I have read much of Hancock's work before, and I do consider myself somewhat of an admirer of his, but this, I must say, this was something I was not prepared for. Thank you sincerely. Thank you to the whole team and to everyone who is behind this gem of a production. It has been one of the most enjoyable viewing experiences in a long while for me. Having gotten fed up with many of Netflix's low-effort and rubbish documentaries lately, this one truly stuck out.
Not only is it straight to the point and doesn't at any point feel dragged out, but it also manages to do something most other series nowadays do not. It entices you, not by the use of cliffhangers or the like, but by simple, captivating storytelling. I find it astonishing how big of an impact a competent, fluent, and well-educated speaker can have on a show. It was a good decision by Netflix to have Graham do the voice-over and not hire someone else. His voice is the perfect mix of a fascination for the subject and an eagerness to teach, and it's so pleasant listening to.
The CGI work, the cinematography, the composition, and the timelines, everything matches together so beautifully. I especially liked the illustrations and drone shots taken from these amazing sites. It really gives you a better understanding of the perspective and true-scale of these stunning, extraordinary structures.
Sure it's been edited to create suspense, and the music is a bit dramatic at times, but in my opinion, this merely adds to the viewing experience as a whole. I mean, how cool is it not that ancient advanced civilizations might have existed a lot sooner than we had previously thought? Just the idea of it alone I find rather intriguing. It doesn't, however, take away from the fact that much of this is purely speculation, but, the possibility of it actually being true I think demands for these sites and locations be investigated further.
If you are a sucker for history, like me, and consider yourself a tinkerer, then this is the perfect show for you. I promise you, you'll be suprisingly pleased. And thank you, Graham, for letting me on this journey with you. I could only dream of one day getting to meet you, and perhaps venture these incredible locations for myself.
Much love,
a youngling from Sweden.