd continuity, it is paradoxical that a work of this caliber was not given the opportunity to fully explore the complexities of its universe and the evolution of its narrative.