"POSSESSION is essentially a very true-to-life autobiographical story. I am not impressed with their get away to the island when they know other people are going to get killed. The French state sends Karim, a diplomat, to the scene to help her. In the final scene of the film, Tasya undergoes another debriefing. Reminding us of all that we should not take things for granted. Very mysterious. This anti-modernist, superstition-oriented perspective drives Rosa (the mom) and heavily influences her friend Louisa. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and That is a cruel rule, and while the stories try to preveal real suicides, as dies religions, with the gone forever threat it does not help families of suicide victims. I just want to give him a hug. I find this story very sad, until now, i can't believe that everyone died. Possessions also showcases traditional Jewish rites surrounding burial, and it even gets into levirate marriage (in which a childless widow is supposed to marry her dead husbands brother to procreate with him) though its often a challenge for us to determine what is superstition and what is venerated religious tradition. If that's the case, his soul should not come back according to the logic they established at the beginning. The moments when Chief Yoo steady PS's hand sent me to tears . Instead, Colin damages the implant in his brain with a shard of glass and stumbles out into the world. and the version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In Possessions right when you think you have figured the whole mystery out Shachar flips everything on its head and throws in a curveball, and you are left trying to piece everything together again. POSSESSIONS also gives us a genuine look into Judaism and Israeli customs such as yibbum and halizah. A subsidiary of the Vivendi-owned Canal Plus Group, Studiocanal is actively developing and distributing multiple high-end series through its network of production companies, including Tandem in Germany (Canneseries title Shadowplay), the U.K.s RED Production Company (Years and Years), Spains Bambu Producciones (On Death Row) and Frances Studiocanal Original (Mouche). Hwang Dae-doo will eat my soul, and Ill hide as soon as he does. I thought the female police office was great. I agree with a lot of comments that it was an amazing ride from episodes 1-12, went into a deep, dark black hole 13-15 and finished it the only way it could have in the final one. 'Daisy Jones & The Six' Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes Premiere? 2,254, This story has been shared 2,226 times. Pil-sung hasnt got much strength, but suddenly, many pairs of ghostly hands lift him to his feet. This time, in preparation for David Fincher's . Menu. While I wouldn't want our hero to be penalized for being appropriately heroic and self sacrificing, there was no explanation for while the rule wasn't enforced. She gently chides him for not visiting for twenty years, then offers to feed him and clean his wound. In Possessions, a new show on HBO Max, that is the mystery. When he looks up, there are several suicide spirits looking down at him curiously, including the grandfather who used to haunt Pil-sungs apartment. Dae-doo picks up his gun and says that its time for him to judge their God. From where hes watching them on a monitor, Dae-doo grows suspicious when nothing happens, and we cut back to Seo-jung as she asks if Pil-sung understands what she just said. He runs back, screaming, to find the nuns lying dead on the floor of the chapel, and its amazing that he has any tears left to cry. Possessed. Reason why PS got reincarnated at the end was because he did not kill himself. I wish it had either been dubbed better with all the languages or just had subtitles. Lena Luthor ( Katie McGrath) fought her brother Lex for custody of Luthor Corp, before finally relenting and joining forces with the Superfriends instead. Debuting on HBO Max on Thursday, the French and Hebrew language thriller opens at the wedding of French expat Natalie (Nadia Tereszkiewicz) and handsome Israeli nonentity Eran ("Valley of Tears"'. And I agree, Natalie and Karim were very good too. I really look forward to seeing more from Shachar Magen. He hesitated, and Seo-jung says that she knows hes not cruel enough to do this. Instead of narrowing toward a likely suspect, the action goes in several different directions at once, keeping viewers riveted and guessing as it hurtles toward the end. The actor is so great. #ThePossesion#HauntingTube#TSMMThe Possession is a 2012 American supernatural horror film directed by Ole Bornedal and produced by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, . Dae-doo begs him not to do it, saying that hell never see Seo-jung again. I dont think I can hold out for long, but Ill save up enough power to be used only once. Karim will dive into Natalie and her familys mysterious past to find out. I cried when I saw Chief Yoo, too. See production, box office & company info. I actually watched the whole thing. Her mother, played by Dominique Valadi, is against the wedding union. Creator Shahar Magen Stars Is Natalie as lost and vulnerable as she looks? 5,314, This story has been shared 4,745 times. Audience Reviews for Possessions: Season 1 Mar 28, 2021 Very mysterious. A season two will be necessary as there are many unexplained issues particularly related to the two mothers who are friends. What We Know About Her Continued 'Today Show' Absence, 'Wheel of Fortune' Gets Awkward as Pat Sajak Snaps at Contestant for Grabbing Wheel: "Don't Touch That", 'Jeopardy!' This time, we dive into the ending of Possessor (Uncut). When Tasya wakes up back in her own body, she looks over to see that Girder is waking up from a possession as well. I enjoyed seeing something modern from a different culture yet mixed with folklore. Usually, when I watch a murder mystery movie/show I can tell who did it pretty quickly, but Possessions kept me guessing and when the reveal happened I was stunned. Unfortunately, for Nathalie, there is no enchanting escape to a honeymoon at the end of this wedding only a murder. Her facial expressions are stone-cold yet full of so many emotions. This was a culture (Djerba) totally unknown to me and quite fascinating. She owns two dogs and six cats. According to other sources, some believe Djerba is the island of the lotus eaters in Homers Odyssey, where the inhabitants forgot their homes and loved ones after ingesting narcotic lotus fruit and flowers. Pil-sung chokes, and Dae-doo says hes comforted by the thought that Pil-sung will end up just like him. Review and Interview With Exe. If you can get through these terrible mistakes the series is worth watching as it's only six episodes. He offers to make the decision easier, but as he speaks, Seo-jungs spirit starts to rise from her body and catches his attention. Someone stabs Tasya/Colin in the neck, and she shoots without thinking before she sees it was her son. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. While the ending could have been better, still enjoyed watching this. I also not sure the logic is consistent at the end. }; Everything is beautiful on the night of Natalies wedding. All rights reserved. By the end, Possessed started feeling like nothing more than gratuitous killings just to shock the audience, but they didnt have the impact I think the show was going for because Im still numb from all the other deaths in last weeks episodes. Exposing historical injustice has always been Unforgotten 's theme. Dae-doo absorbs her soul into himself and tells Pil-sung with fake regret that now hell never reunite with her. He takes the bus and stumbles towards the church, growing weaker by the second from blood loss. One concern that came up for me had to do with orientation: Was my Ashkenormative perspective, based in my mostly Eastern Europeanoriented Jewish experience, muddling my overall comprehension of the series itself? Your email address will not be published. The voiceovers are lackluster and as if it's just being read with no inflection. Shes also got a troubling taste for bloodinstead of killing a target with a gun, as planned, she chooses to stab him with a steak knife again and again and again. He says thats when he stopped waiting for God to do something and took matters into his own hands. His instincts as a detective are excellent and he is foul-mouthed. Lure him to the sea, as far away from the mainland as possible. Pil-sung rouses and crawls away from the freezing-cold water. Son of body horror legend David Cronenberg, Brandon Cronenberg made his feature-length directorial debut in 2012 with Antiviral. As for Reda Kateb as Karim. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter A kind nurse brings him a spare pair of shoes and tells him that Yeong-mi came in just in time, and that he saved her life. When u take ur own life u do so because u dont want to experience pain anymore but the people around will experience pain because they lost u. I remembered he was in the Guest and he died poignantly as well. At the end of the movie, Colin tries to regain control of his body. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Please enter your username or email address. The treatment of those accused and arrested is raw and sad at times. Please click the link in that email to complete the email change process. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Tasya, while lying on a sofa in a remote lab, controls an unwilling accomplice to execute high-profile targets, and then forces the accomplice to kill themselves before she leaves the body. or She sees flashes of the men she killed when she undergoes her possessor debriefing, a series of questions to confirm she is in her right mind and hasnt undergone brain damage in the process. And Esti the detective is deeply focused on the case, but encounters pushback from her old-school supervising detective, urging her to accept more obvious answers and stop following her instincts. She finds him in the chapel and half-jokes that not much has changed since he first came to the church and had trouble getting along with the other kids and following directions. Its time to cut the cake, and the lights go out. I'm sure the actors were probably much better in the real languages. That would have been a little bit more uplifting and given us an immediate satisfaction that the world was saved, and life did go on even before we had to wait until Pil-sung and Ms. Hong had to be re-incarnated. Pil-sung is identified as a suspect, and the kind nurse sees his photo on one of the televisions in the hospital lobby. He ended up getting possessed by HDD anyway. }; Karim, a French diplomat in charge of helping French citizens who have to deal with the Israeli authorities, slowly falls for Natalie. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. With constant mentions of Djerba, a place Id never heard of, seeming to provide characters with context and motivation, I decided to learn more about the Tunisian island where, according to Wikipedia, Jews have lived for more than 2,500 years. The very evening of her wedding in Israel, young Frenchwoman Natalie is accused of killing her husband. The plot and world-building were solid, though I was hoping for more explanation behind certain things. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; I hope there is more dramas where someone at that point rings a Helpline or a concerned family member or friend gets help from them. Go, Dog. Sanditon Season 2 Episode 6 Recap & Ending Explained (2022) - PBS, Spoilers, Release Date, Ending. How would it have proved Dae-doos point that humans are all monsters to give Pil-sung a kill one, save the other choice? I just recently discovered this on Netflix (I had been avoiding it thinking it would be a comedy!) I think I kinda lost interest the moment his character died and the evil spirit transferred to another body As Pil-sung dies, Dae-doos spirit is forced from his body. Coming Soon. Entertainment News, Movie & TV Show Reviews, and Interviews. 2:45. . (ARGH! He gets out when the driver takes a break and makes his way to a nearby bus stop, where he sees that the bus passes by a church. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. I am an Entertainment and Lifestyle writer from the Mid-Atlantic Region. Pil-sung makes his way back to civilization, and he hears Seo-jungs voice calling his name, telling him to stay focused. Just before the cake-cutting, the lights go out, and when theyre restored, Eran is on the floor with his throat slit and, yes, its Nathalie whos holding the bloody knife. In Possessions, a new show on HBO Max, that is the mystery. Rubbish ending with no result. Chief Yoo sits with him and smiles, then he, too, joins with Pil-sung. Tasya tells Colin to go ahead and kill her husbandhe was holding her back anyhow. (2019) Kang Pil Sung works as a detective. Newspaper articles reveal he'd been born Ryan Steven Getzler in Canada. You can learn more about me, and my blog HERE. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This is definitely a dark-horse of a series, and hopefully, many viewers have stayed through it. If you got lost, dont worryIm here to help. Tags: Israeli TV, HBO Max, Possessions, immigration, marriage, HBO Max picks up another Israeli show: Possessions, East Bay Jewish film fest and JFI's WinterFest coming up, A switched-at-birth angle on the Israeli-Palestinian divide, Israeli drama On the Spectrum is a portrait of neurodiversity, Home repair project? We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. This six-part limited series is relentless with building anticipation and will keep you guessing to the very last minute. When they come back on, her husband lies bleeding to death on the floor, and her once white wedding dress runs red with blood from the cake knife she's holding. Coming Soon, Regal The story revolves around an Agency that uses mind-control to get dastardly acts done for high-paying customers. Always thinking that you have things all figured out until you are shown over and over again you were wrong. Your email address will not be published. One is Reda Kateb (Karim), who co-stars in the French version of the Israeli therapy show Be Tipul, which was adapted as In Treatment in the U.S. Another is Noa Koler (previously in Our Boys) as Esti, a detective who senses theres something unusual afoot. Salt and spirits have an antipathy. The writing and acting in Possessions are superb. Partially hoped that the rest of the team plus the girls will be there too, but even Chief Yoo alone was more than enough. The two work together to solve cases. It also succeeds in being very Israeli in different ways than, say, Fauda, which portrays the challenging decisions of a special IDF unit, or even Shtisel, which explores a specific religious community. Pil-sung says shes at another hospital, but that shes all better now. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; I never expected a happy ending for them not when the world is ending all around them but Pil-sung finds himself in circumstances that would break even the strongest man. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. #HauntingTube#CapesIndiaPurchase Capes Skins: https://Capesindia.com/hauntingtubeHow to Apply Capes Skin: https://www.capesindia.com/pages/how-to-apply-capes. If we isolate Dae-doos soul in the middle of the sea, it will dissipate before it reaches the mainland. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). 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(It all makes sense though, but at the same time it doesnt. appId : '127538621120543', (Shang-Chi being the best marvel flick since endgame). forrest radio uno lalaura; lo fa chi finge di non sentire cruciverba; affitto con riscatto colle romito; possessions tv series ending explained. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; Required fields are marked *. I felt that the only situation Dae-doo set up that proved his point was when he gave the father of the bullied student the choice to kill or save the bully who killed his son. She is based in Los Angeles and has been known to track #TVGoneJewy. The detective has excellent instincts, but is rough around the the edges. After Gideon falls into the portal, it begins to shrink, and Tyler Locke (Connor Jessup) realizes that this happened because the demon had two keys in his possession when he entered the blue void. Rolling off Possessions, Haut et Court signed a first-look deal with Quiddity to develop more ambitious series projects. 1,815, This story has been shared 1,801 times. I am assuming there will need to be a season two as there are unexplained issues particularly related to the two older women who are friends. You can watch it on HBO Max ($14.99/month). He lowers the gun, and Seo-jung tells him to listen carefully. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); A psychic young woman isolates herself from people, but soon begins working with a detective who takes an interest in her. Dae-doo says that he looked at Pil-sungs life and could easily guess where he would go when he had nowhere left to go. All of the characters died in this drama. Showing in Australia with subtitles on SBS On Demand, this is a fascinating detective series offering an insight into life in Israel as well as a truly intriguing murder mystery. His crazy smile.. Idk what to feel about this end, but I guess its the only way to kill Dae Doo entirely since he was so powerful and cunning (why was he so powerful again??). While pulling the shades in Yeong-mis room, Pil-sung spots the cops arriving at the hospital. Is 'Operation Fortune' Streaming on HBO Max or Netflix? As an international Max Original, the series will be made available on the U.S. streaming platform in December. FB.init({ You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Also known as Possessor Uncut, the sci-fi thriller was highly praised at Sundance in January. And you will be so thankful they did. You can totally understand why everyone is drawn to her. She is also an aspiring indie actress. Each episode ends flawlessly to ensure the viewer will continue the journey. and the action moved consistently forward and never lagged. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page POSSESSIONS will take you on a journey that not only has to solve a murder but also asks, How painful is it to find true love, really?. Every single actor in Possessions is perfect for their role. All rights reserved. This causes her to keep a distance from other people and she lives a lonely life. We still had Pil-sung and Seo-jung, of course, but everyone they cared about was gone. I feel like there was a way for the show to have pushed the Pil-sung to the very edge without killing off every.single.person he knew (except the female leadI get that one). The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 8, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 1, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to The Most Anticipated TV & Streaming Shows of March 2023. After Ed goes missing, Abbie finds he had been using a private detective to dig up Ryan's past, and it's pretty horrifying stuff. I guess only time will tell! Trending. After being assigned a representative from the French Consulate named Karim, played by Reda Kateb, they begin to delve into her mind to recount the nights events only to uncover secrets not only of hers but her whole family. Lets get into that Possessor ending, explained. He makes them kneel to him, and looks thoughtfully up at the crucifix. 1,346, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Vanderpump Rules: Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Break Up After He Reportedly Cheated With Raquel Leviss, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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The cinematography was excellent as well. Which is silly because this show is already pitch black. The show was produced by Caroline Benjo, Barbara Letellier, Simon Arnal and Carole Scotta from the leading Paris-based production company Haut et Court TV, whose credits include No Mans Land and The Returned. Eilon Ratzkovsky, Osnat Nishri and Keren Misgav Ristvedt from Israels Quiddity (Sirens) co-produced the series. Tasya very much wants the job, even though it means shes had to become estranged from her husband Michael (Rossif Sutherland) and their young son (Gage Graham-Arbuthnot), whom she only visits between jobs. POSSESSIONS, the French-Hebrew language psychological thriller series from STUDIOCANAL, is set to debut on HBO Max on Thursday, January 28. Obsessed with this case, Karim will dive into Natalie and her familys mysterious past. I think PS may get a chance to be born again because he did the suicide to end a havoc-wrecking evil spirit. The first key to understanding the symbolism and hidden details of Tasya Vos and Colin Tate's conflict is Brandon Cronenberg's . In Possessions, it was deep character work and an unusual, creative narrative arc that kept me riveted. The series stars Reda Kateb (Close Enemies) as Karim, a French diplomat who comes to the rescue of a young French woman (Nadia Tereszkiewicz) living in Israel and suspected of murdering her husband on their wedding night. Oh! I kept thinking Natalie looked like a young Cameron Diaz. This limited six-part series follows Nathalie, perfectly portrayed by the talented Nadia Tereszkiewicz. I could go on and on. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { Just confirm how you got your ticket. The audience is constantly kept guessing. Dae-doo manifests as himself and tries to swim to the surface, but hes weakened by the salt water all around him. The very evening of her wedding in Israel, young Frenchwoman Natalie is accused of killing her husband. Hes sitting beside her bed and holding her hand when she wakes, and she asks about Seo-jung. J. covers our community better than any other source and provides news you can't find elsewhere. WTF. Imagine it. Sister Stephanie, the younger nun, notices that Pil-sung doesnt pray before the meal, and she tattles to Mother. He remembers the time that she told him that missing someone and remembering them are similar, because you cant miss someone you dont share memories with. Possessions is a binge-worthy show and I give it an A+. version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 3,261, This story has been shared 2,431 times. Produced by Haut et Court TV, the six-part series tells the story of a young French expatriate. The French state sends Karim, a diplomat, to the scene to help her. Connect with Facebook And Yoon Jong Hoon! Copyright 2019 Pretty in Baby Food. Then he collects himself and tells Pil-sung that hes going to make planes crash, derail trains, and start a war now that hes judged God, he plans to judge the world next. Great performances from the cast. The detective has excellent instincts, but is rough around the the edges. I thought the show was very well done too. I think last time I was so shocked to see just about Everybody died was Tree with deep roots. He tries again, and again, but the gun refuses to work. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); She has moved to Israel with her family and fallen in love with a handsome Israeli name Eran (Imri Biton). Nina, Kinsey, Tyler and Bode (Jackson Robert Scott) then come to the conclusion that the only . However, Louisa is more realistically engaged in Israeli society, while Rosa is completely governed by her cultural background and beliefs, as well as her desire to protect her children (When Rosa embraces her daughters, she often whispers intensely, I wish you were back in my womb.). Thank you for reading and for your comment! Colin is engaged to the daughter (Tuppence Middleton) of a wealthy owner of a successful business (Sean Bean), and the job is to kill all three people so that control of the company goes to a third family member. Starring Andrea Riseborough as an assassin who kills people by inhabiting an unwilling accomplice's body, and Christopher Abbott as the unlucky guy she possesses, Possessor is as disturbing as it. Possessions The series tells the story of Natalie, a young French expatriate in Israel, who is charged with the murder of her husband on their wedding night. I found this show on Netflix recently (August) and completed binge-watching it. Karim cannot figure out whether the young lady is deeply lost and vulnerable,or dangerously manipulative. Eventually falling for the beautiful Nathalie, Karim has to decide if she is truly capable of murder or is she the victim all along. First, I love to watch subtitled foreign films. Or at least, thats whats supposed to happen. appId : '127538621120543', The gun didnt have the bullets. The story is interesting, and each episode takes you in a different direction. At the end, when the monster goes back to the house (After Adjani and Neill are killed) the boy begs Helen not to open the door and then promptly drowns himself in the bathtub - the "idealized" husband and wife are reuniting but the boy senses that it is a doomed . While previously released in France and Israel last year, Possessions is out on HBO Max today. What's untrue is the monster, all right POSSESSION is a fairy tale for adults." Andrzej Zulwaski, "Cinema Superactivity: Andrzej Zulwaski Interviewed by Stephen Thrower & Daniel Bird." "[Divorce is] a life experience my friend Brian . As Esti and Karim ponder the enigmatic Nathalie, peripheral characters move in shadows that provoke suspicion and obfuscate motivations.
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