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By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Political thriller lacks zing, has violence, language.
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Liaison
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What's the Story?
In LIAISON, Gabriel (Vincent Cassel, Black Swan) tires of a party he's attending in Damascus, Syria. The drugs, gambling, and booze pale in comparison to the action he knows is about to unfold in a bombed-out apartment building inhabited by computer hackers. Working as a mercenary for the French government, Gabriel helps the hackers as they attempt to flee to Europe with the information they've procured. Meanwhile, in London, a British official named Alison (Eva Green, Nocebo) who works in the National Cyber Security Centre watches as the computers across the department are taken over by an unknown entity. Can governments work together to prevent destructive events that lurk on the horizon?
Is It Any Good?
Though it holds promise, this international political thriller doesn't have many cards up its sleeve. Liaison features Syrian hackers who've accessed state secrets, other hackers who are messing with infrastructure in the U.K., and a mercenary who's chasing down the Syrian hackers, but might be in love with a British officer. Pretty familiar fare for fans of Jason Bourne or Jack Ryan.
Ultimately, the pace lags in this show, and the international aspect doesn't tantalize as much as it should. Teens and adults might try to hold out for a twist at the end, but might not be dazzled on the way there.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about communication in political shows like Liaison. How does speaking more than one language open up opportunities for characters in this show?
The cyber-threats in this show hit pretty close to reality, but it's fiction. How do you filter stuff you read or see in the news?
What kind of stereotypes do you see characters fighting against in this show? Do you keep an eye out for stereotyping in the media you engage in?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 24, 2023
- Cast : Vincent Cassel , Eva Green , Daniel Francis
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Action
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Integrity
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 28, 2023
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