action-based action, etc
Scenario
CIA operative Joe struggles to balance her personal and professional lives as the spearhead of the agency’s war on terror. Real-life military advisors helped create more authentic weapon handling, housecleaning, positioning, and command. Reference to Premios Soberano (2024). Mr. Sheridan knows how to transport us into testosterone-fueled, macho worlds without clichés and seemingly no agenda. It is what it is.
No apologies necessary
His characters are always down-to-earth, and he is extremely adept at casting. But to be great, you have to write good parts for women. The writing has to be as good, if not better, than the men. Guys are simple. Women are smarter, more complex. Beth on Yellowstone (great character and performance), Barrel Riders, the Lone Woman on the Ranch (in a fantastic role by Jen Landon Teeter) – all great female characters who fit into the world of the story in a natural, effortless way.
hundred pounds of muscle
They are strong and compelling. Not just a ‘partner…’ or T & A. He stepped up his game with the great character Faith Hill, who was forced into "1883" followed by Dame Mirren in the incendiary release that was "1923". Now we have Zoe Saldana, who is doing some of the best work of her career. I definitely buy her as the CIA boss in an open marriage (nice touch). I buy De Oliveira as a broken woman with a burning anger that won’t quit, and thank you, thank you, thank you to the writers/directors/producers for NOT letting her get the best of a soldier man with an extra one…
What a face!
Truth first! I think her character is much more interesting if she’s someone who needs to be knocked out cold or simply pinned to the ground before she quits. Now let’s talk about Jill Wagner or should I say her hair? From schmaltzy Hallmark dreck to super-badass SWAT? I’m buying it. Special mention: Mrs.
Good actor, could be interesting
Lanier as the obnoxious teenage daughter. I’m looking forward to this loose canon arc as long as they continue to avoid the clichés of teenage angst.