DMZ
Civil war ravaged Manhattan turned demilitarized zone
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About DMZ
Released: 2022
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (4 Episodes)
Cast
Rosario Dawson, Benjamin Bratt, Hoon Lee, Freddy Miyares, Jordan Carter, Rutina Wesley, Mamie Gummer, Nora Dunn, Henry Sanders, Venus Ariel, Jade Wu, Rey Gallegos, Agam Darshi, Juani Feliz
About DMZ
"DMZ" is a 2022 TV series streaming on HBO Max. It's an adaptation of the DC Comics series of the same name where the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) refers to a future United States where the island of Manhattan has become a withdrawal for the Second American Civil War. The show combines elements of drama, war, and science fiction, making it highly intriguing for the viewers. The plot revolves around a medic named Alma Ortega who is determined to find her lost son while navigating through the lawless society that Manhattan has turned into. Lingering in this dangerous and unpredictable landscape, Alma becomes a symbol of hope and resistance.
Making / Production
"DMZ" has been brought to life by Ava DuVernay and Roberto Patino. DuVernay is known for her visual and narrative style, which are well demonstrated in "DMZ". The series is produced by DuVernay's Array Filmworks in association with Warner Bros. Television. It aired its first season on HBO Max in March 2022.
Actors
- Rosario Dawson as Alma Ortega - Dawson gives a compelling performance, showing tenacity and courage in the face of extreme adversity.
- Benjamin Bratt as Parco Delgado - Bratt delivers a multilayered performance as a popular and influential figure in the DMZ.
- Freddy Miyares as Skel - Miyares excellently portrays the conflicted and questionable morality of his character.
- Jordan Preston Carter as Cesar - Carter effectively conveys the innocence and resilience of a child involved in a dystopian environment.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "DMZ" is actually an adaptation of a comic book series from DC's Vertigo imprint.
- The series is set in the near future where America is embroiled in a bitter civil war.
- Rosario Dawson had to undertake intense physical training for her role as Alma, a medic trying to survive and find her son in a war-torn Manhattan.
Awards
As of now, the series "DMZ" has not won any awards. Please stay updated for future information.
Quotes
- "I knew where I was going. I just didn't know what I was going to find" - Alma Ortega
- "This is the DMZ. Things aren't what they appear" - Parco Delgado
Music / Soundtrack
- Composer Colin Stetson brings in a blend of haunting and intense music complementing the dystopian and war-torn backdrop.
- Music in "DMZ" accentuates the stark reality of life on a battlefield, adding depth to every scene.
About DMZ
DMZ is a dystopian drama exploring a demilitarized Manhattan amidst a second American civil war.
