Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Griffith, Annie (MW) Reprisal 50
Reprisal is a show on Hulu that entails the production of revenge in a classy yet violent way. The show is based around Burt's Bang a Rang, a warehouse speakeasy in the Midwest that is full of pinups and booze and is operated by the Brawlers gang. Burt's sister, Katherine, was left for dead after confronting her brother for betraying his gang to frame their rival gang, the Ghouls. Katherine goes on to obtain a new identity and years later instills her ploy for revenge. The plot entangles with gore as the episodes reveal more about the neighboring gangs and their dynamic with the Brawlers. Reprisal is a show about a female heroine that utilizes patience and her underestimated femininity to seek justice. This show obtains your full attention with nearly edible cinematography and timely context that displays the strength and capability of women through a masculine yet sometimes raunchy lens.
