'Be careful what you search for...'
The description for the pilot for HBO's new series Lovecraft Country says it's about a man who travels across the U.S. in the 1950s in search of his missing father.. Two episodes in, anyone who has watched, knows it;s much more than that. Atticus Freeman, his friend Letitia and his Uncle George aren't on a leisurely journey, checking out the scenery and local diners.
The beautiful countryside is also full of racist cops, terrifying monsters and a mansion full of rituals, weirdos, and a hood wearing Titus Braithwhite. (Tony Goldwyn) Atticus Freeman is played by actor Jonathan Majors who I first noticed a couple of years ago in the Dustin Lance Black produced mini-series When We Rise.
Majors isn't only a talented actor, he's also incredibly charismatic, making him the perfect lead to guide us on our journey. He's also incredibly hot, something the producers seem to also know given they kept him a tight white, perfectly fitting t-shirt through much of the pilot. They also knew we craved to see him out of it, something they indeed gave the audience, just before the terror begins.
As you can see, episode two, showed us even more of Majors. The story also begins to expand in the second episode, something we knew was coming, yet somehow, much like the characters staying the mansion, wasn't exactly welcomed. I liked the first episode, and felt there was plenty there to expand on, but given the show if based on a book, I guess we'll have to take each chapter as it unfolds.
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