The Uncanny Counter (2020 - 21) Entering the Third Act and I Answer the Critics
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There are a few good reasons why this show has become a runaway success for OCN. It certainly isn't because the plot says anything new or does anything new with the fantasy-superhero genre. What it does though is make use of familiar elements in an engaging way. And it certainly helps a lot that the actors are good and well-cast. It was always clear to me that this show was a superhero origins story and origins story follow a well-worn trajectory.
The Uncanny Counter (2020 - 21) Entering the Third Act and I Answer the Critics
The Uncanny Counter (2020 - 21) Entering the…
The Uncanny Counter (2020 - 21) Entering the Third Act and I Answer the Critics
There are a few good reasons why this show has become a runaway success for OCN. It certainly isn't because the plot says anything new or does anything new with the fantasy-superhero genre. What it does though is make use of familiar elements in an engaging way. And it certainly helps a lot that the actors are good and well-cast. It was always clear to me that this show was a superhero origins story and origins story follow a well-worn trajectory.