Episode Guide
The weekend is a time to relax and enjoy your free time. ..
Mental health problems affect around one in four people in any given year. From social anxiety to depression, all the way through to psychotic breaks; our brains are incredible instruments for our success and can be saboteurs to our own downfall. One of the greatest failings in our lifetime is how little is actually understood about this. And that’s to say nothing of the social stigma around things like depression. I mean, how many people have been depressed and heard “Cheer up, you have nothing to be sad about!” ..
This is a novel about the human mind and how it can be used to manipulate and control people. It’s a scathing critique of psychiatry, and everything that needs to be saved needs to come from within. This is a novel that will make you think, and it’s sure to leave an impact on your reading experience.
This Italian Netflix series is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. The first half is slow, but the payoff is worth it as you get to know all of the characters. However, it can be hard to stick with the series as it goes on; however, once you do, it’s a beautiful ride.
Daniele, a wild child, does drugs and drinks the weekends away. After stumbling home and passing out on his bed, he wakes up in a psychiatric ward (PTDW) with no knowledge of what’s happened or how he got there. He is angry at his family for some reason and Dani is forced to spend 7 days there for treatment. Daniele struggles to adjust to the new situation. ..
Each day, the group of patients in adjacent ward share stories and experiences with one another. Some are reluctant at first, but soon develop genuine love and affection for one another. Joining Dani for this journey are a group of characters with big personalities – and big hearts. There’s Gianluca, Madonnina, Giorgio and Mario, as well as Nina who happens to be in adjacent ward. I won’t reveal much about them here as one of the best parts of this show comes from exploring these supporting players. ..
The show has a few really beautiful moments and a couple of proper tear-jerking moments. These little golden moments add up across the season, leading to a gut-wrenching penultimate episode and a good finale to top things off. ..
Everything Calls for Salvation is a well-made and visually appealing series that has strong flashbacks and montages. The series also knows when to hit the brakes with its music, which is a nice touch.
This Netflix series is well written and heartfelt, and although it may take a little time to get started, if you’re willing to stick with it, you’ll be rewarded with a heart-wrenching story. This is definitely one of the bigger surprises this year and well worth watching.
Everything calls for salvation, but it’s not easy to find. It’s not a matter of finding the right place or doing the right thing; it’s more like finding yourself. You have to be willing to search and find what is right for you.
