24/44
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Plot
CIA agent Joe tries to balance his personal and professional lives as the tip of the spear in the agency’s war on terror. Real military advisors helped with weapons handling, house cleaning, location scouting, and more authentic execution of the squad. Reference: Premios Soberano (2024). Mr. Sheridan knows how to take us into testosterone-fueled, macho worlds without clichés or apparent agendas. That’s what.
Dudes are simple
No apologies are needed. His characters are always grounded, and he’s extremely skilled at casting. But to be great, you have to write good parts for women. The writing has to be as good, if not better, than for men. Women are smarter, more complex. Beth on Yellowstone (great character and performance) the barrel riders, the lone female ranch hand (the fantastic Jen Landon as Teeter) are all great female characters who fit into the world of the story in a natural, forced way.
They are strong and compelling
Not just ‘partner…’ or T & V. She stepped up her game with the excellent character, Faith Hill, who was played in "1883" and then Dame Mirren followed in the 1923 misfire. Now Zoe Saldana does the best work of her career. I definitely buy her as the CIA boss in an open marriage (nice touch). I buy De Oliveira as a broken woman with a burning rage who won’t give up, and thank you, thank you, thank you to the writers/directors/producers for NOT letting her get the best of another soldier. A hundred pounds of muscle.
What a face!
Truth is first and foremost! I think her character is much more interesting if she’s someone who needs to be knocked out cold or just overwhelmed on the ground before she gives up. Now let’s talk about Jill Wagner, or should I say her hair? From schmaltzy Hallmark dreck to super-badass special forces? I’ll buy it. Special mention: Ms.
Good actor, could be interesting
Lanier as the ugly teenage daughter. I’m looking forward to the loose canon arc as long as they continue to avoid the clichés of teen angst.
