As
predicted, the season ends with a gripping, bang-up conclusion. (Regrettably, the season finale doubles as an
unplanned series finale; the show wasn’t renewed.) While State
of Play remains the U.K. journalism show closest to my heart, The Hour has certainly proved to be no
televisual slouch itself.
The
stakes, naturally, go as high as they can go when it comes to bringing the
story to light. I like the way this show
really demonstrates the power and reach that news can have. It’s like a living force. It can make lives or ruin them. It can move the people’s perceptions. It can drive those like Bel or Freddie to a
sort of wild, determined greatness. The Hour understands that power; as
Randall says, a truly excellent news broadcast can make you “hear the tick” of
each second of the broadcast as you watch from the edge of your seat.
As for
Randall… all I can say is wow. PC is
absolutely stunning in the finale.
There’s a tremendous scene
with Lix that simply has to be seen to be believed. Almost difficult to watch, it’s so intense. PC was nominated for a BAFTA for this role,
and even if he’d been total garbage for every other moment of the season, he
still would’ve been nominated on the strength of this scene.
If this
description has made you maddeningly curious, you can find the scene in question on youtube, but I wouldn’t recommend
it. Though I’m sure it’d still be
affecting on its own, it’s so much more powerful in the context of the story,
knowing who Randall is and why this is going on. See, I’m so adamant about this that I’m not
even giving you a link! If you can’t
resist, you can seek it out yourself.
Wrapping
things up for The Hour:
Accent Watch
Scottish.
Recommend?
In
General
– Definitely. Strong characters, an
engaging story, fantastic acting, and luscious production design. Home run all around.
PC-wise – Frankly, I’m
wondering why you’re still wasting time reading this review when you could be
watching PC as Randall. Yes!
Warnings
A scene
of violence.
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