Not everything can or needs to be “Black Mirror.”īut if you’re concerned with maintaining your reputation as a leading purveyor of prestige TV, you might want to think harder about what you slap the “Netflix Original” label on.īased on a cyberpunk novel by Richard K. If attracting them means recreating the entire ecosystem of television, then there’s room for a low-rent “Blade Runner” knockoff with basic-cable production values and premium-cable nudity.

To give Netflix the benefit of the doubt, it’s probably there for the cord cutters. On Netflix, where its 10 episodes have been released, it still looks like an above-average Syfy series, which just makes you think, what the heck is this doing here? If it were on the Syfy channel, where it belongs, it would look above average. Since Holly doesn't have that preexisting narrative for fans of the franchise to fall back on, her character fails to create a lasting impact in the film.“Altered Carbon” is a lesson in the importance of context. So while newcomers can watch Resleeved and pick up on the nuances of stack technology and needlecasting, among other Altered Carbon jargon, Resleeved feels like it's geared towards fans of the franchise who are well-versed in Kovacs' past and what makes him tick. But where those aforementioned titles excel in building those bonds, Resleeved doesn't spend enough time developing Kovacs and Holly as characters. Kovacs' relationship with Holly tries to recreate the same father-daughter dynamics found in films like Logan and video games like The Last of Us. On the story side of things (the script is co-written by Cowboy Bebop's Dai Satô), Resleeved is less rewatchable since the film leans into its action more than anything else. Kovacs' proficient use of guns make for some captivating choreographed sequences that beg to be watched again. The ninjas fly through the air, slicing and dicing their way through everyone in a gorgeous ballet of blood and gore. But where those properties' visuals are a bit choppy at times, Resleeved is seamless and uncompromising, especially during the brilliant fight scenes where Kovacs battles Yakuza members and 'tech ninjas' with advanced sleeves that make them formidable opponents. This isn't the first time the streamer has used this approach, with previous titles including The Dragon Prince and Ultraman implementing similar techniques in the past. Play While the Latimer cityscape appears conventional, the CGI animation that brings it all to life is stunning. For a closer look at Altered Carbon: Resleeved, check out the official 'English Dub' trailer in the video below: In the first two seasons of the anime's live-action counterpart, both Bay City and Harlan's World feel lived-in and unique, while Latimer resembles just about any generic futuristic city you can imagine. The majority of the narrative takes place within the confines of the city walls but we're never given any information about what makes Latimer unique or otherworldly. Resleeved is set on the planet Latimer, which looks very cyberpunk with its neon-lit streets and bare-breasted stripper holograms standing as tall as skyscrapers. Chase's Kovacs is a nice blend of Joel Kinnaman's stoic and brooding interpretation of the character in Season 1, mixed in with Anthony Mackie's charm and swagger from Season 2.

In typical Altered Carbon fashion, Takeshi Kovacs (voiced by One Punch Man's Ray Chase) takes center stage after the last Envoy is hired to protect a young tattooist named Holly (Brittany Cox) while investigating the death of a local Yakuza boss.

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