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Narrative
Covering four tumultuous decades during the Troubles in Northern Ireland
The real Dolours Price was married for two decades (1983-2003) to Irish actor Stephen Rea. During that time, Rea appeared in the film for which he is probably best known in the United States: the 1992 romantic thriller The Crying Game. In that film, Rea plays Fergus, a highly reluctant and ambivalent member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), the same organization Price has been involved with for many years. I’ll start by saying that the production of this series is excellent, the acting is fantastic, and the overall story is compelling.
But I think this will appeal to a wider audience because it’s portrayed as a character-centered drama series
As someone from Northern Ireland, it’s always great to see something from here represented on TV or in the cinema, but there’s usually the feeling that it’s a ‘B’ production at best. I am pleased to say that is not the case with Say Nothing, this series has been so well made that I imagine it will be seen and enjoyed by people all over the world. Things like this are usually only of interest to people on the island, those directly involved or history buffs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched something and heard the Northern Irish accent butchered to the point of cringing.
I don’t know where they were hiding, but they finally found them!
I always thought to myself «if only we had some top actors (other than Liam Neeson) who could play these roles». The acting was excellent throughout the show and it’s great to see a local talent getting some much needed and deserved recognition. I didn’t know most of the cast of this series, but if at least one or two don’t become household names in the UK I’d be surprised (especially the actors who played the Price sisters). I haven’t read the book, though I imagine it’s more historical and factual about what happened during the Troubles.
The series certainly keeps this historical and cultural impact in mind, even if it is largely character-driven
It does a great job of developing the characters and portraying all sides of the characters involved and showing a multitude of emotions for people we’d probably prefer to see as one-dimensional in real life. My only reservation about this series is that I felt that the narrative of Troubles was slightly one-sided. The focus is obviously on the IRA/republican movement, so it’s no wonder they are seen as the protagonists. However, there are two sides to the story of the Belfast conflict and it seems that the Protestant/Unionist side has been left out entirely.
a good show
That said, I think they did a good job of showing how bad things have become and how the lines between good and evil have blurred, even in wartime and even when you’re convinced that the only correct opinion is yours . I expect that viewing will be difficult for many people, especially those who have been directly affected and those who may still be grieving the loss of loved ones. My hope is that people can enjoy it for what it is, an excellent piece of television on a subject that most of the world may have forgotten or never heard of, and I hope that prejudice doesn’t get in the way of their enjoyment. by her.