AVClub: In spite of this supposed Golden Age of Television with all of its innovative storytelling and “complex” characters and yada yada yada, TV still has a hard time with flawed characters. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no shortage of them, but more often than now these shows depict perceived flaws in characters as something to be fixed or changed to achieve some standard of normalcy. Take a look at the worst of the romantic comedy genre: Nine times out of ten, there’s some character with a fear of commitment, or who doesn’t believe in true love, or who lives recklessly, and the solution to these problems is just a soul mate away. But at the risk of making a head-slappingly obvious point, that’s not how people work. Flaws are just a part of the human character. Some are worse than others, sure, and they come in many shapes and sizes, but many flaws are just things you live and reconcile with as the cost of doing business. And the hope is that you surround yourself with people who recognize and understand those flaws, but forgive them and love you anyway.
Deliver Me Review: The Swedish series follows two troubled teen and their troublesome lives when one of them is shot dead.
Fight For Paradise Review: This reality show is nothing new but there are so many uncomfortable moments that will definitely give you the ick.
Brigands: The Quest For Gold Review: The Italian drama follows a group of brigands, embarking on a journey to reclaim power and some hidden gold.
