Wild Palms

A typical example of a series that has tremendous potential but fails to capitalize on it in the slightest. A society plagued by political and economic problems, the rise of new technologies, drug addiction, manipulation by the media, and above all, being torn apart by the influence of a powerful secret authoritarian organization striving for dictatorship. It could have been a truly stylish film with a slightly decadent atmosphere and interesting casting choices, as an actress like Kim Cattrall certainly fits the role of femme fatale, and the main protagonist and his wife make a likable couple. Unfortunately, the script is underdeveloped and makes fools of both sides of the conflict. It lacks logic and credibility in the behavior of its characters, and the world it depicts has too many flaws to convince or even excite me. As is common in American sci-fi series today, it is not pure sci-fi but rather a mysterious series with elements of fantasy. The lower budget also played a part, resulting in the series falling flat with television viewers in America and ending after a limited number of episodes. Overall impression: 25%. (10.10.2010)