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A review by panda_incognito
Marvel's Agent Carter: Season One Declassified by Hayley Atwell, Sarah Rodriguez
5.0
I was able to find a used copy of this last year, but held out on reading in until I found time to watch the first Agent Carter series again. I finally did, and I passionately loved it all over again. The show held up to my exalted memory of it, surprised me at times with plot twists that I had forgotten, delighted me with parts that I could never forget, and spoke to my soul in its incredibly nuanced and authentic portrayal of its characters, both male and female.
I loved reading this book. It was such a joy, and is full of fascinating details related to the story development, casting, writing, production, and post-production processes. The book includes details and reflections from lots of different cast and crew members, and I especially enjoyed their insights into the characters. Watching the show, it's obvious how much care and love went into creating all of this, but it was great to see people's thoughtful insights about characters that seem so much like real people, and have such depth and complexity.
I also loved learning about how crew members sourced vintage props. Just as I suspected, they did buy stuff off Ebay, and all of the ties the men wear throughout the show are authentic vintage ties. I also loved learning about the stunts and practical effects, and was amazed to learn how many things they were able to do without CGI. This was so fascinating, and the book has all of the kinds of details that a fan would want to know.
I absolutely loved this. I'm so glad I was able to get a copy, and I will definitely read it again. It filled my heart with even more endless enthusiasm for this show that I love so much, and I love the level of thought, historical research, and careful reflection that went into every detail of this. I still remember the absolute thrill of seeing a commercial for this show for the first time, and it exceeded my hopes in every possible way. It has been so fun to revisit it and learn more about it, and even though I'm still bummed that we only got two seasons of this show, I am thankful for eighteen episodes of near-perfection.
I loved reading this book. It was such a joy, and is full of fascinating details related to the story development, casting, writing, production, and post-production processes. The book includes details and reflections from lots of different cast and crew members, and I especially enjoyed their insights into the characters. Watching the show, it's obvious how much care and love went into creating all of this, but it was great to see people's thoughtful insights about characters that seem so much like real people, and have such depth and complexity.
I also loved learning about how crew members sourced vintage props. Just as I suspected, they did buy stuff off Ebay, and all of the ties the men wear throughout the show are authentic vintage ties. I also loved learning about the stunts and practical effects, and was amazed to learn how many things they were able to do without CGI. This was so fascinating, and the book has all of the kinds of details that a fan would want to know.
I absolutely loved this. I'm so glad I was able to get a copy, and I will definitely read it again. It filled my heart with even more endless enthusiasm for this show that I love so much, and I love the level of thought, historical research, and careful reflection that went into every detail of this. I still remember the absolute thrill of seeing a commercial for this show for the first time, and it exceeded my hopes in every possible way. It has been so fun to revisit it and learn more about it, and even though I'm still bummed that we only got two seasons of this show, I am thankful for eighteen episodes of near-perfection.