What characterizes the best military series? Perhaps the play of the actors, the atmosphere or the scenery, is probably pretty hard to say. One thing is known for certain, as long as war and armed conflicts are inherent in human nature, until then paintings and various kinds of series describing the events mentioned will be popular among viewers. 2017 presented several interesting projects at once, some of them were known to the public before, others appeared relatively recently. In any case, a couple of projects, among which there are Russian ones, claim the title of the best military series. Each picture conveys some aspect of the war. The list contains both pictures about the Apocalypse, as well as more prosaic, but no less exciting stories about the struggle of spies and entire units in a hidden war. It remains only to choose.
The Last Ship
The project can not be called a novelty of 2017, since the series was previously known as one of the premieres with potential. The plot of the picture revolves around the destroyer of the US Navy, which receives a rather strange mission to accompany a virologist. The audience is immediately thrown into the thick of things, showing the end of the world caused by a mutated strain. The ship's task is to find an antivirus and protect the doctor, since several participants in the conflict encroach on her talents. “The Last Ship” is not exactly a series about the war and the military, however, the destroyer team maintains impeccable discipline and continues to obey orders, even though the tales of zombies turn out to be true. The crew will meet in a battle with the Russians, who also pursue their goals, the new government and an unknown group of terrorists.
Who is better?
The title of "Best Military Series" implies several criteria, according to several media portals. The picture should show a detailed militarized conflict, as well as the general atmosphere at a fairly high level. The "last ship" fully complies with these requirements. The project has its own surroundings, because it combines several fresh ideas with a long-known recipe for the popularity of the tape, namely the development of the plot around the zombie attack. The filming used a decommissioned ship, as well as a real warship. Landscapes also delight with originality. Over the entire period of screen time, the crew of a warship visited both the hot desert and the ice of the Arctic.
"Brave"
On September 25, 2017, the premiere of the film “The Brave” took place. Among the nominees for the title of the best military series of 2017, there are not many paintings that started this year. "The Brave" is a military action movie with a touch of drama. The plot focuses on the Military Intelligence Agency, its specialists are aimed at fulfilling tasks to ensure national security abroad. Each of these heroes is not recognized, because it operates in the strictest secrecy. In the course of the narration, the viewer is introduced to the commander of the Delta squad, who stands for his subordinates, even if it borders on an open revolt against the leadership.
If we look at the title of the best military series, the picture is directly about the conflict, then the "Brave" will fit here the most. However, the picture is full of pathos and elevation, which, according to critics, leads to the romanticization of the war as such, which is not acceptable, since the tape is aimed primarily at the younger generation. In addition, the creators of the project were somewhat constrained in the budget, so the final spectacle will not please the picky critic.
"Homeland"
In 2017, the sixth season of the drama series Homeland appeared on the screens. The best Russian military series (including 2017) have repeatedly returned to the theme of espionage confrontation and narrated, including about the recruitment of agents. However, the creators of the picture went a little further and showed not just the work of such a secret frame, but also his life, life, relationships with his family and attempts to understand his own ideas about morality. The plot focuses on the American military, who returned to the United States several years later with honor as a hero of the war in the Middle East. However, the security services are sure: the fact that the soldier survived in captivity and also returned without serious injuries speaks of his double play on the side of the enemy.
The project pleases with a truly high-quality picture and scenery. The actors approached the matter professionally, and the track record of the star composition of the tape is very impressive. A distinctive feature of the series is the constant immersion of the viewer in the world of intrigue and espionage games. Many agents hide their own secrets, and the protagonist has not yet decided on the side. "Homeland" deserves the title of the best military series in 2017, Russian cinema has yet to repeat this scale.
Father's Coast
Traditionally, the theme of World War II is quite common in Russian cinema. Among the new products, the "Father's Coast" of 2017 compares favorably. The 16-episode project demonstrates the fate of one particular family, which has to go through the horrors of World War II. Ultimately, the best military series about 1941 and 1945, released relatively recently, deserves special mention, as it illuminates the conflict, the memory of which is still alive. The project cannot offer a sophisticated viewer an amazing graphic range or magnificent scenery, but this is not a good tape. The atmosphere and a demonstration of traditional family values is what makes Father's Coast a great show worth watching.
"The Devil's Hunt"
Another project of Russian cinema, vividly discussed at the “bookmark” stage. The main role in the series was played by Sergey Bezrukov, after which the critics began to discuss the new tape with renewed vigor. At the heart of the story lies the real scientific discovery of the Russian physicist
Mikhail Filippov. At the turn of that time, the scientist was studying the issue of transmitting the destructive force of the explosion energy at a distance. The work of the physicist was called the "hypothetical Ray Filippov." Theoretically, such a discovery would allow the Allies to actually bomb the very rear of the enemy without worrying about defensive installations. For the development began a real hunt from both the Triple Alliance and the Entente. The main character will save the situation on the fronts and rid the world of a new superweapon.