Man in the High Castle

The Man in the High Castle is an intriguing exploration of an alternate post-WWII reality, one where the Axis Powers came out on top and North America is divided amongst the victors. This dystopian narrative follows Juliana Crain and Joe Blake as they navigate this dangerous, oppressive world and discover a series of films that could hold the key to their reality—a key that the oppressive regimes want to control or destroy.

One thing that truly stands out in the series is the painstaking attention to detail. From the eerily convincing transformations of American cities into Nazi and Japanese territories to the subtexts of fear and revolutionary hope, it's a world-building rollercoaster. Special note must also be taken of Rufus Sewell’s chillingly enigmatic performance as John Smith, an American SS officer. He is a terrifying figure who still invokes sympathy, making him one of the most complex characters in the series.

On the down side, the series does seem too sombre at times, and the pace may be slow for some. However, anyone who enjoys shows that make them question their understanding of history, challenge the nature of reality or who simply enjoy dystopian narratives, should definitely give The Man in High Castle a watch.