Well, here we go again for the fifth time.
I've been an avid watcher of the Peaky Blinders since day one and while this opener wasn't as good as the others, it still was a very good and strong episode.
Has it changed? Yes. Is it understandable that some people don't like the change in cinematography? Absolutely. But compared to all the other shows out there, it's still well above average.
The acting and dialogue were good, although a bit wooden at times. The cinematography is different, but also very refreshing.
On the downside: Too much time was wasted on finding the best camera angles and shots which left the story behind. Since the very beginning, Peaky Blinders has lived from the strong and fast forward moving plot. The plot was there, but as others have already pointed out, the pace was too slow for a six episode season.
I don't mind the new art style from the new director, as long as the plot stays as strong as it was during the last 4 seasons. Hopefully the next episode will have a better balance between the two.
Nonetheless a very strong episode.
8/10
I don't mind the new art style from the new director, as long as the plot stays as strong as it was during the last 4 seasons. Hopefully the next episode will have a better balance between the two.
Nonetheless a very strong episode.
8/10