Altered Carbon Episode 2.2: Payment Deferred
Written by Sarah Nicole Jones
Directed by Ciaran Donnelly
- Synopsis: As Col. Carrera takes charge of the murder investigation, Kovacs sets out to find Axley's bounty hunter, and Poe's memory glitches worsen. (Netflix.com)
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| Col. Carrera and the Protectorate's Wedge |
On
Payment Deferred, events begin
to heat up with the introduction of Col. Carrera (Torben Liebrecht)
the face of the Protectorate forces on Harlan’s World. He quickly
shows his ruthlessness and disregard for local law enforcement by
exterminating the entire investigation team of the local police. His
agenda is simple, maintain a solid Protectorate presence on Harlan’s
World. He is Big Brother and a true believer of the state. He is a
problem for Danica Harlan (Lela Loren), as well as for Kovacs.
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| Danica Harlan |
The
interwoven mesh of interests explodes on the screen with much needed
energy. Danica faces Quellist terrorists, Carrera’s dangerous
presence, questions from her own Cartel about her fitness to rule,
and the difficulties of holding it together through a tentative
cease-fire that might end at any second.
Sarah Nicole Jones has embraced a controversial angle with her portrayal of the protagonist. Kovacs'
growing disdain for Poe’s glitches and emotional entanglements ring
off, given that Kovacs is in search of his one-true-love himself. Poe
suddenly is just a tool, disposable, forgettable, and replaceable.
This makes the protagonist less likable to the audience, which is a problem.
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| Trepp |
Kovacs
own quest mostly takes second place to the world building. Trepp
(Simone Missick) isn’t a lone wolf and that adds some flavor and depth to her
character.
Mackie continues his wooden acting, which has markedly gotten worse. Stiff postures, tight shoulders, and an unchanging expression do not make for good viewing. He doesn’t even move his head much, almost cement-like. Scenes where he tries to convey feelings feel as if he’s constipated, more than emotional.
Mackie continues his wooden acting, which has markedly gotten worse. Stiff postures, tight shoulders, and an unchanging expression do not make for good viewing. He doesn’t even move his head much, almost cement-like. Scenes where he tries to convey feelings feel as if he’s constipated, more than emotional.
Hopefully
the acting will improve soon and match the improved quality of the
story.
References
"Altered Carbon: Payment Deferred," Netflix. March 1, 2020. www.netflix.com
"Altered Carbon: Full Cast and Crew," IMDb.com Inc. March 1, 2010. www.imdb.com
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