The intricate relationship between a man and a woman often pops up in the plots of various soap operas. Especially when it comes to treason and the notorious "love triangle." It is such a difficult relationship that the series "Treason" clearly demonstrates. Reviews, reviews, and general information about this multi-part tape can be found here.
TV Show Overview
Not so long ago, soap opera lovers could enjoy the premiere of the drama series Treason. This multi-part film is a remake of another Dutch film called Adultery, which was released in 2011. The presentation of the American film "Treason", or, as it is also called, "Betrayal", took place at the end of September 2013. In Russia, this series debuted in March 2014.
Moments of history: creators and production of films
Initially, the series “Treason” (reviews of it can be read in this article) was conceived by one of the famous American television channels ABC, which was directly involved in the filming process, as a kind of adaptation of the aforementioned Dutch film.
Immediately after the purchase of the rights to broadcast the television series, the press service of the channel announced the preparation of a pilot version of the first episode. And only in January 2013, it was decided to invite one of the popular screenwriters and directors of our time - Patty Jenkins. That's where it all happened.
The painstaking process of writing the script and the selection of actors began with the active support of the author of the project - David Zabel. Filming took place on the streets of Chicago.
"Treason" (TV series): actors and roles
One of the first actors to receive a positive response from the casting was Henry Jackson Thomas Jr., who starred in the following films:
- "Legends of the fall."
- "Kings of Suicide."
- "Death in the water."
- "Gangs of New York."
- "Red Velvet."
- "The Last Sin Eater" and others.
As it turned out, Thomas was offered the role of TJ Carsten. The second lucky person who managed to take part in the filming of the series was actress Hana Ware. This star of “Hitman: Agent 47” and “Oldboy” were promised the main role in the film. Later, stars such as James Cromwell, Stuart Townsend, Wendy Moniz, Chris Johnson, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Lemasters and others were invited. They all went through the casting and got into the project.
Short storyline
In the center of the plot, a certain Sarah Hanley appears, played by the charming and uncompromising Hana Ware. She is a successful camera operator specializing in filming commercials.
At one of the parties where the main character arrives on the instructions of the publisher, Sarah meets the charming Jack McAllister (played by Stuart Townsend). And this meeting completely changes the life of a decent mother and loving wife Hanley.
Soon she notices that the stranger is firmly stuck in her head and heart. The photographer is trying in vain to hide his passion that appeared from nowhere, but there is a new meeting - a passionate Jack comes to Sarah's studio. And here the heroine can not resist the great temptation, completely surrendering to the power of her new friend and forgetting about her husband Drew (this role is played by Chris Johnson). Actually, this is the "Treason" (TV series). The actors and roles in this film are carefully selected and fully correspond to the prevailing character type. We will describe in more detail about the actors themselves further.
The climax of the film
It would seem that it could be more commonplace - the wife cheated on her husband. But no. According to the scriptwriters, the new chosen one of the main character turns out to be a very successful lawyer. He defends the interests of a very influential family, whose head is accused of killing his relative, Lou Ti Jay Carsten.
By coincidence, the accuser of the head of the clan is Sarah's husband, who is a famous city prosecutor. Among other things, this lawyer is married to the daughter of his client and has a reputation as an exemplary family man. But how did the series “Treason” end if the case takes such an unexpected turn?
At a further stage in the series, there is a bright surge in a new storyline: a love story begins to intertwine closely with criminal scenes. An unexpected turn takes place and now the lover and husband are shoulder to shoulder fighting for the life of their beloved ...
Summary of the biography of Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas is a forty-four-year-old actor born in Texas in September 1971. From childhood, he loved to play roles and dreamed of becoming a television star. Thomas got to his first shoot at the age of nine.
At the beginning of 1981, he starred in a cameo role in the movie "Tramp", where he was spotted by the famous lover of special effects - Stephen Spielberg. Thanks to this acquaintance, Thomas received a new role in the fantastic film "Alien".
Henry Thomas later took a short break in his booming acting career and took up self-education. After a while he was seen in such films as “Cloak and Dagger”, “Dream of a Frog”, “Curse of the Starving Class” and in the series “Treason”.
Short biography of Hannah Ware
Hannah is a model and actress. Born in early December 1982 in London. From the age of twelve, she worked as a fashion model. Immediately after the family moved to New York, she decided to pursue an acting career, because of which she was forced to enter the acting studio of Lee Strasberg. The first pictures of the actress were the films “Shame”, “Boss” and “Double KOPets”. Then she was invited to the shooting of the series "Treason".
Brief information about the Braden Lemasters
Braden Lemasters is a young nineteen-year-old actor born in January 1996 in Ohio, USA. During his short career by acting standards, he starred in several films, including "Stepfather", "Christmas Story 2" and "Monsterville".
Short biography of Wendy
Moniz is a popular American actress. She was born in January 1969 in Kansas City, USA. As an actress, she made her debut in a soap opera called "Guiding Light." She was later involved in the main cast of another series, Detective Nash Bridges.
Then she got the role of Louise Archer in the serial film Defender. After there were roles in the series “Fight” and “Men in the Big City”, “Park Avenue, 666” and the series “Treason”. Reviews about her work can be heard the most positive. In addition, most directors are satisfied with the pliable and successful Wendy.
Short biography of Chris Johnson
Chris is a famous actor and producer. He was born in August 1977 in Massachusetts. Filmed mainly in dramas, comedies and crime films. Johnson has over 20 diverse works, including the series “Chicago on Fire”, the film “Fear of the Depth,” the series “The Finder,” “The Investigation of the Body,” and others.
Will the series continue
Most fans of the film, who did not have time to finish the final, ask the question: "How did the series" Treason "end?" The last series has become much more unpredictable than the entire love-crime plot of the epic. In the end, the main character had to not only fight for life, but also make a difficult choice ...
By the way, the first series of the pilot project caused a stir. According to preliminary estimates of ABC, about 5 million enthusiastic viewers watched it.
In anticipation of success, the television company decided to extend the series “Treason”. Season 2 was planned to be launched exactly one year after the successful premiere of the first. However, the plans remained unfulfilled. The bold point in the fate of the second season was set by the show of the last episode, which gained just over 3 million views. As a result, the project was decided to close.
What viewers say about the series
Many viewers are enthusiastic about the series. One of them likes a difficult and painfully familiar plot. Others are upset, consider the series "Treason" incomplete. Season 2, in their opinion, would allow to accurately place all the dots on the “and” and answer the questions left after the first season.
Some fans of the series do not understand the ending. They also insist on continuing. Others would happily revisit all the episodes anew and would recommend it to their friends and relatives. In general, in their opinion, it turned out a good series “Treason”. Reviews about him make its creators again think about a possible continuation.