The series begins with impressive images from France. Daryl Dixon is just as at home in this nature as he is in the USA. The imposing nature images run through the entire season. Daryl Dixon, becoming one with nature. The wildness is part of his own core.
A new element in the series: The interweaving of one of the most interesting TWD characters with elements such as art, theology and brilliantly drawn detailed shots. The recordings from the French cities and suburbs are breathtakingly beautiful!
Some criticize the protagonist as a "babysitter", but I disagree. For Daryl Dixon in particular, a focus on his "fear of commitment" was urgently needed from a psychological perspective. In TWD there were always things that were full of promise and moments pregnant with meaning. But how would it develop in a different setting?
As the series progresses, Daryl's attitude evolves from "away from things" to "toward things." It should not be seen as a weakness that Daryl develops a bond with Laurent - quite the opposite! It takes an incredible amount of strength to break down old psychological structures.
For someone afraid of commitment, taking on responsibility can be life's biggest challenge. Once you've come to terms with not trusting anyone, it's downright terrifying to want to trust someone and be able to. In TWD, he had to keep pulling out at regular intervals to be able to endure his bondages. There is nothing you want more than a deep connection and at the same time nothing is more frightening and challenging than that. It's easier to run away and tell yourself that it doesn't mean anything to you.
A journey to himself is also emerging within him. He keeps talking about going "home." Finally, arriving in this series, he asks himself the question "Where is my home and do I have one? Do I deserve a home?". This question is not at all self-evident for a person who had neither a childhood home nor a childhood itself. He grew up with the assumption that this was just it. Home means - not knowing or having a home. It's sad, but even in rubble you can find security and support. An allusion to Judith was very intelligently incorporated here.
A lot happens philosophically in the series.
If you maintain a stable relationship with yourself - aren't you at home wherever you are?
Since I am passionately interested in theology and philosophy, I found the invention of the "Messiah" not so bad, but quite interesting. Laurent is of course not a fighter, but perhaps his immunity holds the key to developing a cure, or perhaps he'll be a human leader of a group in the future. "Hope" - a symbol that holds this dystopian world together.
In his personal development, Daryl does not lose himself, he is still who he always was at his core. Maybe even a little more now than before. I'm really looking forward to Season 2. Will he stick with his development and face the challenges, or will he escape and try to come to the USA? I'm betting on the former. Wouldn't he look for reasons to leave periodically again in the USA anyway? But one thing is clear: returning after walking away is always best.
In everything I see a development from TWD, which was a bit lengthy in parts. Exciting personalities are also introduced here, but you don't waste unnecessary time getting to know them. I love it. It was a wonderful experience for closer observers.
A new element in the series: The interweaving of one of the most interesting TWD characters with elements such as art, theology and brilliantly drawn detailed shots. The recordings from the French cities and suburbs are breathtakingly beautiful!
Some criticize the protagonist as a "babysitter", but I disagree. For Daryl Dixon in particular, a focus on his "fear of commitment" was urgently needed from a psychological perspective. In TWD there were always things that were full of promise and moments pregnant with meaning. But how would it develop in a different setting?
As the series progresses, Daryl's attitude evolves from "away from things" to "toward things." It should not be seen as a weakness that Daryl develops a bond with Laurent - quite the opposite! It takes an incredible amount of strength to break down old psychological structures.
For someone afraid of commitment, taking on responsibility can be life's biggest challenge. Once you've come to terms with not trusting anyone, it's downright terrifying to want to trust someone and be able to. In TWD, he had to keep pulling out at regular intervals to be able to endure his bondages. There is nothing you want more than a deep connection and at the same time nothing is more frightening and challenging than that. It's easier to run away and tell yourself that it doesn't mean anything to you.
A journey to himself is also emerging within him. He keeps talking about going "home." Finally, arriving in this series, he asks himself the question "Where is my home and do I have one? Do I deserve a home?". This question is not at all self-evident for a person who had neither a childhood home nor a childhood itself. He grew up with the assumption that this was just it. Home means - not knowing or having a home. It's sad, but even in rubble you can find security and support. An allusion to Judith was very intelligently incorporated here.
A lot happens philosophically in the series.
If you maintain a stable relationship with yourself - aren't you at home wherever you are?
Since I am passionately interested in theology and philosophy, I found the invention of the "Messiah" not so bad, but quite interesting. Laurent is of course not a fighter, but perhaps his immunity holds the key to developing a cure, or perhaps he'll be a human leader of a group in the future. "Hope" - a symbol that holds this dystopian world together.
In his personal development, Daryl does not lose himself, he is still who he always was at his core. Maybe even a little more now than before. I'm really looking forward to Season 2. Will he stick with his development and face the challenges, or will he escape and try to come to the USA? I'm betting on the former. Wouldn't he look for reasons to leave periodically again in the USA anyway? But one thing is clear: returning after walking away is always best.
In everything I see a development from TWD, which was a bit lengthy in parts. Exciting personalities are also introduced here, but you don't waste unnecessary time getting to know them. I love it. It was a wonderful experience for closer observers.