There is a popular Artificial Intelligence [AI] Algorithm that has swept most people under it's control through the use of cell phones. One person, a nun named Sister Simone [performed brilliantly by Gilpin], refuses to use cellphones and expose herself to the AI and is confronted to either take part of the AI's mind control or face the consequences. She makes a deal with the AI, which leads her on an unexpected adventure to destroy the Holy Grail; yes, the Holy Grail once used by Jesus during the last supper with his disciples and which was apparently either lost or kept hidden away for centuries. Sister Simone's quest takes her to the farthest edges of the earth, and with the help of a shady ex-boyfriend [McDorman] and a vision from Jesus, they set off on high adventure with some zany hired guns who are trying to stop them.
THE GOOD - The plot and story are completely original. The visual and practical effects in this film were well thought out and executed, especially during the action sequences. The back story is the best part of the entire series, as the show starts off with something that was supposed to be taken as history, which just happens to be the real part of the story; if you lost yourself in that last sentence, trust me, the series cleans every question up nice and tidy. The secondary characters and extras are the best of this series, each one getting a good ten minutes of solid character building, giving everyone a shot at the limelight. Tons of kudos go out to McDorman as the ex-boyfriend who played the role so brilliantly, I expect him to be nominated for best supporting actor. An additional actor, Chris Diamantopoulos, was beyond humorous playing an over zealous action character. There is some incredible cinematography and lighting in this series, and the production was far way above what is expected in a production filled with special effects and not requiring blue or green screen all the time.
THE BAD - This series would have made an incredible, but adventurous movie; adding to the fact that there was a lot that could have been cut from each episode, to get straight to the point. A couple of the episodes were a bit longer than needed. Each episode is filled with a lot of non-sense, but that is what the writers want you to think...after a while, it gets a little ridiculous.
POST MORTEM - There is some strong build ups that pay off at the end of each new episode. Gilpin carries the entire series on her shoulders and she can be quite a handful to accept as a leading lady playing a devout nun and also an action-filled leading actor. But it all works well and the producers did a great job explaining everything with a solid ending. You have to watch this series!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [5 of 5 Stars]
