The fall of the Usher house Review

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THE FALL OF THE USHER HOUSE

Written by Anaelle Martin
January 30th 2024

What is this show?
Netflix invites viewers to step into the darkness once more with their original series, “The Fall of the Usher House.” Drawing inspiration from Poe’s timeless narrative, this adaptation promises to immerse audiences in a world where the lines between reality and madness blur, and the sins of the past cast a long shadow over the present.
As we embark on this journey through the twisted corridors of the Usher estate, anticipation mounts.
In this review, we dive deep into the heart of “The Fall of the Usher House,” examining its visual aesthetic, narrative, and the performances that bring its characters to life.
The series begins with a pitch-black set-up. Roderick Usher attends a joint funeral for several of his adult children, and in a montage of press coverage, we see how a series of “freak accidents” has wiped out his entire bloodline. The Usher patriarch then sits in a dilapidated mansion with Carl Lumbly’s Auguste Dupin, the detective and offers him a confession. We then flash back a few weeks to when the Usher clan were on top of the world, having become billionaires selling Opiuds that have inflicted misery and harm on the American public, and begin to watch their painful fall.

Roderick has come from a miserable childhood with a strict, indoctrinated, and sickly mother who believes that “pain and suffering are the kiss of Jesus”. As a parent himself, Roderick doesn’t do much better, having six children by five different women who range from hedonists (Napoleon and Prospero Usher) to creeps (Frederick, Tamerlane, and Victoria) to hedonist creeps (Camille). Roderick’s much younger wife Juno, a former heroin addict whose life was turned around thanks to the drugs the Ushers sell is the outsider of the family.

As the episodes unravel, Roderick keeps going back to these flashbacks and the viewers understand how each child passed, one after the other.
We realize that not one had a saine mind and that the fall was inevitable.

The theme of “The Fall of the Usher House” mainly revolves around the idea of decay and deterioration, both physical and mental. This theme is central to Edgar Allan Poe’s original story and is often explored in adaptations. It recounts the crumbling mansion of the Usher family, which mirrors the declining mental health of its inhabitants. Additionally, themes of isolation, family legacy, and the supernatural may also play a significant role in the series, echoing Poe’s exploration of these themes in his works.

The fall of the house of usher is a very dark show. The main theme is death, and the atmosphere is murky. However, the outfits and accessories fit the edgy theme. Most of Camille’s outfits for example are very sexy , grungy, and edgy. She reveals her body and uses a lot of latex. The color palette is dark ( black, dark greys, purple or burgundy/dark red).

As we’ve explored in this review, the series amazingly navigates the complexities of madness, and the haunting legacy of the Usher family with a contemporary flair that pays homage to its source material.
Through its atmospheric cinematography, haunting soundtrack, and nuanced performances, “The Fall of the Usher House” immerses audiences in a world where the past looms large, and the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur. Each episode unravels new layers of mystery and intrigue, inviting viewers to confront the darkness that lurks within the human psyche.

While the series may not be without its flaws, its ability to capture the essence of Poe’s timeless tale while offering a fresh perspective is commendable. Whether you’re a fan of Gothic literature or simply enjoy a good psychological thriller, “The Fall of the Usher House” is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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