The Lazarus Project follows the story of George as he begins to re-live time after witnessing the end of the world.
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Anjli Mohindra ( Vigil, The Bodyguard) also brings another compelling performance as the quick witted agent Archie, who’s devote loyalty is surprsing given her backstory – which is also cleverly interwoven throughout."You can't turn back time to stop what happened to Sarah." Sky TV has premiered this new sci-fi series streaming this year, and it's also available in the US now as well. However, his arc quickly evolves following a personal tragedy, and his dynamic with Tom Burke is particularly fascinating once the two characters connect. Paapa Essiedu’s ( Gangs of London, I May Destroy You) performance is a perfect entry point for the viewer, portraying a believable disbelief and shock at the time jump revelations. As George discovers more about the mysterious organisation, he certainly sees a different and darker side to Lazarus – and this grey area in which the characters inhabit is absolutely fascinating. What’s so fantastic about the writing for this series is the fact that it’s so easy to empathise with Burke’s ‘villain’ Rebrov – leaving you to question the ethical and moral quandary if you were in his shoes. Tom Burke and Vinette Robinson particularly shine as their respective characters’ tragic story is unravelled. Throughout the standout third episode, Barton explores the ethical and moral quandary of resetting time for “the greater good” and what implications it truly has on individual’s lives. However, we gradually discover that his mission – tracking down a formidable criminal (Burke) who plans to cause global destruction by detonating a nuclear warhead – isn’t quite as clear cut as it seems. His introduction into The Lazarus Project – the top secret organisation who have got the ability to turn back time in order to prevent extinction level events from taking place – is brilliant, with Paapa Essiedu perfectly portraying what I imagine would be everyone’s reaction to discovering a secret and mysterious organisation. But this high concept, action-thriller truly excels due to the emotional performances and moving central love story which drives George and Rebrov to the limit.Įpisode one plays out like Groundhog Day, thrusting viewers into George’s lens of confusion over the apparent time loop. We are directly immersed with George into this exciting secret organisation – think the time bureau from Loki crossed with the team from Spooks – with breakneck pacing and impressive action sequences. This fascinating central concept really is a gripping watch thanks to Barton’s ambitious narrative filled with time jumps, time loops and extinction-level threats, unravelled via non-linear storytelling which plays with time and narrative structure. But when George is hit by a personal tragedy, he faces a complex choice – if you had the power to rewrite your past, what would you sacrifice to do it…? Enter Archie (Anjli Mohindra) an agent of covert organisation The Lazarus Project, who protect humanity from extinction-level events from happening by harnessing time jump technology. Trapped in his own groundhog-esque scenario with his recent work promotion and marriage to long-term partner Sarah (Charly Clive) seemingly erased, George is convinced he’s going crazy. The time-bending show from Giri/Haji writer Joe Barton assembles Paapa Essiedu, Tom Burke and Caroline Quentin for one of the breakout British shows of the year, with a moving tale of love and fate set within a timey wimey, sci-fi/action thriller.ĭirected by Marco Kreuzpaintner ( Beat), the Lazarus Project centres on the seemingly everyman George (Paapa Essiedu), who suddenly wakes up and realises he’s re-living the same moment from months ago.
How far would you go to save those you love? This age old question proves the central moral conundrum in Sky’s latest series – the high concept, eight-part action thriller – The Lazarus Project.
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