Soul City

Soul City possesses some relevance in terms of story as well. With a feel similar to Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone, this eerie series provides audiences with plotlines that are simple enough to appreciate on the exterior, while still having something profound on its mind. Amariz and Frederic dive deep into the depths of the human psyche but are subtle in their approach. The two writers provide audiences the ability to appreciate Soul City on multiple levels.

The first level is simply the appreciation of the stories and their dark, ominous tone. The second level is below the surface and has audiences questioning their realities, morals, and, in an even deeper sense, the meaning of life. That the script of each episode beautifully captures the horror, and the brilliance, of the human psyche, says a lot about the writers’ talent and collaboration skills. 

“…develop depth and excitement in just a short amount of time, keeping audiences engaged and guessing…”

What further intensifies audiences’ appreciation for Soul City is the casting. The actor who makes the biggest splash is Dorian Missick, as Andrew, in the second episode, Pillowshop. Like the rest of the series, Pillowshop has a dark and intense ambiance that fills the room. Missick possesses great talent and plays wonderfully opposite Tadasay Young (Andrew’s wife, Sarah). The two have great chemistry and feed off the emotion of one another, particularly Missick’s free and easy approach to Andrew. The rest of the cast shines brightly throughout the short series, but it is Missick that brings something to the table that adds both emotional depth and furthers the intensity of the series. 

Simmons, Ozah, Amariz, and Frederic bring expertise to the table that is mirrored only in some of the most highly regarded series on television. They develop depth and excitement in just a short amount of time, keeping audiences engaged and guessing throughout the series of short and beautifully scripted stories. From beginning to end, viewers are exposed to horror and genius, as the writers, actors, and the rest of the crew produce an exciting product. Through aesthetically pleasing visuals, fantastic sound design, and impressive acting, Soul City is unique, fun, and a must-watch.