After three episodes,The Messengersstill doesnt seem to know what show it wants to be.
Is it a series about a found family of angels and their detective-like mission to stop the apocalypse?
Is it a government conspiracy theory drama with a supernatural twist?
Is it a24-esque thriller about one undercover federal agents quest for vengeance?
It doesnt really matter because, right now, none of these stories are enticing.
At least not in the clunky, predictable wayThe Messengerstells them.
Lets start with the first option: angel detective drama.
Frankly, the vision is extremely vague and riddled with stereotypes.
This entire set-up could be fun, but its devoid of originality, truth, or suspense.
Too bad because found family detective angel drama was the formula I was pulling for.
The gang might have more luck in their mission if they werent two people short.
(As always, I blameLost.)
Vera and partner-in-science Alan struggle to find the truth behind the meteor crash they witnessed in the first episode.
Of course, neither Vera nor hunky also-scientist Leo actually communicate the pregnancy or diagnosis to one another.
Its unclear or maybe I was just too bored by this storyline to follow character motivation.
Ididnotice Raul sell Team Angel out to the devil in exchange for his brothers location.
Frankly, none of their hearts really seem to be in it.
Even the ones who have committed to Team Angel.
Peter seems nonplussed by this turn of events.
Maybe theyll have figured out how they feel about this development by next weeks episode?
Rating:
1 out of 5
