The limited series will launch exclusively on Netflix worldwide on December 30th, 2020. Overall I really enjoyed this show (I loved the opening credits) and would recommend it, bearing in mind the provisos above.Netflix has released the first teaser and has announced the premiere date for its second Danish Netflix Original series EQUINOX. It reminded me of old ballads such as Thomas the Rhymer. It sits very comfortably within what is often found in traditional folktales and other pagan myths and legends.
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The finale does not give full and complete answers to every loose thread and it could be seen as somewhat ambiguous, however I found it to be totally satisfactory. It also has a couple of jump scares and there is a strong atmosphere of threat, so bear these in mind also. If paganism, related ceremonies and sexual activities are not your “thing”, or if you are unable to suspend your disbelief, then this is probably not a show you will enjoy. The cinematography is another very strong aspect of Equinox, and I particularly liked the “other world” visuals.įolkloric and pagan storylines are, as previously mentioned, integral to this story. This is down to the seamless, superb editing along with decisions as to costuming and colour palette. Have you ever watched a show where you have struggled to work out what is, or is not, a flashback? There is absolutely no problem when watching his show in that respect. The editing of this show is truly excellent. Alexandre Willaume was, I thought, outstanding in the range he showed as Henrik. Of the other supporting cast, Henne Hedelund was fabulous as the “unstable” mother, Lene, and Lars Brygmann as Dennis, the father. Danica Curcic was very impressive as Astrid as was her “younger self”, Viola Martinsen. The performances in the show are all extremely good, without a single weak link. There is definitely a display of the varying kinds of survivor guilt, ways of coping (or not) and also the guilt that is apportioned to them by others. The lasting effects upon those closest to Ida who did not disappear, the “survivors”, if you like, who are destined in some way not to be taken is interesting. Some of those are family, others are friends and there’s the impact upon the wider community as a whole. A lot of time is spent looking at the impact of the disappearances (in particular that of Ida) upon those left behind. Perhaps it could have done even more to set up a feeling of challenging this in the audience.Īnother major theme is dealing with loss.
Mental health, especially that of Astrid but also of some other characters is explored really well. There are a couple of major themes in this series. I enjoyed the reveals and trying to work out what was happening and what had happened with the lead character. (More details in Notes above, if needed).Įquinox requires the viewer to be patient and does not go along at a tremendous lick. There is a very strong folkloric and pagan aspect to the story which is explained sufficiently through Astrid’s “research” and the bedtime story her father read to her as a child. It does perhaps show its cards too early in the story but nevertheless retained enough mystery to engage me throughout. This show has aspects which reminded me a little of Jordskott and Les Revenants, along with the other shows that revolve around the “disappeared” and folklore. I admit to binge watching this effortlessly over a couple of days. In the show Equinox, the legend which helps us understand the ending details the Hare King being madly in love with Ostara during the Equinox.Ī couple of useful sources for more details about Ostara etc. The legend of Ostara which you might find useful to know about either before, or after, watching: Writers: Mette Kruse, Tea Lindsburg, Tue Walin Storm, Andreas Garfield, Jacob Katz Hansen, Bo Mikkelsen and Mje Sjkoldemoseĭirector: Søren Balle and Mads MatthiesenĮquinox is based on a podcast by Tea Lindeburg “Haunted by visions after her sister vanished with her classmates 21 years before, Astrid begins an investigation that uncovers the dark, eerie truth.” Danish with English subtitles and dubbing available. Equinox is a Danish Netflix Original production drama (30 December, 2020) mystery, thriller.
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