Hes a great writer, and hes well known because of that fact.
The fact that he does makes me feel better about us all.
I think the first two episodes do exactly that, which is no small feat.
Thats his lifestyle and hes comfortable with it.
Also, why spoil it?
One of the delights of Gaimans work is in not knowing whats going to happen next.
Simon Powers isnt very likeable but he is very relatable.
Hes in a slump.
Are you the body, or are you in the body somewhere?
Are you a separate mind, or is the illness separate?
Or is the illness you?
Everything feels real and also revealing.
The horror comes from the slow drip-feed of information to an unpleasant, yet strangely satisfying, conclusion.
The music also really helps to establish and keep that Gaiman tone in place.
The same can be said of the choice to make Gaiman himself part of the action.
I liked his appearances; they added to the textured, slightly self-knowing feeling.
Theres also a strong sense of the importance of narrative.
The way these all fit together is wonderful.
Two comparisons came to mind as I was watchingLikely Stories.
After that, I thought ofBlack Mirrorin the use of music and setup.
You find yourself thinking about what a weird and messy business being alive is.
For a start, you get to watch television this good every once in a while.
