The Resolve – Ep.2 ” Something Came Up” | A Web Series on The Watch List

Sean explains to Megan that he has a patient who is acting on his OCD compulsions to kill.

4 Swirlies

“There’s a lot of people who have secrets, but have you ever wondered how many people act on them?”

I was all set to give this episode 2 Swirlies and move on, but then I came to the second last scene. There’s an intercut sequence that is just about one of the most creepy things I have ever seen. It may just have ruined sex for me.

The 2 long scenes that makes up the body of this episode are largely forgettable (sorry!). The acting and production aren’t necessarily all that strong (sorry!). I feel like many shows and movies have done the psychiatrist thing better, and The Resolve doesn’t seem to bring anything fresh to the idea. But the end… oh boy, the end.

This web series should be terrible… but parts of it really work and make the rest worthwhile.

The Resolve Ep.1 “First Kill”

The Resolve centers around Mike Patterson (RussCootey), a beleaguered man, gripped by O.C.D. issues with humanity, unleashed by fiery clashes on others. He explains to his therapist Sean Miller (Alex Ballar – War Wolves) how he has found a way to
deal with his compulsion, which is to kill those who he believes are responsible for the misalignment in humanity.

4 Swirlies

“You what was really strange? Watching the lights go out in his eyes.”

Another one of the new series that I randomly came across. In contrast to the previous new series that I reviewed, the production values in this show are subpar, but the total effect of the story is bigger than the sum of its parts. This series entertained and intrigued me

And the acting of the lead, Russ Cootey, is pretty intense. In his conversation with his therapist about his murders, you get the impression that this guy could do those things – and be totally honest when he asks, “Why should I feel guilt?”

Oh, he’s the director, producer, star, executive producer, etc.

There’s an interesting scene at the end, all the more intriguing because I’m not sure what it means. Is he so relieved and relaxed for doing what he sees as right that he’s finally falling asleep? Or is he actually feeling that edge of remorse?

The poor production and the somewhat haphazard (outside of that one great main scene between the guy and his therapist) script are holding this series back, but I’ll admit it – I’m hooked. Are they going somewhere with this? Am I just reading too much into it?