Reacher Meets Supernatural in Prime Video's #1 Horror Show Starring Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon makes a triumphant return to the small screen, killing demons and getting a second chance from the devil himself.
On April 3, The Bondsman, an eight-episode comedy-horror series from Blumhouse, a studio that made its name with low-budget horror films, arrived at the Amazon Prime Video library.
The show is a mix of Reacher, which recently wrapped its third season, and the iconic Supernatural, and it's just a charming horror comedy starring Kevin Bacon.
What Is The Bondsman About?
Bounty hunter Hub Halloran died on a mission and ended up in hell. However, paranormal affairs manager Midge comes to Hub and explains that the Devil has decided that such a valuable specialist would be useful on Earth.
Hell is a kind of prison for dark souls, and sometimes they escape. This is what Hub is offered to do in the near future – catch fugitives who possess ordinary people.
The resurrected hunter's first client – the evil demon Valacor – has just captured the body of a local priest.
The Bondsman Successfully Uses the Monster-of-the-Week Format
The Bondsman is built on a structure familiar to fans of Supernatural and The X-Files – it's a concentrated monster-of-the-week formula. One episode – one demon possessing a pastor, a tik toker, or a sheriff.
Those who followed the adventures of Dean and Sam Winchester ten years ago will appreciate that the series does not slide into pure horror, but balances on the edge of detective and mysticism.
Each new target of the main character is not just a dangerous demon, but a bearer of some secret connected to dark forces.
The Show Features Impressive Action Scenes Spiced With Supernatural Twists
There's as much violence in the series as you'd expect from a Blumhouse project: gallons of fake blood, and Kevin Bacon's character wields an impressive array of weapons, from knives to chainsaws.
The Bondsman has a lot of brutal fights, but unlike Reacher, where the opponents are ordinary criminals or corrupt officials, the enemies Hub has to confront are mostly immortal monsters. This adds spice to the action: even the toughest fighter can lose when he encounters the supernatural.
The Bondsman Is a Perfect Choice for Fans of Action and Mystery
The Bondsman is the perfect project for those who want more than just fast-paced action, but also mystery, dark humor, and unexpected twists. If you like ambiguous protagonists, dark secrets, and brutal showdowns, this series definitely deserves a place on your watchlist.
All eight episodes of The Bondsman are available on Amazon Prime Video.
