Speaking from the perspective of the "ranger" who directly aided the effort to keep the 2006-08 CBS drama "Jericho" alive, one can only hope that the further adventures of our titular heroine continue on Paramount+ if the series does not get a second season on the once (and future?) Tiffany Network. MANY CBS executives can thank your not-so-humble reviewer for having an ample supply of apple pies back in the day.
Another aside is that CBSHE even more spectacularly contributes to brokering peace between Gen Xers and Millennials with its recent DVD and BD releases of both the old-school and modern versions of the Stephen King" classic "The Stand." Initial viewing for a pending review shows that the 2020 limited series is a terrific reimaging.
The strong cast and the awesomely atmospheric cinematography of "Clarice" greatly facilitate "The Silence of the Lamb" fanatics who say "it rubs the lotion on its skin, or it gets the hose again" when we treat dry hands bond with the "kids" who come to this franchise via this series. The treat for us adults is to see how the titular FBI trainee is faring as a full-fledged agent a year after discovering that all's not necessarily well that ends well.
The following "Clarice" promo expertly communicates the theme of the series without providing any spoiler. The Cianti with the farva beans that will make you want to say "Hello, Clarice" is the inclusion of flashbacks to the "Silence" events.
Our story begins one year after Clarice has gotten her sharp-dressed man. That case has made her the most famous fed since Eliot Ness. Not being untouchable prevents Clarice from avoiding a highly personal assignment to the newly minted FBI Violent Crimes Apprehension Program. The apprehension of our lead includes working for a man who has highly personal extreme prejudice against her.
The mission of ViCAP is to investigate the same type of psycho who is at the center of the "Silence" investigation. The predictable impact on Clarice is triggering horrific memories of both her childhood and of the hostile workplace that play a large role in "Silence," Stating in both cases that she is a lamb to the slaughter is highly apt.
In true 21st-century procedural fashion, the case around which the pilot is centered sets the stage for a season-long story arc. This pattern continues to the S1 final episode that wraps up everything serving equally well as a season or a series finale.
The trauma this time revolves around discovering two dead women; of course, Clarice is the one to set the investigation on the right track.
These nefarious doings lead to a literal send lawyers, guns, and money; Dad get me out of this situation. The well-played INTENSELY creepy psychological elements behind the facial corporate greed show that the insult behind the fatal injuries. The direct ties to mythology proves that everything is Greek to us mere mortals.
The note-worthy side cases include one in which following the evidence leads to connecting the deaths of two boys several years apart. This investigation, like much of "Clarice," comes down to blaming the mother. This EPICLY is the case as to an episode that adds bodacious context to "Silence."
The copious special features extend well beyond the deleted scenes that provide valuable exposition and the gag reel that lightens the equally psychological and thriller vibe. "The Silence is Over" centers around properly honoring the source material. "ViCAP Views" goes below the surface as to the A, B, and C stories of the S1 episodes.
These sublime elements make adding "Clarice" to your home-video library a no-brainer.
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