The two hundred and twenty-seventh TV show: #937 In The Flesh
Some shows are absolutely worthwhile watching, while also being absolutely draining and difficult to watch at the same time. A story that discussed zombies, brought back to sanity and normality... as long as they take regular medicine and with make up so they don't stand out. There are mixed feelings about this - anger the killers came back, denial of the situation, or excitement to have time with those that were lost. There are many allegories you can look at - immigrants, racism, LGBTQ+ people (especially as our main character is gay) - and there's something to be said for the power of fantasy to provide a way to discuss these without directly naming them. In the Flesh pulls it off well, both the gentle paranoia in the first season and the wider concerns in the second, with some great performances that sell everything so well. It's hard to watch, in a way that becomes incredibly engaging, and I'm so glad I got the chance to watch it.