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Mid-series on, the plotting starts to churn and flag (it turns out that another six-part instalment is imminent). When it comes into focus, A Thousand Blows is a full-blooded show, crackling with incident and fine performances.
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After the first few episodes sets the series up by introducing all its distinctive elements, the second half of the season feels increasingly like, well, a TV show rather than a glimpse into the pages of a book of hidden history.
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A Thousand Blows does manage to stand out as a mostly competent period piece in a sea of Bridgertons filled with anachronistic eyeshadow and an unwillingness to commit to the bit.
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Steven Knight has proven himself a worthy storyteller, a master of the craft, and an undeniable artist, but with “A Thousand Blows,” it’s evident he’s unsure which brush he should use to produce his vision.
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While they may share a similar style, a combination of lackluster fight scenes and thin characterization ensures that A Thousand Blows never quite makes it into Warrior’s weight class.
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