The Last Post

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Season 1
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Dec 21, 2017
    30
    There are only two or three recurring characters with dialogue in the three episodes sent to critics, only one of which is bestowed with a shred of backstory or distinctive personality. Even ignoring the impolitic elements of character development, however--which again, Moffat really shouldn’t have--the greater sin of The Last Post is that the writing is stodgy and unrealistic plot is as parched for tension and excitement as the dunes in the desert where these men and their families are stationed.

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User Score
4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
  1. jonnybgoode
    Jan 19, 2018
    8
    Excellent story arc, good acting, a setting never explored before, and an enjoyable British mid-60s era make for a great Season 1 of the LastExcellent story arc, good acting, a setting never explored before, and an enjoyable British mid-60s era make for a great Season 1 of the Last Post. I am at a loss why this show has such a poor rating - perhaps the reviewers were expecting something different? Yes, it is a bit soapy, and I have no doubt that the show may not be historically accurate, but most historical dramas are not accurate (even the ones that claim to be.) This is the best Amazon series I have seen (which isnt saying much, granted). I I enjoyed this show from start to finish and look forward to season 2.… Full Review »
  2. mhg007
    Dec 24, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The end of the British Empire. Set in Aden (now Yemen) at the start of the rebellion during the 1960's. The series does a good job of showing how colonialism corrupts both the occupier and the occupied. The decay and corruption affects the British Military Police and their relationships with their wives. The focus on the unhappiness of the military wives is one of its strong points. It's a bit slow but the filming is gorgeous and the acting is superb. There is more than a passing resemblance to the film White Mischief which dealt with corruption of the British in Africa during World War II which also is recommended.… Full Review »
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