For those who don't follow the DC comics of Hellblazer, may still have heard of the character Constantine, thanks to the Keanu Reeves movie released back in 2005. However, I must incessantly point out that the ongoing show is much better than the movie adaption, even though it's just at it's first season. As an added bonus, Matt Ryan certainly has the charm in order to pull off the 'badass and smart exorcist' factor that is needed for the portrayal of the character.
As far as the show's categorisation of dealing with supernatural beings from the depths of hell or beyond, the creators have done a good job. The individual episodes may have no major relation to one and another but I like they way there have been subtle hints of something worse that's about to happen to the characters probably at the end of the season, rather than just dropping the whole thing on the viewers like a sudden bomb. The visuals are quite effective and so is the setting that gives the whole demonic vibe to the show.
There are moments wherein the some of the episodes get a little too sentimental for my liking but I suppose it does add a complexity to the characters. I did find one or two episodes a bit dragging as compared to the usual fast paced ones but the incidents in each one are creative nonetheless. The show definitely has the dark edge with the aura of mystery that's very much appealing.
Happy binge-watching!
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