Orion and The Dark

55/1006140
Rating
TV-Y7
Release date
February 2, 2024
Where to watch
Netflix
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Orion and the Dark is a bit of a narrative jumble with the main story repeatedly being stopped by momentum killing and interruptive storytelling tropes. More than that, it's another testosterone zapping story about a weak little boy who's afraid of his own shadow. Even though, his anxiety isn't coddled, is this really something that is needed? Buy your son a BB gun and send him outside instead.

As shown in Orion and the Dark, the growth trend of children experiencing anxiety has shown a concerning increase in recent years. Factors such as academic pressures, social media exposure, and the fast-paced nature of modern life contribute to heightened stress levels among children. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated anxiety, with disruptions to routines, increased uncertainty, and social isolation impacting children’s mental well-being.

Orion and the Dark

The thing Orion fears the most is the dark. When the embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, Dark whisks Orion away on a roller-coaster ride around the world to prove there is nothing to be afraid of at night.

 

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James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.

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