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Say Nothing says, “Peace doesn’t come without a cost.” Rightly, as the new series on Disney+ takes us through the Troubles in Belfast way back in the 1970s-1990s when there was ruckus, anger and political mystery. Through true stories, the fascinating show ensures the audience gets teleported and soaked in the era of clash, freedom and fight for your loves ones.
Say Nothing: Plot
Rarely we get a screen adaptation that's at par with its source material. Say Nothing does full justice to its bestselling book. The parallel narratives taking us back and fourth through different eras of history had the probability of falling flat. It isn't easy to ensure different actors enact different ages to perfection, giving viewers no chance of chaos. Yes, it could've sounded very difficult on paper. But the makers take the flow of story so seamlessly ahead, you feel like floating with these characters.
What transpired in Ireland through the Provisional Irish Republican Army, and the inquiries that took place into the Disappeared, in particular the murder of Jean McConville, forms the basic premise. But this show is more about recreating the incidents, atmosphere, tension and performances.
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Say Nothing: Performances
Lola Petticrew as Dolours Price and Hazel Doupe as Marian Price lead the pack. Oh, what finesse there. The casting and the way they dive deep into the texture of the show is worth a standing ovation.
Say Nothing: Direction
Political topics where there's a thin line between protests and fanaticism need to be handled cautiously. Say Nothing not just recreates the world but also the point of views of every side without giving opinion of its own. Credit the direction and cinematography for ensuring that. Only little flaw being, the theme overwhelms you so much, you wonder whether even a nine-part miniseries can do justice. It is the huge canvas that struggles to stay put. It falters sometimes, but mostly brings itself back on track.
Say Nothing: Critique
Say Nothing is for hardcore historical-political drama genre lovers. There might be an outpouring of projects in this line, but Say Nothing is a tad different. It says what is needed, and doesn’t what isn’t needed. For the rest, read between the lines, first the book and then the show!