Tecomogamic - Episode 4 - Servant Review.

After much deliberation I finally decided to bend the knee and watch Servant on Apple TV+ And what can I say other than it has its claws in me deep. I have always found M Night Shyamalan’s work interesting and this is no exception. It is dark, gloomy, broody, atmospheric and very entertaining. The production value is blatantly obvious from the opening credits through to the end credits. Time and care have been taken to extract the most entertainment from each frame. The mystery surrounding this show is enduring and it’s clearly more than enough to keep me seated for three straight episodes. I must say, this is a rarity these days indeed. The synopsis must be summed up with utmost care. It is as follows. A wealthy couple hire a mysterious girl to help care for their new born boy. The job is not without its perks which include being able to live in the impressive home the couple own as well as cash in the hand payments and food. The husband is a chief to chiefs while the wife is a news anchor on the local Television station. Wealth and the wealth gap is a clear theme in this show from the get go. So is servitude. As the story unravels the viewer is left questioning everything. One of the more prominent hooks of this show is its ability to make you question who is playing who. The shear brutality of it at times is its other. The photography is superb, visual evidence would seem to suggest that the cinematographer has worked in the food industry at one time or another. The way in which the story is kept in the dark is another trick that is well utilised throughout the show. Darkness seems to be trying to consume every frame displayed. The underlying story rests on the frailty of each of the characters back stories. Each characters history is as deep and mysterious as the next. Story telling has always been one of M Nights Shyamalan’s strong suits as had his grasp of what a great idea is. This is what makes this show carry itself so well. A great idea with a great story, filmed well and presented with care equals a great viewing experience. Servant is simply highly recommended viewing.