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Chronology
Joe, a CIA operative, tries to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the spear in the counterterrorism agency. Real-life military instructors helped make the squad more authentic in handling guns, clearing houses, positioning, etc. Mentioned in the Premios Soberano (2024). Mr. Sheridan knows how to bring us into macho worlds without an agenda and seemingly testosterone-fueled. It is what it is.
No apologies needed
His characters are always grounded and he is extremely good at casting. But to be great, you have to write good parts for women. The writing should be as good if not better than men’s. Guys are simple. Women are smarter, more complex. Beth on Yellowstone (great character and performance) Barrel Riders, Lone Female Herdsman (wonderful Jen Landon as Teeter) All great female characters who fit the world of the story in a natural, effortless way.
They are strong and powerful
‘Partner…’ or T & A. He stepped up his game with Faith Hill, a great character he crushed in "1883". Dame Mirren in "1923" Now we have Zoe Saldana, doing some of the best work of her career. I buy her as the CIA chief in an open marriage (nice touch). I buy D’Oliveira as a woman torn apart by burning anger, who won’t give up and thanks to the writers/directors/producers for not letting her get the best of a fellow male soldier with an extra hundred pounds. Muscle.
What a face!
First and foremost, authenticity! I think her character is more interesting if she’s someone who needs to be pushed out of the cold or crushed to the ground before she can get away. Now let’s talk about Jill Wagner or should I say her hair? From schmaltzy Hallmark dreck to super badass special forces? I’m buying it. Special mention: Ms.
Good cast, could be interesting
Lanier as the evil teenage daughter. I’m looking forward to the arc that this loose canon has set up as long as they get over their teenage angst and move on.
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