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The PhilanthropistI do not know how many of you are familiar the new show, or relatively new show (it has been on a few weeks or so now) called The Philanthropist, but it is based on a real life millionaire (I think, not sure if it is multi-millionaire, or billionaire...but someone who has a shitload of money) and he is a CEO of this company that deals internationally, and he uses a lot of his own personal money to help those in need particularly in developing counties and places that are devastated by war and in dangerous political situations. He is kind of a rebel, because he puts himself at personal risk, and does things which are legally questionable but for the greater good and he is an adventurer of sorts.
Well anyway when I first heard about the show, it did not sound like the sort of thing I normally would really be into and wasn't really considering watching it or paying much attention to it. I was sort of on the line about it, but wasn't seriously considering actually watching it. But it just so happened to come one at a time when there was nothing else at all on, but to watch repeats of some show which I have probably already seen the repeats of a hundred times, so I figured at the very least I could put it on just for background noise. Much to my own surprise I ended up really getting sucked into the show, and now I love it, and look forward to watching it each week. It is quite cleverly done, and very witty as well as intriguing with a lot of action, while shedding light upon real life problems. The main character Rist who is they philanthropist is endearing, charming, and interesting, there is a touch of subtle humor to the show, while still being serious and dramatic, with a lot of action and adventure, without going completely over the top, but it stays very true to life, and is very believable. The story lines for each episode are interesting, and the way in which the stories are told I find quite creative. It is all around a well put together show with good acting on top of it, and good writing behind it. It is the kind of TV show that made me wish it was a book because it seems like it would be really interesting and engaging to read. 11:36 AM - 7/23/2009 - post comment
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