The Man in the High Castle
Amazon Prime | Prime Video | AMAZON | Release Date: November 20, 2015
7.6
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Generally favorable reviews based on 65 Ratings
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Nelly68Apr 3, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 4 ruin the season, if you had to hire someone to finish season 4 you should of found someone who could write and had the foresight to have a proper ending.… Expand
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JanSoloMay 6, 2020
This is perhaps one of the worst acted and scripted shows to ever exist. I would be embarrassed to be associated with this show in any way. The horror that is this show starts right away with a girl who dies and a sister who is seeminglyThis is perhaps one of the worst acted and scripted shows to ever exist. I would be embarrassed to be associated with this show in any way. The horror that is this show starts right away with a girl who dies and a sister who is seemingly emotionally unmoved by her passing.

The cross over of Chinese belief systems into Japanese culture is bizarre and confusing.

Seriously. Skip this show and save yourself a lot of pain.… Expand
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8
KeenWatcherNov 22, 2019
Love the world building element to this show, feels very much like an alternative timeline. Just sometimes it is a little slow to develop...
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PisomojadoNov 6, 2020
The first season of the show begins fairly well, in that it makes you think about what it would be like to live on either side of an oppressive regime. Unfortunately, subsequent seasons become increasingly preachy, insufferable, dumb, andThe first season of the show begins fairly well, in that it makes you think about what it would be like to live on either side of an oppressive regime. Unfortunately, subsequent seasons become increasingly preachy, insufferable, dumb, and nonsensical. Any well observed character moments are immediately undercut with thudding exposition, just to make sure you "GET THE POINT! DO YOU GET IT!?" This is also a show which snowballs into intersectional politics. Yet another show where the male characters are flawed, while the females are heroic leaders, conscientious off the battlefield and butt kickers on it who "don't need saving" because they can easily take out a man twice their size, and do so multiple times in every episode. If you believe that communists, if only they could take control, will usher in a bright new future this show will paint a beautiful dream for you. By the end, subtlety is done away with completely and the writing becomes nothing more than an ideological screed. Worst of all, the ending makes absolutely no sense.… Expand
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torakashiNov 30, 2019
The world building is insanely good, so many details. This world breathes National Socialism in every street and every room. They really went above and beyond with terrifying Nazi trivia. For me season 4 was the perfect climax. Gotta love it.
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6
Mikeguzman22Oct 7, 2020
Good tv show in general terms, it sure had a lot more to develop from such interesting plot, they had very good ideas that they did not even care about developing and they just ended it like if they ran out of money and had to end the show atGood tv show in general terms, it sure had a lot more to develop from such interesting plot, they had very good ideas that they did not even care about developing and they just ended it like if they ran out of money and had to end the show at the point it was, no proper ending to a show that was good and interesting.

With a proper closure I would have given it an 8...but I dare to say that it does not even have an ending at all.… Expand
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3
markcd1234Nov 24, 2019
Season 4 just destroyed all my interest in the show, they went so far left that it made it unwatchable.
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GynousNov 16, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 4 ending is totally nonsense... Made me lost a lot of time.for absolutely NOTHING!!! Canceling Amazon Prime in 1 2 3...… Expand
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LuisSilvaGaitanAug 19, 2020
Catching,touching,exciting and mindblowing. This show is very well crafted. I hope more poeple could watch it.
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DrealgrinNov 28, 2019
I mean, yeah season 4 was kind of a let down, but the fact that it triggered so many Trump Supporters because the Nazis lost AGAIN really makes up for it.
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gmonster320Apr 4, 2020
Nazis, multiverses, and high family drama. "The Man In The High Castle" definitely has a lot to offer. What America might look like if the Reich HAD won WWII is a horrifying premise. Add to that multiverses where different versions of eachNazis, multiverses, and high family drama. "The Man In The High Castle" definitely has a lot to offer. What America might look like if the Reich HAD won WWII is a horrifying premise. Add to that multiverses where different versions of each character has made different choices and are living different lives. Mind blown. Over four seasons, we saw how everyone tried to adapt to their reality. Some survive (or even flourish) inside the system (the Smiths, Kido, Tagomi, Childan). Some fight against the system (Juliana, the BCR, Frank Fink). The production values of "TMITHC" are excellent. The uniforms and the Nazi imagery are chilling. There are also a number of excellent performances. John Smith (Rufus Sewell) is definitely a standout. I also enjoyed his interactions with wife Helen (Chelah Horsdal). In the Japanese occupied territory Joel de la Fuente played the ruthless Kido. Yes, he is a violent killer but there is a heart way down in there somewhere. In fact, all the main characters on this show are people who has done horrible things. Season 4 dragged a bit. I wanted to see more of the multiverses instead of time spent on the usual conflicts. I wont give away the ending but if you know Phillip K Dick, you have an idea what's in store. Criticisms aside, I still enjoyed this crazy and thought provoking show.… Expand
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MarkiniApr 8, 2022
A great alternative fiction piece that adapts the original book fairly well and then creates something very unique in its own right. There are a couple of episodes mid-season that seems like they do not go anywhere but major plotlines areA great alternative fiction piece that adapts the original book fairly well and then creates something very unique in its own right. There are a couple of episodes mid-season that seems like they do not go anywhere but major plotlines are wrapped up towards the end. Great acting for a sci-fi series, great costumes, cinematography and limited CGI, as well.… Expand
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tarekaliOct 6, 2020
An immaculate, terrifying alternate history that is accurate down to the buttons. I love period pieces, and this scary projection of a post WW2 hegemony ruled by the Japanese and German empires certainly fits the bill. Every costume,An immaculate, terrifying alternate history that is accurate down to the buttons. I love period pieces, and this scary projection of a post WW2 hegemony ruled by the Japanese and German empires certainly fits the bill. Every costume, building, landscape, vehicle, street and interior room is accurate down to the woodwork and spoons - such a delight to watch. It’s interesting in itself to see the crushed American psyche in the face of utter defeat, humiliation and occupation by mortal enemies. This alternate history makes the American century seem a fantasy, certainly it took tremendous courage to make this series.
It’s also nerve wracking watching the razor thin tightrope walked by the various protagonists on the winning side, as they try to navigate the internal dangers of their own ruthless regimes.
The suffering of the common Americans reminds me of the brutal oppression we have witnessed around the world by autocratic regimes over the last 100 years - that in itself is a rich irony. The series is also a study on what it takes to bring down oppressive empires. Each of our dear protagonists - Joe, Juliana and Frank - are guided by their positive moralities on a destiny of greatness. It’s particularly interesting to see how the entire arc of history can be rewritten by a single good or bad deed, by a single done or undone action. The machinations of Obergruppenfuhrer Smith, Trade Minister Togumi and Chief Inspector Kodi-Tai are particularly interesting. Both men stand on mountains of corpses built by their empires, and out of a deep sense of duty and honor, they maneuver to preserve their nations from further bloodshed and destruction, working always in the shadows. The searing images of enflamed Americans chanting Blood and soil do not seem so distant from our current epoque, nor do they seem alien and impossible. We are indeed witnessing history, with so-called freedom loving Americans flirting with fascism.
It is heartening to see the universe is in balance, with the terrible personal price paid by men of previous principle, who sold their soul for survival at all costs. The arc of history does indeed bend toward justice. Ultimately this is a series about the Power of ideas to revive a forgotten dream, to restore hope and courage to the absolutely downtrodden and conquered. Symbolism is the most powerful motif, present endlessly across all domains of the various powers. Images and the ideas attached to them move people to action. It is quite interesting to see the underlying Metaphysics and laws of the universe being respected in this multiverse spanning series. As a fan of Fringe and other SciFi benders, it is nice to see a return to alternate timelines and realities, and how they interplay with each other according to ‘rules’.
I appreciate the 4th season in particular as it highlights the tremendous racial atrocities that these regimes are capable of, and the personal horrors of the victims. Oftentimes minorities are under-represented in such shows, and it is welcome to see the producers avoid that mistake. The humanization of minority victims was detailed and appreciated. The 4th season also does a great job of reinforcing the belief that we are who we are, even in the multiverse. There were some loose ends left that did not completely tie up the threads, especially around the multiverse. I guess I need to watch and read some analysis from smarter folks. It’s normal that cerebral series like this leave some ideas for interpretation. The series finale was amazing, Hollywood level production values, astounding special effects. I am truly impressed by Amazon studios. Their offerings give HBO a run for their money.… Expand
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kazakimaJul 15, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last season was so rushed and blank, completely ruined the build up of the previous seasons.… Expand
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LewisbwhMar 3, 2022
Season 1 - Interesting
Season 2 - Okay.
Season 3 - Bad. Season 4 - Straight Trash The series started off well, with an interesting premise. I’m not necessarily against politics in TV and Film, especially when we are talking about a seriesSeason 1 - Interesting
Season 2 - Okay.
Season 3 - Bad.
Season 4 - Straight Trash

The series started off well, with an interesting premise. I’m not necessarily against politics in TV and Film, especially when we are talking about a series such as The Man in the High Castle. It is inherently political. However, Season 4 took this too far. It felt more like I was watching political propaganda than a TV series for enjoyment. A lot of the social commentary felt forced and negatively impacted the flow of dialogue in the series. The Irish guy, the Trade Minister and Smith are all decent characters though played by decent actors.… Expand
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