Actors, characters resonated
Colter is just the right guy in the right place, charismatically inhabiting a quieter sort of hero. Simone Missick, Alfre Woodard and Rosario Dawson form a triumvirate of strong women of color among the series regulars. The supporting cast is almost uniformly great, providing valuable texture that informs everything on screen.
The Big Bad Duumvirate from the start is Cottonmouth and Mariah Dillard. Woodard mostly does her own thing in the background during the first seven episodes before suddenly being “activated” by Cottonmouth’s taunting, leading to his death. The camera worships in particular Ali, who is graced with several amazing close-ups throughout the series and whose laugh slowly becomes iconic. I was sad to lose him but to do it in such a dramatic way (plus serve as a defining moment for Dillard) is irresistible I’ll admit. Now that I think about it, the show doesn’t quite approach that dramatic height again.
Rossi made up for his loss somewhat, comparing Shades to Littlefinger and its an accurate description. His character adds not only an air of unpredictability, but also reps (in a Saruman-Sauron kind of way Scott Derrickson would appreciate) a bigger villain that even Cottonmouth answers to: Diamondback (more on this . . . interesting character ahead).
Got a nice ring to it.
Get a closer look at the villain!
The James Bond actor also talked about the film's lengthy production.
Wonder Woman rides the bus?
This is family business.
Henry Golding transforms into Snake Eyes in this cool sneak peek!