Science Fiction · Observer Pictures | Realm
by Observer Pictures | Realm
In the early 22nd century, the Apollyon virus wiped out 75% of the world’s population, and now most of the world is governed by the International Conglomerate of Research Scientists. Dr. Theo Ramsey is an ICRS research scientist who may have just discovered an effective vaccine for Apollyon, but the stakes to get the vaccine to the public are higher than she ever imagined
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I’m an avid fiction podcast listener, and I’m thrilled that I found this one. The writing and acting are fabulous. I hope it never ends!
This is a well written and well acted podcast. The story is very engaging and each episode keeps me wanting to listen to more episodes. The content is very interesting (global pandemic, interpersonal relationships, changed society etc)
So many things are done well in this podcast: The actors are top notch and believable. The sound design/editing is crisp and complementary. I especially appreciate the background musical scores that support and add depth to each scene. The writing is real and familiar. The author writes with an easy conversational flow. In fact, this is really a story of complex human relational dynamics that explores loyalty, integrity and ethics wrapped up in a package of plausible science fiction.
Pretty obvious this podcast was an acquisition rather than a Realm original. It lacked some of the humor and wit I’ve found to be characteristic of other Realm shows. As a result, it didn’t feel as well-balanced or easy listening as shows like Orphan Black, Power Trip, If I Go Missing, or the show about the Gods, for instance. That said, the voice acting was superb and the storyline engaging enough it that I think it more than earned a second season, so I look forward to the return.
There’s a science fiction story in there, however that’s not the meat of this podcast, it’s really just a very unbelievable love triangle. The main character Theo is extremely judgmental of everyone in her life, and does an excellent job of being very self centered. The voice actor does an excellent job at getting that across. If you’re desperate give it a listen, if you’re not, move along to another podcast.
Acting is adequate at best. Exposition is handled terribly—the scene where the protagonist explains the virus etc to schoolchildren is horribly non-believable. Worst of all, this show is just a gabby emotionfest where people (mostly the female lead) spend a lot of time talking about nothing (the whole child-bearing thing) or getting worked up rather than solving problems. I couldn't make it even through the second episode.
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