Posting challenge 1/15: London Spy

[magnetic_pole]

lash_larue pointed out the other day that if we don't keep the home fires burning it's bound to get awfully cold 'round here, and L's comment hit home, especially because I love reading all of your posts but haven't been contributing myself much lately. So here's what I'm going to do: I'm going to post once a week throughout the grey winter months, at least until my spring break in mid-March. Which makes fifteen posts in total. Enough to bore you folks, I'm sure. In a good way.

Anyone want to join me?



Okay. That was almost nonsensical, it was so bizarre. Beautifully acted, beautifully filmed, moody, thematic, but really unsatisfying as a story. And I'm the type who's normally willing to forgive a lot on the plot front for atmosphere and emotion.

On the bright side, though, some excellent performances by London buildings. I haven't looked online to identify everything, but a couple prominent landmarks made an appearance:

* Terry Farrell's postmodern landmark at 85 Vauxhall Cross, Vauxhall, Lambeth
(Gah! Postmodernism's making a comeback, I can sense it. This building almost looked good these past few episodes.)
* The incomparable Alexandra Road Estate, Camden, by Neave Brown
(I hope this estate gets filming fees; it's an incredibly cinematic space, and it shows up everywhere.)
* A postwar church, St Paul's Lorrimore Square, Southwark
(A quiet actor in this series, understated.)

Anyone recognize anything else? I'd love to know what house they used as Scottie's.

I'm curious to hear what you thought of the show! (I know I'm the only one obsessing about the architecture.)

Comments

[liseuse]

Hello! (I owe you an email, I know! I will reply. I ... am a failboat.)

I've been watching and despite it being a hot mess I have been entranced. I think it's because it's directed by the same people who directed The Bridge (Bron/Broen) and I love the visual style of it. I mean, the plot makes zero sense but it's beautifully shot and gorgeous to watch. And I did adore being able to go "I know someone who lived there!" when the Alexandra Road Estate turned up.

[magnetic_pole]

Oh my word, no "owe," don't worry about that at all. Just know I've been thinking about you.

I got hooked on the show because someone linked to a preview, and somehow two episodes were up on youtube for a little while, and I'm a sucker for beautiful tv. Even as the plot dissolved, I kept watching for the visuals.

And you know someone who lived at the Alexandra Road Estate?!? How exciting! What did they think of their apartment and the complex as a whole, do you know? I've always wanted to visit and learn more about it. M.