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The Fugitive
Six months after PETA's failure to fight Nippon, Hardo returns to his village in Blora. His presence is smelled by Nippon, tracked and pursued. In a chase one day and night before the proclamation of independence, a drama of struggle is revealed. The betrayal of Hardo's fiance's father is juxtaposed with the betrayal of his best friend Karmin; the resistance of Dipo and Kartiman juxtaposed with Hardo's resistance; the cruelty of the war and the ego of the invaders, a shidokan of Nippon juxtaposed with the deterioration of war victims of Hardo and Ningsih's father.
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Plot Summary
This is a television series adaptation of the 1993 film of the same name, which itself was based on the 1960s television series. The story follows Dr. Richard Kimble, a respected surgeon wrongly convicted of murdering his wife. He escapes custody and goes on the run, desperately trying to find the real killer while evading law enforcement.
Critical Reception
The 2020 series adaptation of 'The Fugitive' received generally mixed to negative reviews. Critics often compared it unfavorably to the original series and the 1993 film, noting a lack of originality and depth. While some appreciated the updated setting and modern thriller elements, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked the charm and suspense of its predecessors.
Felt like a rehash without adding anything new.
Underdeveloped characters and a predictable plot.
Google audience: Audience reception for the 2020 series was largely unenthusiastic, with viewers frequently expressing disappointment that it did not live up to the legacy of the original "The Fugitive." Many felt the new version was unnecessary and failed to capture the compelling drama that made the earlier iterations so popular.
Fun Fact
The 2020 revival of 'The Fugitive' was developed for Quibi, a short-form mobile video platform that ceased operations in December 2020.
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