Netflix's new series, based on the novels by A.J. Quinnell, moves away from the 2004 film to offer its own story. With a relentless pace, it blends visceral action with a dense emotional weight. John Creasy returns as a tormented bodyguard, but here the path to redemption is full of twists and calculated violence. A thriller that hooks you from the first episode.
How the series builds tension with long takes and surround sound 🔥
The direction relies on long takes that immerse the viewer in the action without abrupt cuts. The camera follows Creasy in enclosed spaces, creating a sense of claustrophobia. Sound design is key: silences are used to amplify tension before each outburst. Dialogue is sparse, and the soundtrack, with deep tones and electronic elements, reinforces the atmosphere of imminent danger. There are no editing tricks; the effectiveness lies in the economy of resources.
Creasy and his method for not dying in the attempt (nor in the series) 😅
Watching Creasy face off against hitmen is like watching your brother-in-law try to assemble Swedish furniture: you know he's going to struggle, but you can't look away. The guy takes revenge as if it were end-of-semester homework. Every punch hurts, every explosion seems straight out of a poorly planned move. The series makes you want to be a bodyguard, until you remember that your biggest risk today is running out of coffee.