Story‎ 

“The Consultant (2023)” tells an‎ exciting story set in the‎ troubled world of CompWare, a‎ mobile game company started by‎ the intelligent Ah Sang-woo. When‎ Sang-woo suddenly and mysteriously dies,‎ the company is thrown into‎ chaos. This makes room for‎ Regus Patoff, a consultant who‎ likes to develop strange solutions.‎ This dark comedy workplace thriller‎ mixes humor and suspense as‎ it looks into the complicated‎ workings of a business.

When‎ Regus Patoff comes on board,‎ he brings an unclear way‎ of doing business that doesn’t‎ go over well with everyone,‎ especially two doubtful employees, Craig‎ and Elaine. As the story‎ goes on, the audience becomes‎ involved in a web of‎ suspicion and intrigue, just like‎ the characters aren’t sure who‎ Regus is or why he‎ does what he does. The‎ more time Craig and Elaine‎ spend with him, the more‎ questions they have, and no‎ matter how hard they try‎ to figure out his past,‎ they can’t.

Regus, played beautifully‎ and hauntingly by Christoph Waltz,‎ becomes the series’ main character.‎ Regus is a unique mix‎ of weirdness and fun, even‎ though some traits are similar‎ to Waltz’s other characters, like‎ Hans Landa and Bert Hanson.‎ Regus is an enthralling character‎ in the story because of‎ his quirks and Waltz’s captivating‎ screen presence. By the end‎ of the series, more than‎ one character has been “drinking‎ the Kool-Aid” that Regus has‎ been serving them.

Performances 

Performances‎ in “The Consultant (2023)” are‎ a big part of the‎ show’s appeal. Christoph Waltz, who‎ is known for being able‎ to play complicated roles, does‎ a hauntingly moving job as‎ Regus Patoff. Regus has a‎ unique personality, even though he‎ has some similarities to Waltz’s‎ other parts. Waltz’s contribution to‎ the series stands out because‎ of the subtleties of his‎ performance and the fact that‎ he is always there on‎ screen.

As Craig, Nat Wolf‎ gives the story more depth‎ with a dedicated performance. Even‎ though he’s not as good‎ as Waltz, Wolf does an‎ excellent job of playing the‎ vaguely stereotypical programmer, which adds‎ to the overall atmosphere in‎ the CompWare company.

Brittany O’Grady‎ plays Elaine, a driven character‎ torn between reaching her goals‎ and discovering the scary truth‎ about Regus. Some shades of‎ complexity in O’Grady’s performance make‎ Elaine seem like she could‎ have been explored even more.‎ Good work was put into‎ the version, but it could‎ have been better. There is‎ room for more character development.‎

Overall, the performances help the‎ show find a good balance‎ between dark comedies and workplace‎ thrillers. Waltz’s charisma holds the‎ story together, and Wolf and‎ O’Grady play essential supporting roles.‎ Together, they make a dynamic‎ ensemble cast that keeps viewers‎ interested as the drama unfolds.‎

Positives 

Many good things about‎ “The Consultant (2023)” make it‎ more enjoyable to watch. The‎ cinematography stands out with its‎ exciting framing, moving panning shots,‎ and stunning views of Los‎ Angeles from above. Adding these‎ visual elements to the series‎ not only makes it look‎ better, but they also help‎ set the mood for the‎ story.

It’s brilliant how “The‎ Consultant” flows from one scene‎ to the next, guiding the‎ audience through the story’s twists‎ and turns. These transitions show‎ how creatively driven the show‎ is and make watching it‎ a more cohesive experience. From‎ above, the shots of Los‎ Angeles offer a unique view‎ and add another level of‎ visual interest to the story.‎

One great thing about the‎ show is that it stays‎ creepy and strange throughout its‎ episodes. This consistent mood is‎ primarily due to Christoph Waltz’s‎ captivating performance as Regus Patoff‎ and the music that goes‎ with it. These parts work‎ together to give “The Consultant”‎ a strange and exciting atmosphere‎ that sets it apart from‎ other workplace thrillers.

Negatives

“The‎ Consultant (2023)” has some good‎ points but also some problems.‎ Sometimes, the story seems too‎ complicated, with many questions and‎ loose ends left hanging. Complexity‎ can make a story more‎ interesting, but in this case,‎ it could turn off the‎ audience and make things more‎ confusing than interesting. The series‎ could use a more streamlined‎ way of telling stories to‎ ensure all storylines are resolved‎ by the end.

Pacing becomes‎ an important issue, with the‎ first half of the series‎ being perfect and the later‎ episodes needing to be revised.‎ Initial momentum is harmed by‎ creative choices that seem random,‎ affecting how well the story‎ flows. The quality of the‎ series dropped off in the‎ last few episodes. This could‎ have been avoided by being‎ more disciplined about pacing and‎ story.

Conclusion

“The Consultant (2023)”‎ is a show with great‎ potential, and Christoph Waltz’s outstanding‎ performance as Regus Patoff holds‎ it all together. The strange‎ and brilliant way Waltz plays‎ the part gives the show‎ a unique energy that makes‎ it stand out in the‎ streaming world. On the other‎ hand, the story feels overcooked‎ and unfinished, which keeps the‎ show from reaching its full‎ potential.

If the people who‎ made “The Consultant” had written‎ it better and been more‎ organized, it could have been‎ more than just a complicated‎ mess. The cinematography and atmosphere‎ are interesting, but the story‎ could be more accessible to‎ follow and move faster, taking‎ away from the overall viewing‎ experience.

“The Consultant (2023)” is‎ an exciting but flawed look‎ at weird behavior in the‎ workplace. It shows what can‎ happen when you do business‎ differently from typical, but it‎ also has problems with how‎ it tells its story. The‎ show’s visuals and Christoph Waltz’s‎ performance are both excellent, but‎ they leave viewers with a‎ taste of what could have‎ been if the creators had‎ used this dark comedy workplace‎ thriller to its fullest potential.‎