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Shadow

This is an easy watch, has enough action to keep you glued for each episode but does not hold you hostage.  Each episode is whole on its own, with storylines not flowing on in the next episode. That’s saying it is not ‘binge-able’ so you are free to enjoy it sensibly.

While this may not be good enough for those hoping for more graphic work. I think this made the characters more believable and the storylines and characters easier to appreciate.

Shadow is available is a Netflix

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The Story

Set in Johannesburg, an ex-cop who has left the force after he is frustrated by the lack of justice in the justice system goes about the city helping people who need his help but cannot or do not trust the formal justice system.

His personal history also aids as much as it abases his performance, being unable to feel pain because he was struck by lightning as a child, he can do more than an average cop. One the other, he can get extensively damaged and weak before he realizes he has been hurt. On the emotional side, he lost his six-year-old daughter when an ex-boyfriend to his baby mama sort revenge. He is looking to strike back but the man has disappeared. This is part of what fuels his need to seek justice for those who cannot defend themselves.

his baby mama. the script, Uniqueness of language or phrases that can be copywritten Writing: Beginning middle end, Inciting incident, turning points,

The Actors

I think the casting director did a good job. The actors look good together in each episode – none is out of place and they carry their characters pretty well.
My favorites in the series are Pallance Dladla the lead – Shadow, and Tumie who takes the role of his sister, Zola. Pallance gives Shadow the two sides of his character that make him believable, a tough yet gentle soul. Someone who definitely would be fed up with an unjust justice system, and want to go out and help others. The gentle voice and calm nature he portrays for this character make him believable that his clients are mainly female as they can go to him for help when in trouble and with the most embarrassing problems e.g. posing for nude photos to get loans, stupid as their mistakes may be.
Most of the villains in the series do a good job,

The Cast of Shadow

The cast list is log because each episode introduces new characters.
Aimee Goldsmith – Olga 3 episodes, 2019
Altovise Lawrence – Abbey 2 episodes, 2019
Amanda Du-Pont – Ashley 8 episodes, 2019
Amukhelani Twala – Holly 1 episode, 2019
Ann Baker-Keulemans – Physiotherapist 1 episode, 2019
Anthony Oseyemi – Hugo Shaw 1 episode, 2019
Arno Botes – Benjamin 1 episode, 2019
Ashley Dowds – News Reader / … 2 episodes, 2019
Bernardo Mikixi – Big Boxer 1 episode, 2019
Bhekisizwe Mahlawe – James 1 episode, 2019
Brage Paige – Strip Club Security 1 episode, 2019
Caitlin Kilburn – Receptionist 1 episode, 2019
Celeste Khumalo – Bar Lady 1 episode, 2019
Chanelle Sardinah – Dr. Carson 1 episode, 2019
Chris van Rensburg – Simon Klinsky 1 episode, 2019
Chumani Pan – Richard 1 episode, 2019
Clayton Boyd – Jeremy 1 episode, 2019
Debra Martheze – Simon’s Mom 1 episode, 2019
Deon Ludewick – Strip Club Security 1 episode, 2019
Didimalang Moagi – Ayanda 2 episodes, 2019
Dumisani Ngubane – Yannick 1 episode, 2019
Edward J. Pepperell – Ranger 1 episode, 2019
Fezile Mpela – Dr. Madi 3 episodes, 2019
Gaosi Raditholo – Thandi 2 episodes, 2019
Gareth Hicks – Henchman 1 episode, 2019
Given Nyathi – Ivan’s Guard 1 episode, 2019
Hector Theko – Ivan’s Guard 1 episode, 2019
Isaac Jiyane – Ivan’s Guard 1 episode, 2019
Itumeleng Modise – Carrie 1 episode, 2019
James Cairns – Kenneth 1 episode, 2019
Johan Human – Simon’s Dad 1 episode, 2019
Joseph McIntyre – Henchman 1 episode, 2019
Jude Okeke – Arnold 1 episode, 2019
Julian Kruger – Frank 1 episode, 2019
Junior Oliphant – Junior 1 episode, 2019
Kabelo Phokela – Slots 1 episode, 2019
Katlego Mohoaduba – Nurse 1 episode, 2019
Khathu Ramabulana – Max 8 episodes, 2019
Lebogang Inno – Baruti 1 episode, 2019
Lebohang Motaung – Mabasa 3 episodes, 2019
Letuka Dlamini – Tau 1 episode, 2019
Lunathi Mampofu – Mary 1 episode, 2019
Mamarumo Marokane – Janice 1 episode, 2019
Mampho Brescia – Faith 1 episode, 2019
Marcus Mabusela – Aaron 1 episode, 2019
Marischka Ceaser – Jade 1 episode, 2019
Marumo Tshesane – Ivan’s Guard 1 episode, 2019
Mary-Anne Jordaan – Chantelle 1 episode, 2019
Megan Victor-Carelse – Cindy 1 episode, 2019
Michael Lael – Young Simon 1 episode, 2019
Mohau Sonny – Gigi 2 episodes, 2019
Musa Kumalo – Lazarus 1 episode, 2019
Nhlakanipho Manqele – Julian 1 episode, 2019
Nij Alain – Cyrus Henchman 1 episode, 2019
Nnekwa Tsajwa – Mandla 1 episode, 2019
Norman Fargo – Ice Cream Customer 1 episode, 2019
Pakamisa Zwedala – Ivan Marx 1 episode, 2019
Pallance Dladla – Shadow 8 episodes, 2019
Phila Mazibuko – Reggie 1 episode, 2019
Rea Rangaka – Trevor 1 episode, 2019
Reggie Ndlovu – Lebo 1 episode, 2019
Reginah Dube – Mrs. Moya 1 episode, 2019
Richard Lunkhunku – Cyrus 3 episodes, 2019
Roberto Pombo – Scully 3 episodes, 2019
Ron Smerczak – Duncan 1 episode, 2019
Rosemary Zimu – Crystal 1 episode, 2019
Ryan Flynn – Tony 1 episode, 2019
Rylee Sakwe – Diamond Miner 1 episode, 2019
Sanli Jooste – Stella 1 episode, 2019
S’Dumo Mtshali – Camo 1 episode, 2019
Sean Redpath – Gareth Kelly 1 episode, 2019
Sechaba Ramphele – Brian 1 episode, 2019
Shadi Chauke – Lola 1 episode, 2019
Thabo Rametsi – Colin 1 episode, 2019
Themba Behrens – Themba Truck Driver 1 episode, 2019
Thembalethu Ntuli – Moses 1 episode, 2019
Themsie Times – Mrs. Maleka 1 episode, 2019
Tumie Ngumla – Zola 8 episodes, 2019
Vaughn Lucas – Lucas 1 episode, 2019
Vicky Kente – Mrs. Meadows 1 episode, 2019
Zak Hendrikz – Havoc 1 episode, 2019
Zakeeya Patel – Sarah 1 episode, 2019
Zekheteholo Zondi – Zinhle 3 episodes, 2019

Technical Construction

I like that though an action movie there is nothing too graphic or scraggy about it, making it palpable for a large audience. I believe this is because the actors did their own stunts. Cinematography, camera, lighting are good however I think some of the dramatic scenes could be better with better camera angles.

Conclusion

Directing: Do all Aspects of the movie come together
Rating
I enjoyed the series. It is nice. I would give it a score of 6/10

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