This series is categorized as drama and soap opera on IMDB. Drama yes, but soap opera is definitely not what I usually watch, so this is definitely a huge exception for me. The reason I started watching it was because I was really tired and was not in the mood to torture my mind with something heavy and serious, so I gave it a chance. Currently I'm watching season 3 and even though I'm watching other movies in the meantime, it's still interesting. or should I say funny? Let's see.
A rich powerful family who owns multiple businesses and live in the USA try to do everything that they can to maintain their status. Along the way, they experience multiple adventures and multiple challenges. Along the way, they also learn the true definitions of family, friends, and love.
This is the storyline on IMDB, but this doesn't even begin to cover what you're seeing in this series.
The series starts with Fallon arriving home after her father asked her to, being convinced she's going to be made COO of the company. Instead, a huge surprise is waiting for her. Her father has a new fiance, who's being named as COO, instead of Fallon. You can guess the disappointment Fallon was feeling, but she's not the compromising, giving in type, so you're guessing correctly that revenge was her answer.
As I mentioned, I'm currently watching season 3 and the twists and turns you see in this series is mind blowing.
You know I grew up in a family where if you don't stab someone in the back before dinner, you don't get dessert. - Fallon Carrington in Dynasty
I posted this quote from Fallon on Snaps, that describes perfectly what these two families are up to most of the times.
What sets this series apart from the pack is its humor and acting. If you can detach yourself, or your feelings is a better word, from what's happening and enjoy what you see, you're going to have a good time.
Casting Elizabeth Gillies in Fallon Carrington's role was the best decision they could do. I've never seen her playing in anything, but it looked like this role was written for her. They could have not find a better actor to play Fallon. She has all the qualities such a role requires and I love every minute with her.
It wouldn't be fair on my behalf, to only mention Elizabeth Gillies, as there were others just as brilliant as her. Alan Dale had an excellent performance playing Joseph Anders, Rafael de la Fuente as well, playing Sam Jones. These characters are well written and add a lot of value to the series. There are annoying characters as well, as in every series, which is long enough to have the chance to see the characters for hours, but I guess that's a personal opinion and you may not think the same way about them.
It is the type of show where you think this can't be more complicated, but the writers always prove you wrong. There's always another twist or turn, to complicate the already bad situation further.
As usually happens, these people are loyal to two things, which is money and power. No matter who you have to stab in the back, it totally worth it if it helps you reach your goal.
Now you may think we've seen this so many times as there are tones of such series, but the difference between them is the humor and acting. The writers tried to make it funny and entertaining and succeeded in my opinion.
With some pauses, some short, some longer, I'm going to watch the whole series, which is 5 seasons, because it totally worth it, but again, you should not take it seriously, if you want to enjoy it.
Rating: 85/100
Originally posted through scrobble.life/tv.
