Having started watching “Spy” at the beginning of zero, I did not overcome the first season. These were those blessed (and perhaps terrible times) when there were more than twenty episodes in one season, and they lasted for a long time.
But now, twenty years later, I can fully enjoy the creation of the great J.J. Abrams and get stunned by how loose cranberries are.
Don’t think, the “spy part” in the series is all right. The main character - a clever, brave, seductive Sydney Bristow clicks like a nut any, even the most dangerous missions and along the way understands the secrets of his family. The plot of each series is built in such a way that keeps you in suspense: it will be captured or not captured, exposed or not exposed. Despite the fact that all episodes are built according to the classical scheme, this is a plus, not boring.
But the way the Russians and Russia in general are represented in “Spy” is a complete attas. To begin with, almost all the Russian characters in the series speak simply with a monstrous American accent. Of course, I understand that our brother in the American acting environment is not so much, but from Abrams I expected more scrupulousness in this regard.
It’s just funny to hear the main character speak Russian, presumably without an accent, but in fact there is nothing to understand. For the American audience is quite suitable, but we will definitely have a hard time, given that the Russians are presented as the main villains for almost all five seasons.
Again, it's not just about language. The filmmakers seem to be broadcasting from behind the Iron Curtain, having no idea what Russia looks like at the beginning of the two thousandth. For Americans, these are still dolls-bears-balalaikas. What is the bar shown in one of the episodes in Novosibirsk (!) with the interiors of a classic English pub, but where the barmaid wears a colorful Pavlovosad (or similar) scarf on her head!
In general, it is possible to safely endure such lapses only if you treat it with humor and not take it to heart. These days, of course, the representation of other cultures in show business is more strictly treated, otherwise cancel culture will catch up and punish everyone. But in those days, it seemed normal to write on a box of Uakshytskh-5 missiles and assume that this is what the Russian language looks like.
' The Spy' this is one of my favorite shows. A vivid story and an example of how strong and enduring a fragile girl can be. One of the most popular series of the two thousandth years, but I almost managed not to notice it, and after watching was very impressed.
Bright, rich and very exciting plot is undoubtedly an integral part of the series. The story is simply incredible, when watching I was surprised many times and as soon as the writers managed to bring so many ideas into one series. I remember that I was particularly hooked in 'Spy' so it is almost impossible to predict the future course of events, do not lend themselves to a deep analysis of the characters' characters, each positive character can at any time become negative and vice versa.
Incredibly charismatic actors, absolutely every character turned out with its own twist in character. My huge love for Jennifer Garner began with this series, such a fragile beauty and performs many of her tricks herself, which in the series are simply countless, Jennifer has just amazing charisma and she completely bribes. Victor Garber, also incredibly charismatic actor and in the series he gave a hundred percent, I did not doubt for a second that he is the character that he says he is. David Anders in the series can be described in just a few words - a villain you can fall in love with, he is so charming in his role that he hardly causes denial, rather somewhere even empathy. I also loved Mia Maestro, with her sweet smile and sad eyes. In general, I liked that all the characters have their negative and positive sides, there is no such clear distinction between good and evil and it is not always possible to predict how the characters will behave.
I really liked the visual component, incredible special effects, a huge number of beautiful views, different countries, costumes. With 'Spy' I didn't miss a second and it was very sad to break up. I still remember this series with great warmth.
J. J. Abrams tried his best: there is everything to hook the viewer and make you follow the rapidly swirling plot-mass of memorable images of the main character, missions in different parts of the world, spy stuff, mystical riddles and, of course, a love line.
The performers of the main roles were simply amazed: an excellent game, everyone joined the role, a negative impression was made only by Mia Maestro (Nadia Santos), who in the fourth season joined the task force. In my opinion, she never joined either the CIA or the series as a whole.
I would like to highlight my favorite characters:
(1) A real Colonel Jack Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is an example of what a man and a father should be.
2) The best villain and charisma is undoubtedly Julian Sark.
My review is short, but I can’t help but mention the Russian villains that were mentioned in almost every second episode. There was laughter in every episode and conversation. Especially remembered the city of Sovogda (typical Russian name) and the plaque with the street “Sokolnikom”, Omsk, in which the screenwriters on the square is the Moscow Kremlin and, of course, tasks, where Sidney depicts “Russian”!
I recommend the series to watch, but I rate only the first three seasons, 4 and 5 did not like it.
9 out of 10
The main raisins of this series in the selection of actors. There is nothing to talk about, just mention Quentin Tarantino in one episode. Terry O Queen, warmed up in front of “Lost” and played a rather curious and vivid role. Jennifer Garner revealed her character with such art and savor that it's nice to watch. Michael Vartan, in general, is not very well known to me actor, either before or after “Spy” has charm and brutality. Bradley Cooper here is so young, and not yet closely associated with Bachelors.
Overall, very nice, fresh, a lot of spy stuff and action in each series.
The standard fixation on the impossibility of a relationship between a double agent and her handler is played out in its own way, and remotely resembles only the high relations between Mulder and Scully. Here, too, each series evaluates the support, the connection between them and wait for each new series to assess how their relationship is developing. Since I have not watched the series yet, I want to squander and see if they will be together at the end or not.
In the series there is intrigue, even intrigue, and it looks like a volley.
A lot of cool ideas, cool characters, which can be discussed separately for a very long time.
Once again convinced of the genius of D. D. Abrams, I highly recommend everyone to watch. I can’t believe that one creator worked on Armageddon (script), Mission Impossible 3, Frontier, Lost, Alcatraz, Star Trek. The creation is really worthy of attention of fans of action and spy dramas.
Decent work. A worthy author.
Having barely watched two-thirds of the first season, I decided to end there (although I love spy sagas). Yes, I succumbed to the enthusiastic comments of movie fans of my favorite site, and in vain. In my humble opinion, the series is absolutely passable, designed for a very unbiased and not demanding contingent. The action and events of the film are as far removed from reality as the Deaf, 39; from our real police. 'Das is fantastic' at its worst. A fairy tale for gullible and naive spectators. For creators and producers, the main thing is more action and a little lyrical drama.
I'll take it from the bones, what I think is wrong. The main character is something. From series to series, the eternal, amazing expression of her face will be remembered for a long time. And that's it!!! I can’t say anything more about her as a person. He constantly runs somewhere, shoots at someone, fights with someone, and in ordinary life - a gray mediocrity with its cockroaches and complexes. Absolutely agree on all points with 'Pomorochka' - mortal boredom, and even primitive. Director of stunts and combat scenes, and at the same time special effects - on soap!!! Such primitive and improbable fights I have not seen in a long time. It is clear that all fights are contactless, but they fly beautifully. Bollywood on vacation! Well, how can a fragile lady with a thin bone after the battles with a few healthy trained men come to her senses so quickly, and, looking like a new ruble, lead an ordinary life among her friends? No bruises, no cuts, no multiple broken legs and arms. Terminator, man. And so in everything: our ' beauty' as a Komsomol girl - always ahead, her black assistant - on the pickup and any mission impossible - for them like a nut to chew. Against the background of all this – the incessant drama with her father, a strange relationship with a curator from the CIA, and in general her triple life – something completely ridiculous. But the most ridiculous thing about the series is the very fact that there is a powerful, such as a conspiracy, terrorist or espionage organization SD-6, for which it worked. Well, the CIA and the NSA would have hit her right away. And here's the game in 'cats and mice' stretched as much as 5 seasons!
Yes, before the Bourne trilogy, the same 'Mission' or, at worst, the recent 'Cape Town Code', this 'kin' as to New Zealand swim. It's called looking and forgetting. What did people admire? I'll probably never understand.
According to modern illiterate youth, Niasilil. I'll leave it out. It's just a pity for the time spent on this blanket.
To say that Spy is a great show is to say nothing about it. All 5 seasons look in one breath, series after series, season after season. Although the number of main characters, God forbid, reaches two dozen, each of them has its own story, which in the course of the series change in completely unpredictable directions. Yes, J.J. Abrams is a master at creating intrigue, plot twists and other directorial chips that almost any viewer likes so much.
The cast is chosen perfectly, sympathy for the main character Sidney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) appears almost from the first series. Arvin Sloan (Ron Rifkin) is a kind of evil genius who manages to gain the trust of not only the main characters, but also the viewer himself. During the series, his character and actions change, but how and in which direction you will learn when watching. Jack Bristow (Victor Garber) is suddenly confronted with the need to communicate with his daughter, rather than desire.
Each character of this series in certain moments by coincidence, turns out to be the main character of the series, which does not allow the viewer to get tired of the monotony and monotony of the plot. Speaking of storytelling. In "Spy" a large number of storylines running parallel. Which, again, does not let the viewer get bored. There are espionage missions (of course, how not!), and faith in the predictions of the prophet who lived more than five hundred years ago, and difficult family relations, and love triangles – what else is there. Each viewer will find a topic close to him.
Throughout the series, it is impossible to predict what will happen in the next moment, the template of the plot does not smell at all, and it also leaves a positive impression about the series.
It is impossible not to pay attention to the costumes, equipment, outfits of the main character while she is on a mission. Each episode of Sidney enters the role of people of different professions: from a waitress to a girl of easy behavior.
There is a lot of Russian in the series. From signs on buildings (sometimes with inconsistent cases), to replicas in Russian from actors. It sounds strange and funny.
Also, I want to note that the main genre of the series, still, drama. And in this direction in 2002, Jennifer Garner received the Golden Globe for Best Actress on TV.
You can list many more advantages of the series, tell about its unlikeness to others, but the best thing is to feel it yourself and witness it. So if you're thinking about it, it's not worth looking at, I'm saying a firm yes! Definitely worth it.
P.S. At the end of the last series of the series was very pleased with the warm appeal of the directors to the audience: “Thank you for 5 incredible years.”
Previous, super-successful fun JJ Abrams resembles a youth party: bright clothes, sequins, rhythmic music, constant movement. A typical clip is in the best traditions of RNB and “arming girls”, and quality clips in our time differ from films only by timekeeping and lack of conversation, if not equating them with rapper recitals.
A good hundred episodes of “Spy” (if you add up all the seasons) are an eternal repetition of the same set of moments with a small “half step to the side”, and no global changes occur even at the end. Roughly speaking, it is voiced at the beginning of each episode, beginning with the words: “My name is Sidney Bristow, I am a double agent...” And then a set of clichés: a glide at Sloan, lying to his partner, a secret meeting with Vaughn, a spy mission, the transfer of info to the CIA, a quarrel with his father and a dose of lyrics with friends. The first two seasons each new series regularly repeats the previous one, only Jenny Garner's clothes and hairstyles change.
Moreover, in each series there is a session in the highest light, where Sydney is dressed in the evening toilet, and then she rushes through the corridors, cutting out everyone in her path. Can you tell me which series doesn’t have that? Agents Mulder and Scully have been skating on missions for nine years, and for nine years we’ve been seeing the same thing. That’s right, but X-files had a much more leisurely rhythm, and the point was not in the “obstacle races”, but in the investigations, of which “Spy” simply does not. But there is a melodrama here: we will humble ourselves, wipe the snot.
"Pionka" = "007 + Lara Croft," and each mission of Sydney is "steal, run, swap." It looks fun and exciting, but by the end of the thirtieth series you want something new. Want some? Get it! The second season ends with the defeat of SD-6, Sidney and Vaughn, her nondescript and verbose handler, find each other and... happy ever after? A-no, season three begins.
In the third, all the power and attention of the viewer is usurped by a new interesting character - Irina Derevko, Sidney's mother, a terrorist and KGB spy. Thank you for waiting for the new Alias.
But, as in any successful television project, sooner or later there is a failure = the lack of fresh stream, the viewer is bored with monotony, nothing else can be sucked out of the finger, the writers are squeezed like lemons, you need a shake and shock. The first sign that there is nothing to turn around is the involvement of new relatives in the plot: sisters (especially previously unknown), aunts, uncles, ex-boyfriends, etc., of course, with a colorful life and a vague past. "Santa Barbara," another.
But the shock came, and the creators visibly hit the gases, rushing off-road. Since I’ve already discovered a couple of secrets, I’ll just give you a hint: the events of the third season have changed the general direction of the series so much that I didn’t want to continue watching it. Tore everything to hell, knocked the viewer off track, wrapped everything in such a bad way, and I seriously thought, would you stop watching? But I did. By the end of the fourth season, everything more or less leveled, returned to normal, and the most ardent fans of “Spy” reached the last two seasons.
Now to be specific: everyone admires Garner. Initially, I didn’t like her (and protruding ears, and small eyes, and soldiers’ shoulders, and a smile), but then I got used to it, God is with her. She plays, by the way, in “Spy” an order of magnitude better than in her other films, especially in this regard, the nightmarish “From 13 to 30”, through which she passed with such an expression of the face “dibilo”, that the psyche of the girl is scary. Here she's on and off. And Vartan, who is so often called “love”, well, so poor that it is pathetic to watch. Fresh, nondescript, mediocre - no talents, no virtues, one terrible, crooked nose. The truth seemed to love Sidney, "seeing her off with his sad puppy eyes," and that, you know, coolly casts doubt on season three. I was not impressed by their love.
But seeing someone from the series to the series brought me great pleasure, so it was Victor Garber, ie Jack Bristow, Sidney's daddy. Cold-blooded, unflappable, the smartest man (as far as it could be revealed in the series), a real agent who does not occupy any restraint, courage, hypocrisy, or brains. By the way, Jack’s protruding ears painfully resembled Sydney’s ears, so their “kinship” is confirmed by the “family” resemblance. Jack is good, and the series dedicated to his graters with his ex-wife-traitor are the most juicy, bright and memorable in the whole series. I watched this line with interest. By the way, the Network of sites dedicated to Jack and Irina, almost more than the topic of “Sidney and Vaughn”. Okay, by the way.
Bottom line: a nice show worth finishing after season three, but the producers’ greed knows no bounds. This is confirmed by rumors of 4.5.6 seasons of Lost. People, don't screw it up. More is not always better, especially when ideas have dried up and norod is tired.