Audio Fiction

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/248530 > # Nothing's right in this town... > # > A brilliant show! Tons of characters, all voice acted incredibly well. **The production quality is incredibly high**, and it really elevates the show. > > That being said, the production quality is **not** the best part of the show, *the plot is*. The mystery is delightful, the drama is enthralling, and the occasional comedy is very much appreciated. > > It's described as a "fantasy crime procedural", but really **the fantasy element feels secondary**. Don't get me wrong, it's front and centre in the story, but it also doesn't... Matter? It's an element of the story, but it would work without it. It's a tool to boost the horror and to justify some actions and prejudice in the plot, it's a justification for horrible things, but not a driving force exactly. > > I love the way the show explores human nature and emotion: fear, desperation, regret, isolation, hope, determination... This is what moves the story. *Blind hatred* versus *Total selflessness*, truly a battle for the ages. > > And as it ends, **I am overcome with a want for more**. > > That's the one thing that keeps the show down; the amount of loose ends left at the end of the short 8 episode run-time is *almost UNBEARABLE*. There's so many things I want to know, and I fear I may never get to find out the secrets of Darkstead. > > I guess that's the issue with building up such a great setting with such compelling characters in such a short time... There's just so much left to explore after you're done. > > *** > Rating: 4/5 > [Listen on Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODY0NTY4LnJzcw==)!