SERIES REVIEW – Kiefer Sutherland’s name is synonymous with the cult series 24, in which he saved the world as agent Jack Bauer on several occasions. Now he’s back in another spy series, Rabbit Hole, in which a man working as a private eye finds himself in trouble with a mysterious force. The series debuted on streaming service Paramount+ on 26 March and has captivated viewers from the first episode. Paramount+’s new series is a fast-paced and thrilling action thriller about the fate of democracy.

Rabbit Hole was produced by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who previously wrote and directed films such as Crazy, Crazy, Love and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. The series stars John Weir (Kiefer Sutherland) as a corporate espionage agent. Weir is a master at lying and disguising himself, but one day he discovers that someone is framing him for murder. As he tries to come clean, he finds himself deeper and deeper down a rabbit hole where a mysterious force is controlling world events. Weir must protect not only his own life, but democracy.

Kiefer Sutherland: The Return

The biggest attraction of Rabbit Hole is undoubtedly Kiefer Sutherland’s performance. The actor is perfect as the tough and cunning spy with a conscience and a sense of humour. Sutherland is also good with guns and fist fights, but it’s not just the action scenes that he excels at. He also shows Weir’s inner conflicts and emotions when, for example, he meets his old love or struggles with alcoholism.

Sutherland’s return to the world of spy stories will be a great joy for fans who have missed him on screen. As well as the star of 24, other familiar faces such as Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Jason Butler Harner (Ozark) and Meta Golding (The Hunger Games) also appear in the series, all of whom play their roles well, whether friend or foe, mentor or apprentice, victim or perpetrator. There is no black and white division in the series, everyone is nuanced and authentic.

The story never gets boring

The story of Rabbit Hole is not a simple crime thriller or action movie. It reveals a world where everything is connected to everything else, and where politics, economics, science and the media are all driving events by secretive threads. It is not only Weir’s struggles that we experience, but also those who help or hinder him. The series is never boring, as there is always a twist or a surprise to keep you excited and curious. It never shies away from tackling topical and sensitive issues such as climate change, artificial intelligence and biological weapons. Nor does it give easy answers, but encourages the viewer to reflect on the way the world works and the choices they make.

In addition, Rabbit Hole captivates the audience not only with its story and actors, but also with its spectacular and dynamic action sequences, and its modern and stylish visuals, which fit the mood of spy stories. It also uses special effects, but without overdoing it, and its soundtrack is a perfect match for the story and the emotions. A sophisticated and quality thriller that doesn’t skimp on the visuals and action.

Sometimes we get lost down the rabbit hole

Rabbit Hole is not a perfect series. One problem may be that it is too similar to Sutherland’s previous work, 24. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, as many fans may be happy to see Sutherland in action again, others may miss the originality or novelty. Rabbit Hole doesn’t really try to show anything new or make the viewer think about the spy story genre.

Another problem may be that it sometimes overdoes it with its complexity and confusion. There are a lot of characters and threads in the series that don’t always get enough attention or explanation. There are many mysteries and secrets in the story that are not always resolved in a satisfying or logical way. There are many twists and surprises in the plot that sometimes feel forced or implausible. Sometimes it is difficult to follow the events or understand the motivations.

All that glitters is not gold in the rabbit hole

Overall, Rabbit Hole is a good series that holds its own in many areas. It tells an exciting and twisty story about a man working as a private eye who must confront a mysterious force. It features a fine cast of actors who portray their characters authentically. The visuals are also impressive, showing the different locations and action scenes well. It not only entertains the viewer but also makes him think about important issues such as democracy and ethics.

However, it is not without its flaws. Sometimes it is too similar to Sutherland’s previous work, 24, and doesn’t really try to show anything new within the genre. Sometimes it overdoes it with its complexity and confusion, and does not always provide satisfactory or logical answers to the mysteries and secrets it raises. Rabbit Hole is a good series, but not a work of genius or revolution.

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