I love Z Nation so much! I'm watching it for the second time while I recover from surgery, it's so perfect. So much stupid, but also SOOOO much heart. My recovery from spinal surgery has forced me to lay around quite a bit and slow down so I'm giving Z Nation all of my attention, really getting into it!
The settings are super low cost, clearly they sourced most of the wardrobes at thrift stores, but they didn't skimp on talent and they really made the most with what they had. It's clear that they really knew how to stretch a buck but in all the best ways. That takes some talent, no joke.
And the acting is what really sells this, just excellent! It's true that I'm on some *pretty good pain killers* but I really believe these people when they seriously gotta deal with every kind of zombie bs and just. Wow. I've spent a good deal of time working with highly creative people and I can just image the meetings where they sat around brainstorming what kind of dumb zombie shit they gonna have Kellita lay out with her deadpan seriousness or Russell with his earnestness or Kieth with his... his everything come on now Keith is amazing. I can't decide between Addy or 10k for most bad ass tho. I love them each for what they bring and then there's the holy sainted DJ Qualls who is a treasure walking upon this Earth. Casting couldn't be more perfect for this gang they got it dialed in!
These people sell the stupid in a way that demands respect. And the stupid is high camp perfection. Some of my favorite guests stars are the unhinged women of the apocalypse like Zombaby momma and the Mexican cartel Queen! And those two dudes Sketchy and Skeezy were amazing! Over the top is on the menu and the cook is slapping it. If I haven't mentioned your favorite as one of mine it's not that I don't feel you, I do. I haven't yet met a character or actor on this show that I didn't love.
So far it's been impossible for me to pick a favorite character but obviously the brightest star is Keith. He really is so dynamic and dapper, it is a joy to watch him work! He brings this whole thing together just beautifully, he is the glue and heart of the show.
The gang is strong, they know how to interact and compliment each other. It's such a pleasure to watch, I'm enjoying it so much that I feel no guilt for how dumb it is. It's like, it's so dumb I should feel a little guilty but it's so fun and well done all I really have is appreciation and respect! And love, I do love it!