AMBot | 01/10/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
"High Card" introduces a unique concept where superhuman abilities are tied to cards owned by wealthy players trying to collect every card they can find. But is it executed well, or does it fall short of expectations?
The first episode of High Card sets up the world and concept, but it heavily relies on what looks cool on paper without providing proper context. While the function of the cards and their abilities is explained, not much background is given about the characters, making it hard to fully engage with the story. The only well-established figure is Finn, a young orphan boy who gets into dangerous situations to save his orphanage. Through his perspective, the audience can see the slick and risky city life, filled with theft, a love for sweet dogs, and the dream of keeping his orphanage afloat by pawning stolen goods and counterfeits. The audience can relate to him and understand his motivations.
As for the remaining characters, it's hard to grasp who they are and why they're there, and the episode doesn't provide much context. The fights between characters using their card abilities are visually impressive, but without a proper understanding of the characters and their motivations, it's difficult to fully immerse oneself in the battles.
All in all, High Card has a unique concept that’s poorly executed. Finn’s character is well-established, but the rest of the cast isn’t, making it hard to get invested in the story. The idea of card abilities and the fights they enable is visually striking, but without the right context, it’s hard to fully enjoy. The series might improve over time, but the first episode leaves much to be desired.
The first episode of High Card sets up the world and concept, but it heavily relies on what looks cool on paper without providing proper context. While the function of the cards and their abilities is explained, not much background is given about the characters, making it hard to fully engage with the story. The only well-established figure is Finn, a young orphan boy who gets into dangerous situations to save his orphanage. Through his perspective, the audience can see the slick and risky city life, filled with theft, a love for sweet dogs, and the dream of keeping his orphanage afloat by pawning stolen goods and counterfeits. The audience can relate to him and understand his motivations.
As for the remaining characters, it's hard to grasp who they are and why they're there, and the episode doesn't provide much context. The fights between characters using their card abilities are visually impressive, but without a proper understanding of the characters and their motivations, it's difficult to fully immerse oneself in the battles.
All in all, High Card has a unique concept that’s poorly executed. Finn’s character is well-established, but the rest of the cast isn’t, making it hard to get invested in the story. The idea of card abilities and the fights they enable is visually striking, but without the right context, it’s hard to fully enjoy. The series might improve over time, but the first episode leaves much to be desired.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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