There’s a new show on Netflix, as cult favorite Kaleidoscope was dethroned on Wednesday. But while the latter is back at the top of the charts after its November debut, Kaleidoscope is a brand new series that debuted on Sunday (January 1). Kaleidoscope was an instant hit, hitting #1 on the Netflix Shows US list the next day (Monday, January 2) — and it’s still there today.
Kaleidoscope – a heist series – bears a strange and unique format: there is no real “order” of how they should be watched. Yes, Netflix does not list the series by episode numbers, but instead by color names. So you will first see an episode called “Black”, which is the first episode you are supposed to watch.
Then there’s the blue, green, orange, pink, red, purple, and yellow in the middle — and most users shouldn’t be watching those episodes in the same order, as Netflix randomizes the episodes for each user. Finally, there’s the outro, “White.”
But none of this explains the biggest questions surrounding Kaleidoscope. Should you watch it? And how should you watch it? So let’s break down both of these queries for now. We’re not sure if it’s one of the best shows on Netflix, but it sure is loud.
What is the problem with Netflix?
Netflix’s latest grand heist series is indeed an epic, with its story spanning 25 years for a crew looking to heist $70 billion in bonds. How you follow the gang through those two and a half decades is up to you.
The crew is led by Leo (Giancarlo Esposito), who has made a career in crime. He is assisted by Ava (Paz Vega), a double specialist, with experience in the worlds of law and weapons, a smuggler named Stan (Peter Mark Kendall), an explosives expert named Judy (Rosalyn Elpay), and safe-junction Bob (Jai Courtney), who happens to be the husband of Judy.
Also a factor in Kaleidoscope is Leo’s ex-partner Rufus (Roger Salas), who runs the security firm SLS. Leo’s daughter, Hannah (Tati Gabriel), also works at SLS, where she heads digital security.
Since Kaleidoscope has a plot that’s heavy in twists and turns, we’ll keep the synopsis to a minimum. Except to point out that a historically unforgettable storm might throw a wrench into the plans.
Kaleidoscope episodes in chronological order — and other ways to watch
There are supposed to be only two hard facts about how you view Kaleidoscope. “Black” is the premiere, and “White” is the end.
The chronological order of Kaleidoscope—black, violet, green, yellow, orange, blue, red, pink, and then white—is interesting, because you’ll keep black and white in their first and last viewing positions, even though two episodes happen “after” the heist.
Latoya Ferguson detour (Opens in a new tab) He notes that the critics were given kaleidoscopes in the following order: black, yellow, green, blue, purple, orange, red, pink and (of course) white.
Kaleidoscope Reviews: What the Critics Are Saying
This looks bad. Currently, Kaleidoscope currently holds a 20% score on Rotten Tomatoes (Opens in a new tab) Review the site of the complex. This score is only generated from 6 reviews, which may be due in part to its January 1st release date (we’re not sure when the scan tools will be available, but availability in late December won’t help anyone).
However, his positive review comes from a critic who I hold in high esteem. in more than detour (Opens in a new tab)LaToya Ferguson wrote that “Esposito and Sewell nail the series with their strength on both sides of the chessboard, and Bob Courtney is too clueless and toxic to look away.”
She also noted: “These eight episodes, above all else, make a strong case for Kaleidoscope’s continued existence as an anthology series, after a different heist or major operation might be better brought to light by this viewing strategy.”
for Hollywood Reporter (Opens in a new tab)In Exclaim. Most insultingly, she wrote “Kaleidoscope looks like a great but forgettable two-hour blockbuster bloated into a jumbled six-hour epic”, and that “a splatter [the characters’] The chronology makes it difficult to track these journeys, and thus limits their impact.”
Erin Brady in slash movie (Opens in a new tab) He declares that Kaleidoscope “feels so safe with its skeletal yet intriguing hook, it makes it feel like just another forgettable Netflix show.” She also noted that “there really aren’t any characters besides Leo and Hannah who would care enough to want to see them succeed. The other accomplices to the heist feel too one-dimensional, even if the actors in these roles are trying to elevate the material they’re given.”
Should you stream or skip Netflix’s Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope, in a macro sense, has two big things to accomplish. First and foremost is the fact that it stars Giancarlo Esposito. Fresh from the final season of Better Call Saul, the beloved actor is always a reason to watch.
Second, perhaps the gimmick that Kaleidoscope offers is enough to encourage people to try and see if they can view it the “wrong” way.
However, Kaleidoscope seems to have some of the standard Netflix struggles – as it seems overly stretched out by a few episodes. However, since some of the characters are a bit scripted (much like The Witcher: Blood Origin), it looks like Kaleidoscope could have used balance in that order as well.
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