The premiere of the new series “Algorithm of Love” from CANAL+ arouses great emotions. The creators, known for such hits as “The Office PL” and “”, this time focused on a satire that ruthlessly ridicules the realities of contemporary Polish entertainment and showbiz. Will the series turn out to be a new guilty pleasure for viewers?
What is “The Love Algorithm” about?
“The Love Algorithm” is a parody of reality showsin which young participants entrust their hearts and hopes to artificial intelligence. Instead of exclusive beaches in Spain, the action takes place in a villa near Warsaw. The series follows their struggles with absurd challenges.
Viewers love bikini reality shows because their characters’ love adventures and life reflections make us laugh, shock and disbelieve. It is here, as in a magnifying glass, that all the desires and clichés of mass culture are reflected. We followed this approach when directing ‘The Love Algorithm’, adding an increasing fear of artificial intelligence. We juggle with stereotypes and parody of cheap and simple television. We are convinced that this formula will engage viewers and provide them with a solid dose of entertainment
The creators do not avoid any topics, and their satire is merciless. “The Love Algorithm” accurately points out the pathologies of showbiz, scathingly ridiculing celebrities, influencers and contemporary social norms.
What do the critics say?
Critics’ opinions only confirm that the series is a strong candidate for being a new hit. Krzysztof Połaski from Telemagazyn emphasizes that “The Love Algorithm” is not only a perfect parody of bikini reality, but above all an extremely precise satire on our reality. “In this series, the truth about ourselves pours out of the screen like jelly from an overflowing swimming pool during women’s fights at a disco in Wielządz.”
Journalists also note that the series mocks not only reality programs, but also the entire show business, including phenomena such as influencers, celebrities, tradwives and nepo babies. Aneta Kyzioł from Polityka praises the creators for their originality: “This is the first Polish series of this type. The scriptwriters play cringe skillfullyraising the level of programmatic manipulation to the power, or perhaps only exposing it.
Cast and production
The series boasts an excellent cast, including: Helena Englert, Wiktoria Gąsiewska, Jakub Sasak and Małgorzata Socha. The duo is directed by Michał Tylka (“Fanatyk”) and Alek Pietrzak (PLANET OF SINGLES. OSIEM HISTORI, “Juliusz”, “Black Sheep”), and the script is written by Łukasz Sychowicz, Mateusz Płocha, Mateusz Zimnowodzki and Marek Baranowski (known from THE OFFICE PL and WHEN IS THE WEDDING?).
The premiere of all episodes of the series on CANAL+ online took place May 22. “The Algorithm of Love” will also appear on the CANAL+ PREMIUM channel June 28.
Source: Gazeta
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