Review of DOMINION

DOMINION (Episode 1-6)

Fantasy, apocalyptic, angels, savior, supernatural, chosen one

ALEX LANNON, is a soldier on patrol outside the walls of the fortified city VEGA (formerly Los Vegas).  Inside a casino, he finds three creatures with eyes as black as a billiard 8-ball. These are lower angels, (known as 8-BALLS) who, in the recent war against humanity, have taken over human bodies because they didn't have bodies of their own. Alex kills one, and one escapes. When Alex returns to the city, he is admonished by MICHAEL, the one archangel who helped humanity in the way.

The war started when GOD, whom the angels call FATHER, disappeared some years back. The archangel GABRIEL, Michael's brother, decided that humans were the cause, and so tried to kill everyone on Earth. Thanks mainly to Michael, Gabriel's forces are now severely weakened, but are still a threat.

The city of Vega itself is a hotbed of intrigue and politics. GENERAL EDWARD REISEN, having directed the war that defeated Gabriel's angels, is the main powerbroker, and seems to be a generally sincere person. CONSUL DAVID WHELE is Edward's main opponent, and is primarily interested in his own welfare. CLAIR REISEN is Edward's daughter, and is almost too noble to be realistic. Edward has ordered Clair to marry David's son, WILLIAM so the two competing factions of the city can unite, but Claire is reluctant, partly because she loves Alex, and partly because William is slime (though how bad he is doesn't become clear right away.) Throw in a competing city, HELENA (formerly La Jolla) where women rule, a predicted savior of humanity, and a few other elements, and you have most of the ingredients for the stew.

Archangel Michel(played by Tom Wisdom) is to me the most interesting character.   He projects a poise and self-control that is, well, angelic. Gabriel, on the other hand, is just like a human jerk.



Like many series, there's titillation but no tits. What bugs me are scenes where a man and woman have just had sex, but when she sits up, she covers her breasts with a sheet. Really?  Like he's never seen her before?

There's some good stuff here, especially for people who like supernatural stories. The pilot episode is the best (no surprise there), but the following episodes are also good. There's lot of physical and verbal confrontations--angel-angel, angel-human, human-human--and several ongoing and competing themes from episode to episode. You know Gabriel won't destroy humanity, but why did God leave, and will he come back?  Who will Clair marry?  Will David take over the city?

I give this series  +++.  While working out, it will get your pulse up to at least a jog.