War has some growing to do, but it could be HBO’s successor to Succession and Industry
There are plenty of thrills to be found in the stylish first installment of this British anthology series.
War, an HBO and Sky TV drama, is a compelling legal drama focusing on the bitter divorce between actress Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) and tech mogul Morgan Henderson (Dominic West). The series' primary interest lies in the legal battles between their respective law firms, Taylor & Byrne and Cathcarts & Sons, rather than the characters' personal dynamics.
The show's witty dialogue, London setting, and sleek visual design make it reminiscent of HBO's Industry and Succession. The production design, with its glass-heavy offices and wood-paneled headquarters, highlights the differences between the two firms. As the season progresses, the intricacies of the legal strategies and personal relationships of the characters add to the drama's complexity.
Though the show's characters lack depth, War manages to maintain a level of prestige TV sheen, premiering on October 1.
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