Dominion
2014
Original language: English
- sci-fi & fantasy
- drama
The story
Based on characters from the hit theatrical film ‘Legion’ (2010), ‘Dominion’ is an epic supernatural drama set in the year 25 A.E. In this transformed post–apocalyptic future an army of lower angels, assembled by the archangel Gabriel, has waged a war of possession against mankind. The archangel Michael, turning against his own kind, has chosen to side with humanity against Gabriel. Rising out of the ashes of the 25-year-long battle are newly fortified cities which protect the human survivors. In Vega (formerly Las Vegas), the largest of these cities, two houses vie for control and the stage is set for political upheaval and a dangerous power shift. Meanwhile, a rebellious young soldier begins a perilous journey as the war between the human race and the fallen angels hellbent on their domination escalates.
What it’s like
Sun-bleached and dust-choked, with washed-out amber daylight, hard midday shadows, and heat that seems to shimmer off the screen. Vega's fortified streets blend salvaged metal, scorched concrete, and the occasional flicker of old casino neon, while the open desert stretches wide and empty between settlements. Action arrives in bursts of gunfire, pursuit, and dust-blown standoffs, and the supernatural threat of possessed humans gives the violence an unsettling edge, though gore stays moderate and the shocks come more from menace than from carnage. The mood is grim, dry, and serious, with politics and loyalty simmering under every scene. Episodes move at a steady, plot-driven clip, with talk of factions and alliances filling the gaps between skirmishes. It suits a weekend binge when you want a gritty, atmospheric end-of-the-world drama with a biblical-war backdrop. It is for viewers who enjoy post-apocalyptic serials, angelic conflict, and dusty, high-stakes survival stories more than quiet, character-led introspection.
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