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“I have thoroughly enjoyed this audio drama, and the fourth series is no exception. However, I feel like most of series four is about the future and transitioning into a different format.
Having said that: people are weird. The “politics” that I’m seeing people complain about in the reviews is “Fascism is bad.” Guys… I don’t know how to tell you this but fascism *is* bad. Series four is a worthwhile exploration of the “madness” in Lovecraft’s fiction through the lens of modernity. Is there a greater madness than fascism and empathizing with fascists? Series four says there isn’t, and I personally agree.
Also, series four takes the incredibly interesting approach of fully incorporating another story of the Pleasant Green canon—Bad Memories. A stand-alone that I highly recommend.
But series four does not get a free pass despite its powerful themes and cool references. It is admittedly the weakest narratively. There are a couple of “and suddenly this happened” moments that rely on deus ex machina rather than the clever cause and effect storytelling of the last three series. Series four is also much shorter in episode lengths, so the narrative takes that much longer to latch onto the listener.
Besides those faults, which are only faults in comparison to previous three series, series four is still a solid entry that I have been glad to listen to over and over. The unique way the team has designed the sound, using real-life environments to create the appropriate ambience, makes this audio drama sound better than practically anything else out there.
The Lovecraft Investigations is the premiere immersive audio experience. It was when it first debuted, and it still is now. Unless you’re a fascist, I guess… Then you might want to try something else. Oo”
Vaughn Shepard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“What a brilliant podcast. This captured the essence of Lovecraft and had me hooked from the start. All I ask, work you way through the entire Cthulhu Mythos. Let’s get the Mystery Machine to uncover all behind Lovecraftian lore 😎😎”
icreddy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/19
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“Great podcast! Voice actors are amazing!”
pw122456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/20
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“This is the best drama I’ve listened to in eons!! Fantastic!! Can’t wait to listen to this all over again!!!”
Axolotyl67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/11/19
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