We watched it so you don’t have to.
There truly isn’t a single aspect of this show that works.
And at only seven episodes, averaging about 40 minutes each, it’s a quick watch.
Credit: Netflix
It’s justbad, and not even laughably so.
What isThe I-Landabout?
But this is noLostthere’s no supernatural mystery connected to the morality of humanity here.
You never actually care about any of these characters, making the binge that much more tedious.
The coolest, most gripping plot developments mean nothing if your characters are one-note, boring, and nonsensical.
How doesThe I-Landend?
After seven episodes comes a final reprieve whenThe I-Landpresents its final “twist” and the credits began rolling.
Most of the finale is just slow exposition explaining everything that happened in the previous episodes.
But wait, what about those weird memories she’s been experiencing of committing that murder herself?
“Haha,“The I-Landsays, “you want an explanation?
Those false memories are just never mentioned.
But wait, there’s more!
because that stands for “killing children,” which was her crime?)
is… gasp, old!
when she learns that fact takes on a real meta quality.
Because, girl, I am right there with you.
Nothing makes any sense!
BeforeThe I-Landfinally, mercifully ends, the writers throw in a few more everything-and-the-kitchen-sink twists.
Not only is Gabriela old (!!!
), but climate change has taken its toll on the world and Texas is now a dystopian wasteland.
Also, the corrupt warden is sent into the simulation with the same people he was trying to kill.
And there’s a cannibal somewhere in the simulation.
just, make our suffering mean something.
Go forth and watchUnbelievableinstead.
