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Brave search review2/15/2023 She actively goes against the grain to prove how evil she is, and will stop at nothing to bring the Brave Ones to their knees… and therein lies the biggest issue the show faces.Ĭharacters in The Brave Ones are extremely shallow. Living a life of luxury and privilege means nothing to Ayanda. On the opposite end of the spectrum, lies the central antagonist of the show, Ayanda Mbatha (Nomalanga Nkosi). However, it all comes to a head as the threats of eviction turn into a very real event where the residents of ilanga are violently brought to their knees and Ntsiki’s life is forever changed. Ntsiki lives life to the fullest, often times aiding in committing crimes, in order for her family and friends to live happier lives. The show starts off with a lengthy bout of exposition serving as an introduction to the world of the show. It tells the story of Ntsiki (Sthandile Nkosi), a young woman who sees herself through life with a positive attitude and brave demeanour. Most interestingly is how The Brave Ones is purely South African in both its creation and its execution. Through six narrative-heavy episodes, The Brave Ones heroically ventures into the mostly untapped corners of African mythology by expertly carrying the spirituality and ancestry of African tradition, whilst also tapping into the dark well of historical adaptation. Sometimes, however, the lesser explored mythological pantheons are brought to light. Greek and Roman mythology, as well as the myths of Ancient Egypt, Japan, and in some cases even Norse, are often explored and adapted into various forms of media. Mythology is both an intriguing subject, and a wonderful basis for any project. Fortunately, The Brave Ones largely succeeds in this endeavour through a unique origin story of an unlikely heroine destined for greatness. Moreover, thanks to the Marveland DCsteamrolling machine, audiences have also become somewhat overstimulated by the genre as a whole! As a result, showrunners and producers have to take up the challenge of making their projects unique to attempt standing out in a sea of average offers is quite a daunting task. From The Umbrella Academy through to Arrowand The Flash, it is safe to say modern-day television and streaming audiences have become spoiled for choice in regard to superhero-related entertainment.
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