Great producton design, weak writing, stilted voice acting
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“Solar features a great, immersive soundscape and quality audio, but this doesn't make up for the on-the-nose dialogue, glacially paced plot, and the voice acting which varies between solid and wildly erratic. I'm writing this review after episode nine, and I don't feel as though the plot has moved forward at all. Apart from a famliar "evil corporation had a secret plan for this mission," we haven't learned much about the mystery. And for a life and death situation with oxygen running out, there is ZERO urgency.
The characters fall into the audiodrama trap of "I'm going to tell you point blank exactly how I'm feeling/my backstory," oftentimes using elaborate analogies that feel inorganic. Stephanie Beatriz and Alan Cumming are very good in their parts, while Helen Hunt phoned in her one-note character (retreading the science vs. religion battle). It's unclear whether the character of Jamal is on the spectrum, or if the actor is awkwardly reading the lines right off the script with no intonation. That character also has wild emotional swings, leading to a lot of loud screaming and crying that takes the place of character development.
The show is diverting, but doesn't come together as a complete audiodrama.”Read full review »
Nick McNulty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/22
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“Sorry I typed the wrong name but whatever your name is we’re rating it because we have expectations for it so don’t Rate it if you don’t know what it I yet.”
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United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“I love smart plausible, intense science fiction dramas. I was hopeful about this podcast with the cast lineup. It did not disappoint. It is very well done from fantastic sound design to the talented voice actors deftly portraying the triumph and abilities as well as the failures and...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
05/30/22
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“For once i found an immersive podcast that keeps me engaged and returning for more. I highly recommend listening with headphones.”
Smurp92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/22
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