Yep, you’ve seen something like “Invasion,” Apple TV’s shot at taking over the small screen with yet another high-stakes alien contact narrative. Clearly, someone at Apple read H.G. Wells one too many times as a kid and decided, “Hey, we can do that, but with more disco!” As far as sci-fi goes however, Apple TV’s new Invasion TV series definitely hits the right notes.
While you’ve seen this sort of sci-fi trope in many different flavors, “First, let’s hand out some begrudging compliments.”Invasion” does an excellent job in setting itself apart from the crowd. It’s sleek and well-polished. It’s as if a MacBook Pro turned into a TV show. When first contemplating writing up a dedicated Invasion review, I thought it would be tired, stale and dated… Turns out I was wrong.
You almost expect Tim Cook to pop up mid-episode to announce an overpriced add-on that promises to “enhance your viewing experience.” Kudos to the cinematography and special effects team; you’ve made watching the world crumble remarkably visually pleasant.
The acting isn’t half-bad either. If the aliens don’t abduct these folks for their emoting skills, they’re missing out. And let’s not forget the international scope of the show—a broad tapestry of viewpoints makes it less of an “America vs. Aliens” affair and more of a “Humans vs. Inevitable Doom” scenario. That’s what I call progress.
Plot-wise, the series has its hooks in the right places. We’ve got multiple storylines from different corners of the Earth. You could call it the “Pulp Fiction” of alien invasion dramas. Except, you know, without the iconic dance scenes or the F-bombs.
The diversity of the Invasion TV series characters offers some fresh perspectives, something that many other series in this genre overlook. Kudos to Apple for giving us more than just the American “we-saved-the-world” narrative.
Where does the Invasion TV series fall flat?
But let’s pump the brakes here, folks. The pacing, good Lord, the pacing. The show seems to be caught in an identity crisis, unsure whether it’s a psychological thriller or an action-packed sci-fi bonanza. It’s like a teenager experimenting with multiple TikTok personas.
Sometimes, the show delves so deep into the characters that it forgets there are aliens to deal with. You know, the ones invading Earth? This is where the viewer can sometimes become lost in all the different storylines within the Invasion TV series.
Now let’s talk about Apple TV+ as a whole. It’s like the hipster coffee shop of streaming services. You may not visit it often, but when you do, you’re not disappointed. “Ted Lasso” made us believe in the power of optimism and mustaches.
“The Morning Show” got us debating journalistic ethics over breakfast. And let’s not forget the visually stunning and narratively complex “Foundation,” which took the Sci-Fi world by storm. Apple TV+ doesn’t just hit home runs; it’s like they’re playing a different game altogether.
“Invasion,” while a rollercoaster of emotion and cinematic brilliance, does sit in the shadows of these other powerhouse series. It’s like the third Hemsworth brother of Apple’s streaming world—good, but not Thor-level great.
To wrap this up in a pretty little bow, “Invasion” is a must-see if you’re an Apple TV+ subscriber or a sucker for high-budget, slow-burn extraterrestrial dramas. If you’re not, it’s like opting for decaf—why bother?
But seriously, Apple TV+ is making a name for itself, one premium series at a time. “Invasion” may not be the crown jewel, but hey, even a tiara needs some smaller gems to make the big ones shine, right?
