A miniseries set in 1940s London, it has an all star cast which mirrors the Downton Abbey style of upstairs and downstairs, with more jazz and high fashion.
The drama starts and ends on a high note, but the series didn’t find the appeal required and was cancelled after its first season. It had promise as it painted a very authentic picture of life during the Second World War.
Great performances by Steven Mackintosh, Olivia Williams, Kara Tointon, Matt Ryan, Hermione Corfield and Mark Benton, with music written by Jamie Cullum.
I enjoyed this period extravaganza with all the familiar twists and turns. High production values and great music make it an entertaining watch.
A TV series which goes beyond the moon, on the first manned mission to Mars. Hillary Swank is at the helm with a multi-cultural cast, giving a wonderfully nuanced performance.
The makers have taken great care to focus on personal issues, evolution and growth rather than making it an all out sci-fi story.
The ensemble cast all have stories, languages and development of their own, which makes this a truly global show. Based on international co-operation and understanding, the plot promotes it in every way possible.
Josh Charles, Vivian Wu, Mark Ivanir, Ato Essandoh, Ray Panthaki and Talitha Bateman pack powerful performances, which fuel the drama on Earth and in deep space.
An iconic location in The Exiled Rogue Series, it is the backdrop for many pivotal scenes. A beautiful likeness drawn and painted by a very talented artist, Saumya Sharma @tissayra_arts
A compelling and dark anthology, this mini series is full of mystery and drama surrounding the crime. Delve a little deeper and you see patterns and motivations which you could never imagine or predict.
The mood is dark, the performances intense, the pace slow and the trauma deep. While you uncover one truth, another more complex dilemma presents itself.
The content may be distressing or dark, but there is a strong message there about unresolved grief and the feelings and emotions it can evoke.
Super excited to share the title of my second book! Part 2 of ‘The Exiled Rogue Series’ and a direct continuation of the amazon #1 bestseller ‘The Codes of the Exiled Rogue’
20/20 vision is defined as ‘perfect vision’ because no aids are required to see better. The angel number 2020 is telling you to be prepared for what is coming your way. Whatever comes your way, is going to teach you to be a better person. This year has been labelled many things, but if we decide to ignore it’s true purpose, we might miss out on a great deal of wisdom which was meant to be learned.
Let’s change the way we look at this year, there are 5 months to go which will serve us differently if we open up and accept what we have to learn. Surrender to the will of the universe and continue to look for creative solutions to your issues. Expand your vision to see even the most minute silver lining and be able to receive any help or assistance in the form of the human or divine! Stay blessed!
I chose to watch this because of M Night Shyamalan’s name. The promo was promising, creepy and interesting.
The viewing experience didn’t translate into the expectation. Peppered with some well acted and crafted scenes, the story builds too slowly for a ten episode series.
The basic premise is freaky, but is soon dismantled by vague plots and unexplained twists. I am all for suspense, but the audience needs a thread to hold on to.
No conclusion in the end made it a betrayal for the viewer, which was mildly compensated by the mood, tone and background score.
When I decided to move from Dubai having lived there all my life, it was no surprise that it caused many to be in shock, disbelief or denial. “Why would you leave Dubai to go to Mumbai?” someone asked. At that time all I could say is “Because the city is alive and buzzing and it challenges me,” something that Dubai had stopped doing a while ago.
I landed in Mumbai on 23 July 2010, in the middle of the monsoon season, with two suitcases and lots of ideas on where life would take me. “So is this it, will you be here permanently?” someone asked very soon after I moved. I had the insight to say, “I am here for now,” and left it at that. Mumbai was indeed ‘the city of dreams’ and that’s where many milestones were achieved and beautiful friendships made.
But like any catalyst, Mumbai started whispering in my ear after five years of being there, saying “I have taught you what you needed to learn”. The old dream, the last unfulfilled one of moving to Australia, was a parting gift from Mumbai. A process that was stuck in Dubai moved along smoothly when I revisited it. Less than two years later, I found myself packing my bags again to move to Melbourne.
It has been a little over three years here and I now realize what Mumbai was trying to say to me. Every city I have lived in has taught me things that I needed to know to grow in the next one. Mumbai was a beautiful gestation period as it sprung forth the purpose that I created for myself in Melbourne.
I changed careers, studied and trained to be a counsellor. I started my own counselling practice and have recently qualified to provide supervision to counsellors as well. A dream that was nurtured in Dubai when I was in high school, for which I took a writing course in Mumbai finally came to fruition in Melbourne. I wrote three books in the span of a year, completing a story idea that germinated while watching a movie in Mumbai. I thought it would end with one book, and laughed at the idea of writing three. But write I did, riding on a wave of inspiration, flowing with a perspective I wanted to share with the world.
Today marks ten years that I left Dubai. A place I yearn to visit more than ever since travel became a distant reality. I miss my parents, my family and my friends, most of whom I am better connected with, as the distance hasn’t been an issue thanks to technology.
Leaving the nest and spreading your wings is something I wish for everyone who wants it. There is growth outside the comfort zone and I am glad I had the chance to move and grow when I was ready for it. If you too, find yourself at a crossroads, don’t be scared. Everything you have ever wanted is on the other side of fear. Take the plunge and embrace the adventure!
“I had to make you uncomfortable, otherwise you never would have moved.” – The Universe
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