3. The Narrative
The narrative of The Last Train relies upon the proposed dangers of a post-apocalyptic world, be it external in the form other humans, wild animals or the lack of supplies and nutrition or even the internal turmoil of the group. Throughout the series the dynamic of the group changes; relationships are formed, Colin Wallace spirals deeper into his psychosis, whilst the leader of the group, Harriet, stops at nothing to get the group to the Ark, including sabotaging a decent holding so that they have to move on. The drama is tough and gripping, full of suspense with danger looming at every corner of this desolate landscape. Whilst I was watching the show, my opinions on characters constantly changed, and actions taken by each drew either admiration or repulsion rather than having the characters either morally white or black. This in part is due to the stories writer, Matthew Graham, who went on to create the brilliant Life On Mars, if he was to re-imagine the series rather than simply remake it, his ability to create an enigmatic tale could make the story even greater.