Limited Series – Under the Banner of Heaven

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hildegard m I found the acting of the detective quite profound, the conflict of religion & his duties. Have never researched the Mormon faith & only had a basic knowledge, but it really doesn't differ much from other religions. I am catholic & look back on its history of the Inquisition, the Crusades, etc., so pulled myself short when I immediately mentally criticised the Mormons. Religion in some forms can do a great deal of harm. The series brilliant. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review Audience Member Well acted & high production values. After two hours I have had enough about Mormons. I no longer care about them or the crazy bent out of shape this family has 'heard voices' to stray from everything considered normal in society. Two episodes in & I'm done with this elongated, convoluted, string-along back story about something I really don't care about. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Jo D Gripping. Imaginative design, great production values and actors. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Nashville I One of the most fascinating shows in 10 years. Initially I wasn't too interested by the title, but man was I wrong. It's not just a mystery and it's not just a drama...Banner of Heaven really does a tremendous job pouring on the suspense in a measured way, keeping characters developing and pacing the story in a perfect way. It also gives you a very intriguing look behind the history of mormonism, which ties into the central plot in an unexpected way. Absolutely, 100% can't miss. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review James P Great show. Thrilling till the end and first time I’ve seen Garfield outside of Spiderman, he was really great! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Dave C The costumes, settings, narrative, and the tone set in the writing all make this something absorbing and masterful as a slice of history told with the help of artistic license, as well as a considered duality to the presentation of both Church and secular understanding of fundamental Mormonism. The slow-moving and deliberate nature to the unfolding of events allow more time to bear the psychological and emotional states of all key characters. Their changes, fractures, imperfections, blind faith, misguided loyalty, daily struggles, relationships, intimate contemplation, and many other human traits are all a part of what happens, and how such brutality came to be. The lead performers work so well together, the tension and suspense are thoroughly believable. Engrossing, if a tad hard going at times, it is a brilliant limited series Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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