I honestly can’t figure out what this even is. Right from the beginning, something felt off—it seemed like a way to move money around or get some kind of tax break. Absolutely nothing about it adds up, whether it's the actors, the writing, the science, or the special effects. I suppose it didn’t have much money behind it, but when compared to shows like 'The Expanse' or 'Altered Carbon', this feels more like an a…

I had a feeling early on—around the first minute—that I wouldn’t enjoy watching this series, though I tried to stick with the initial episode so I wouldn’t be too quick to dismiss it. The very first thing that will strike you is how bad the computer-generated imagery is. Some films from a quarter of a century ago look better visually. If poor CGI bothers you, you'll likely stop watching within the first 20 seconds…

It’s come to my attention just now that a third season has been given the go-ahead, which is welcome news because I don't believe this show is truly awful. It manages to avoid being formulaic, and that's something of a rarity these days. The quality of the production seems decent, and the storylines are reasonably interesting. There’s a palpable connection between the actors portraying the characters; it feels genuin…

The Ark feels like a standard sci-fi offering aimed at a younger audience. Predictably, it incorporates contemporary social themes, specifically female empowerment. The main female character assumes a position of authority, and there’s no real thought given to sharing that leadership with the male characters—even though they're inexperienced and would benefit from working together. Setting aside this somewhat …