This statement is both strong praise and also a natural comparison after watching this show, is that ‘Devs’ is the closest thing TV has produced to Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’.
The main reason this is an obvious comparison is that it features some of the most striking and visceral sound and visuals that I have ever seen on a television show, very similar to the impact 2001 had over 50 years ago.
Above those points, the story itself is a twisty, thoughtful, slow burn look at the universe, and our very understanding of time and life itself.
Alex Garland created the show, and the man who directed Ex Machina and Annihilation, also writes and directs all eight episodes himself. You can very heavily feel his unique style, and the whole thing is a refreshingly singular vision.
The cast is impressive as well, with Nick Offerman and Alison Pill in particular impressing me as they do something different than I’ve seen before.
It isn’t perfect and it’s a very slow burn, but it is a remarkable piece of television that should really be experienced by as many people as possible.
Rating = 4.5/5
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