I
think I get it now. There is no narrative, no series of events that tell a
story – introduction, conflict, climax. There’s just this world in which things
happen, and we the reading audience are taken on a travelogue, visiting places
and meeting people who inhabit this alternate reality. It’s liberating to come
to this understanding, as the confusion and resentment is now lifted from me.
The
world of The Wild Storm is occupied
by two alien factions, who have been at odds over Earth for thousands of years.
Consequently, some of their DNA (both biological and technological) has
contaminated humanity. As humans have come to tap into this DNA, it’s led to
enhanced individuals, for which both alien factions continue to squabble, with
humanity caught in the middle.
The
story so far has a Sam Elliott-type who seems intent on defending those unable
to defend themselves, as well as a young scientist who has fashioned a techno-battle
suit which she has stolen from the secret government agency allied with the
aliens. It all sounds like a far greater complex tale than other “secret alien”
TV shows such as V or Roswell. Perhaps too complex.
Without
a firm narrative, there is no conflict in the strictest sense. Instead, the
audience enjoys a series of skirmishes and heated conversations among the alien
factions, government entities, and victimized individuals all seeking some form
of peace, either for themselves of for the world they inhabit. Sadly, this
eliminates the potential for a climax, meaning the series (which I’d believed
to be limited) is now open-ended. It could go on for years. Yay.
Rating:
4/10