Kingdom (TV Series) Traveling Alone (2015) User Reviews

good news and bad news

[A_Different_Drummer · 8/10 · 6 March 2016]

The good news is that this episode is an emotional roller-coaster, in many ways unforgettable, and possibly the highlight of the show to date.

In an earlier review of a s02 episode I asked aloud what happened to the sharp writing that had demarked Season 1? Got my answer -- they were saving it for the mid-season break. For this episode.

Also for the record I am still a fan and I will be there for the next set of episodes which I understand are already in production.

The bad news? While it is great that this series found a much-deserved audience, I still think the writers are letting the cast down. What started off as a look into the world of MMA with strong characterizations as a backdrop, has become a show about strong characterizations against a backdrop of MMA.

Not the same thing? If I wanted to be harsh -- and that is not my intention -- I could say that, if the goal is simply to preside over a family intent on self-destruction, I don't really need KINGDOM, I could flip to Ray Donovan.

Or spend time with my own family.

Full Circle

[rjones611 · 10/10 · 9 April 2020]

These characters don't limit themselves to one aspect or emotion, typically tiring out a series. Every character has emotional baggage. Most characters fizzle out when they figure out their front lining flaw. But these fictional characters are so articulate in speaking about themselves that makes us seem they are their own worst enemy and in reality this is how we really are.

Great minus the lack of anoxic brain injury

[feeneycorey · 7/10 · 30 November 2020]

The writers clearly didn't take any advice from medical professionals. The mother OD during the fight and died (ie: eyes wide open). Yet somehow IM Narcan worked on a body that had no heart beat for multiple hours. And the best part is there is no anoxic brain injury. No craziness from the narcan, no N/V. Great otherwise.