Episode Guide
Episode 1: The first episode of the season was good, but not great. It had some interesting moments, but it wasn’t as captivating as some of the other episodes. Episode 2: The second episode was even better than the first. It had a lot of action and suspense, and it was very well written. Episode 3: The third episode was also good, but not great. It had a few interesting moments, but it wasn’t as captivating as the previous two episodes. Episode 4: The fourth episode was amazing! It had a lot of action and suspense, and it was very well written. ..
Studios are spending more and more on special effects and hiring the best talent to make their movies and TV shows look as realistic as possible. This trend has been growing in recent years, with executives seemingly willing to spend whatever it takes to create a good looking product. ..
In an industry that is constantly searching for a mass hit, many forget the most important thing: story. When kept simple and executed with a sincere heart, it can instantly elevate content. So what is this elusive ‘thing’? Story. ..
Shannon Tindle’s Lost Ollie is a heartwarming story of a toy that is lost and found. The toy, Ollie, is lost for years and finally found by Shannon Tindle. Ollie has a clean heart and determination to let it do the talking. Shannon Tindle has created an endearing story that will make you laugh and cry.
The show’s success largely comes down to the fact that it has a strong narrative binding it all together. Tindle scrapped an earlier plan to make it eight parts long with half-hour episodes, and in hindsight, this decision seems to have paid off. ..
The Lost Ollie formula is a valuable tool for directors, as it helps them keep the story on track without too much exposition. The pacing is also a great help in keeping the story moving.
Lost Ollie tells the story of a bunny who is separated from his best friend and cannot remember where he is or how to get back home. The bunny struggles to find his way back home, but eventually finds a way to do so by remembering the “where, why, and how” to get back.
Zozo, a seemingly kind clown, and his cold-hearted warrior-like friend, Rosie, a pink grizzly, accompany him on the journey. Ollie uses a gold star given to him by Billy, and a memory map from the house to navigate his way home. ..
Lost Ollie is a talking toy that, on his journey, learns some shocking truths about his family and friends. Despite being mostly targeted toward children, Lost Ollie boasts a bleak visual template. It is not often you would see such a color palette fill a story about talking toys. ..
The limited series “Ollie” is a well-executed story that flows from an astute thought process. The creative choice to expand the bond between Ollie and the Wiles family from the very first moment is a smart move that pays off in a compelling way. ..
Billy is thrust into a difficult situation after his mother is diagnosed with cancer. He and his family are unable to risk surgery financially or emotionally, so they must find a way to pay for the surgery themselves.
Lost Ollie is a bold move that pays off in a big way. The dialogues are easy to understand and deeply profound, with meaning hidden in every word. Characters break into songs more often than not, which only adds to the enjoyment of a family viewing experience. ..
The show’s focus on the family does not mean that it does not explore mature, more serious themes.
The third episode of the series, “Zozo,” was one of my favorite. The quality all around is shockingly good, and it’s one of the highlights of the show. What this segment does is put things into perspective and maybe alleviate Zozo’s villainous shadow that grew stronger in the second half. ..
The clown turning into a lost soul looking for the love of his life is a tragedy that is equivalent to the Shakespearean pedigree, told with the innocence and heart of a child.
Billy and Ollie’s point of view of the world around them is expectedly jovial and naïve, but also surprisingly insightful. Despite not having the numbers in their age, the pair’s kindness and sense of compassion fill the storytelling with a familiarity that can really show you, love. The warmth and love shown in Lost Ollie is something that we feel in our childhoods, something that we can see in other people too.
In the last episode, “Home” is where most will give in to their instincts and the barriers to the dams will strike wide open. All you will feel is an appreciation for what you have, admiration for what you see, and comfort in what will come. Netflix has just got its most compelling story of the year.
