“Atlantis”
reminds me of what fantasy shows once were, particularly in the 1990s, long
before shows like “Game of Thrones” made the genre so popular with the
mainstream audiences. This series does not take itself quite so seriously,
aligning more comfortably with “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and “Xena:
Princess Warrior” in its ability to shrug off logic and source material for the
sake of each episode’s spectacle.
From the pilot
episode’s introduction to its own Hercules (Mark Addy), portrayed as lazy and
overweight, it should be quite clear of the approach in the series. Jason (Jack
Donnelly) accidentally discovers a portal to Atlantis while diving deep in the
ocean, finding himself alive in a new world of mysterious adventures. It is all
light and silly fun. There are no red weddings here.
The pilot episode has him battling
the Minotaur alongside the inept Hercules and the studious Pythagoras (Robert
Emms), establishing the formula of the series that each episode seems to
follow. The companionship of this trio is folded into a career dealing with the
various mystical and mythological elements of Atlantis.
The first season’s thirteen episodes
are included in this three-disc set, along with a few special features on the
last. The extras include some interviews with cast and crew, along with
behind-the-scenes footage of the production.
Entertainment Value:
5.5/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 5/10
Historical
Significance: 3/10
Special Features: 4.5/10
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