Kicking, sweeping, accusing and angry - "Sin" deals with the eighties, when AIDS was considered a mysterious and incurable disease that only affects homosexuals • A mesmerizing historical document
A series that is important to watch.
"Sin"
"When I look back on my life, it's always a shame, it's always my fault. Everything I did - no matter when or where or to whom - has one thing in common: it, it, it, it's a sin. It's a sin. I once did, everything I do, wherever I're ever been, wherever I go - it's a sin "(" It's a Sin "Pet Shop Boys).
The 1987 pop classic, written by the lead singer of the Pat Shop Boys as a defiance to his strict educators from the Catholic school where he studied, has been revived in the past month.
The song's sales and plays jumped 249% in the UK, just because of a drama series bearing the same name and message.
Throughout the five episodes of "Sin" there is a moment that comes up again and again, in different forms and with other participants, and in each such scene it shakes again.
These moments describe common situations in the eighties, when the parents of young boys were called to hospitals, referred to the Department of Infectious Infections and there they suddenly discovered that their sons: 1. Patients with AIDS.
2. About to die.
3. Gays.
Three tragedies have befallen them, and it is not clear which is worse for them.
That was the period.
It was considered a mysterious and incurable disease, affecting mostly gay men - while they still lived in the closet in some ways, and many moved away from the family to experience freedom and liberation in 1980s London until this life also brought with them terror from an epidemic that began to kill my friends. Community.
"Sin", whose entire episode aired yesterday (Wednesday) on yes's VOD, is the kind of project that TV critics attach to a "must-see series" label.
An experience that evokes countless senses, emotions and thoughts.
Not for nothing is “Sin” the most trendy series in the UK right now;
The most popular drama in streaming services in the kingdom with exceptional viewing percentages among young people.
Because "sin" is funny, naughty, clever, exciting, kicking, sweeping, accusing and very, very angry.
Just like that song from the eighties, "Sin" implies through its name the controversial lifestyle of its protagonists, but directs arrows at the real sinners - the straight society.
The homophobia, ignorance, prejudice and misinformation circulated at the time about the disease only exacerbated the crisis, contributed to the spread of the epidemic and prevented a chance for proper treatment of patients.
Just before his death, while his mother is still ashamed of him and his illness, one of the colorful characters in the series tries to explain to her that he has no regrets, and just wants everyone to remember how much fun he had in the days of debauchery and freedom.
It did not help.
His mother was ashamed of him even after his death.
That is why "Sin" is a powerful, tragic and important drama.
A mesmerizing historical document that is worth watching even though the characters fall and die faster than in a wedding episode of "Game of Thrones."
Despite the frequent visit of the Angel of Death, "Sin" manages to mix fun, laughter and optimistic dreams with death shrouded in shame and repression.
A gloomy scene kisses an entertaining scene, which connects to an exciting and dizzying scene.
How does it all fit together?
That's the magic secret.
Russell T. Davis' marvelous series (which at the time created "Queer in the City," on which the iconic gay series "Most Proud There Is" was based) really draws the viewer into the period in question.
"Sin" is based on a meticulous investigation of events, wrapped in a crazy New Wave soundtrack that connects perfectly with the characters, costumes, locations and humor.
Even if in the end everyone dies, one must not forget how much fun it was.
So stock up on a lot of tissue and get ready to meet a series that will break your heart.
It's really worth it.
"Sin", yes VOD
