A remarkable debut that rescues the best of the western, The English is a striking new production by BBC with the Amazon Prime Video which brings together a great plot with an incredible cast.
The plot takes place in 1890, around Oklahoma, where Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt) is traveling to seek revenge on the man she believes killed her son. Blinded by her rage, she fails to realize the dangers of the place and quickly finds her life threatened. That's how you know Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), who saves his life and the two join in their journeys, in an attempt to protect themselves from the numerous dangers they will encounter on the way.
The roadmap for Hugo Blick rescues the narrative of the western classics, while choosing to show the fights for land and the prejudice against the Indians in their different tribes. As the protagonists go through locations and challenges, parallel stories are presented, which are even more interesting than the main plot.
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The setting and suspense with the risk of death lurking around every corner makes The English a series practically impossible to put down. The accurate narrative, which mixes between the moments of violence that must be shown or just left implied in the scenes, increase the tension and interest with the production, giving the spectator an immersive experience that has not been transported so well to the screen for a long time.
While the cast is divided between Indians and English, in constant battle, Blunt and Spencer form an unlikely friendship, which they represent very well. The performance and chemistry of the two is remarkable, doing an incredible job since their first appearances, making a common thread that takes the plot forward along with their relationship. The whole core, in its enormous diversity, does a great job, giving the necessary support so that the main ones can stand out even more.
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Among all these elements, the dialogue certainly deserves attention. While moments of tension are shown, the dialogues are well balanced between relief and specific information, always respecting the language of the time and each people. Acid humor is very present in this production, which brings a good refreshment in the course of the plot.
The English it is a refreshment among the current premieres. Bringing back a theme so beloved by the audience, updated with reviews that could be current and the right dose of diversity, the series is a quality show and very remarkable.
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