The Defender

On this series there is one divine thing. It proves that it doesn't matter at all whether the main character and her actions are real or not. All you need is an excellent screenwriter, give it a social impact, and you practically have it won. Each episode is a gem. Stories based on real events. Events that could happen to any of us and the rational-thinking Lukáš Vaculík, who tries to give it the right human perspective. I was thrilled. You can see the diligence of everyone who worked on the series. Excellent theme song or perfect melancholic atmosphere culminating in the eighth episode, which was also a climax. Furthermore, a series of acting aces, who are here to just flash a few times in some episodes, but thus confirming the quality of the series itself, along with a clever and witty insert from the genius Pavel Řezníček, who as a nobleman's coach outmaneuvered ombudsman who actually didn't even have a driver's license at that time. On the other hand, the political spectrum, where the nonchalance, but also the political cunning, was perfectly captured by Jarda Plesl. Everything just came together in all respects. A series that has something to say, something to convey, and perhaps even to raise questions where needed. Here I give the Czech Television a clear thumbs up and more similarly high-quality productions like this. (14/03/2022)