Yet another apocalyptic series airing on the Syfy channel, Dominion mixes biblical lore with science-fiction. Essentially a TV sequel to the 2010 film Legion, the show is set about 20 years after the angel Gabriel unleashed a war on humanity and archangel Michael turned his back on Heaven to protect humanity and the “chosen one.” The savior has since grown into Alex Lannon (Christopher Egan), an earnest soldier in Vega, which is a future incarnation of Las Vegas as a walled city under military command. Various factions vie for power, while Gabriel (Carl Beukes) prepares his army for another assault. Gabriel and his fellow black-winged creatures look more like demons on Earth, but otherwise Dominion treads familiar territory: Alex is in love with the daughter of Vega's ruler, but she is betrothed to the son of the city's most powerful man, and everyone here is driven by their own interests and alliances (despite the angels, this is hardly what you would call a religious series). TV veterans Anthony Head and Alan Dale are on hand as the two competing patriarchs, but none of the other cast members stand out, nor do their characters. Dominion is unlikely to offend believers, or impress many fantasy fans. Compiling all eight episodes from the 2014 debut season, extras include an extended season finale on the Blu-ray edition. Optional. (S. Axmaker)
Dominion: Season One
Universal, 2 discs, 379 min., not rated, DVD: $44.98, Blu-ray: $59.98 Volume 30, Issue 2
Dominion: Season One
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