Moksha World

This show was a change of pace for me. No major crimes, no emotionally damaged detectives—just an interesting story unfolding in a unique way.  I didn’t love it right away, but I absolutely did by the end!

Not being familiar with Croatian television, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The first episode didn’t pull me in, and I considered giving up on it. The story wasn’t clear. There weren’t any fast-paced action sequences, and, at times, it even felt like a home movie from a family vacation. But a few comments on the MHz website convinced me to give it another try. By the middle of the second episode, I was hooked.

Each episode focuses on a particular character, allowing the story and the relationships to develop slowly. By shifting perspectives, we learn more about them and how their histories intersect. I realized that my initial hesitation about the series came from disliking the first episode’s main character, but seeing him through their eyes changed my opinion.

I’ve watched several slow-moving series recently that surprised me with their finales. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I liked them, but as the episodes progressed, the stories unfolded in unexpected ways. It reminded me of International Emmy Awards jurors who would ask to fast-forward a show, claiming they could immediately tell if it was good or not. This works in some cases, but I am more convinced than ever that it is often worth pushing through to find out what happens. It can take five or six episodes for a story to develop fully. Some only came together in the season finale.

Recently, I’ve watched series like The Silence, The Break, and Public Enemy. Each show took at least three or four episodes to connect with, but by the end, I was completely absorbed—and often shocked—by the outcomes.

Slow-paced shows give more room for character development. Multiple storylines and overlapping perspectives create depth that fast-paced series often sacrifice. I find myself caring about the characters not just as fiction, but almost as real people. By the finale, I feel invested in their lives, experiencing sadness, relief, surprise, and sometimes mixed feelings. Fast-paced action is fun, but slower series offer reflection. They leave room to consider motivations, relationships, and the subtleties of human behavior.

Television often follows a formula, but I appreciate shows that take risks and try something different. The Last Socialist Artefact does this by showing multiple perspectives and allowing the story to develop naturally.

If you’ve watched it, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Or tell me about one of your favorite slow-paced series and why it resonated with you.