tadaia
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4 episodes were not enough for a post Olympics follow-up season. That said I really enjoyed this and hope that they continue future seasons.
As for those complaining about "too many Americans"... has it occurred to them that since this is a followup to the Olympics and the USA (one nation) won a whopping 2/3 of the Sprint medals, it stands to reason that a lot of USA athletes would be profiled? Every sprint Olympic medalist regardless of nation was profiled except one, Brittany Brown (an American). USA Medalist Sha'carri Richardson opted out of participation in the show.
Conversely, we got a lot of coverage of multiple athletes who neither medaled or hardly showed up at the Olympics - none of which were American, unless you count the minor mention of Chris Coleman. Perhaps those upset are more upset that the series reminds them of the USA's dominance this Olympics.
As for those complaining about "too many Americans"... has it occurred to them that since this is a followup to the Olympics and the USA (one nation) won a whopping 2/3 of the Sprint medals, it stands to reason that a lot of USA athletes would be profiled? Every sprint Olympic medalist regardless of nation was profiled except one, Brittany Brown (an American). USA Medalist Sha'carri Richardson opted out of participation in the show.
Conversely, we got a lot of coverage of multiple athletes who neither medaled or hardly showed up at the Olympics - none of which were American, unless you count the minor mention of Chris Coleman. Perhaps those upset are more upset that the series reminds them of the USA's dominance this Olympics.
Considering Henry V was a supposedly a rebellious party boy who became a king, this excruciatingly dour and brooding H5 just didn't work for me as he was written here. I spent most of the film laughing at Chalamet's poor attempt at a 15th century Michael Corleone impression. For an actor with top billing, his one note performance of two facial expressions was underwhelming and I couldn't see why thousands would entrust their lives to that twig in chainmail. I just couldn't take him seriously. Every time Sean Harris opened his mouth all I could hear was Droopy McPoodle with an English accent. Pattinson's performance was so campy to the point of seeming weird... even in the context of this historically inaccurate film. I can't recommend this.