For a Seal Team, there is no choice between right and wrong. Every impossible mission must be completed successfully. Does this also apply to their personal missions? I have a soft spot for movies and series where military units or special services dominate. Of course, because this usually fits in well with my love for action. I also like to see how serious situations can lead to close or unexpected brotherhoods. In addition, it is fascinating to see how strong you have to be physically and mentally to survive such situations. I came across the series Seal Team a few years ago. It was well received and I devoured several seasons in a row. Last year it was time for the seventh and final season. I can say that this has become one of my favorite action series.
Seal Team follows the professional and private lives of the elite Navy SEAL corps, Bravo Team. Bravo Team is called upon to take part in extremely dangerous and risky missions. The team leader is Jason Hayes (David Boreanaz, Bones), a man with a long track record. The entire series is characterized by an ideal mix of breathtaking action and deep character development. It is not just an action series. The makers try to provide an insight into the life of a Navy SEAL. The physical and emotional toll that their work entails is clearly palpable.
In this final season, Bravo Team has fallen apart a bit. This has everything to do with the overarching theme of the physical and mental health of the elite corps. Jason has been struggling with this for years and has finally come out in the open. To his surprise, his brothers and dozens of other soldiers have supported him. This embarrassed the authorities. Kicking out one person is doable, but they will never fire almost the entire elite corps. The result is that Bravo Team has been suspended and has to perform disrespectful tasks. Due to a shortage of manpower, Bravo Team has to go to Sweden for a simple mission. This simple mission quickly turns into a serious situation in which Bravo Team proves that it has not forgotten what it is.
Get used to the fact that the life of a SEAL never gets easier
This season, Jason battles his personal demons like never before. Can Jason the Bravo 1 team leader and Jason the family man coexist? Sonny Quinn (A.J. Buckley, CSI: NY) and Lisa Davis (Toni Trucks, Franklin & Bash) are still trying to find a way to finally be together. Ray Perry (Neil Brown Jr., Insecure) is working toward retirement. Then he can finally run the veterans' refuge together with his wife. The question is whether that is really where his heart lies. Everyone has their own personal concerns. This makes the characters even more human and relatable. The chemistry between the cast members is undeniable and adds to the authenticity of the show. The show succeeds in highlighting the human side of the characters, which creates a deeper understanding and appreciation for their work.
Even though I am a fan of this series, you have to be able to remain critical. This last season really takes a while to get going. It seems like they were given a limited budget for the last season, because the first few episodes there is very little action. There is some character development, but it really feels like a long run-up to the series finale. Only halfway through the season they are back to the level I am used to from them.
Once the action starts, it is a joy to watch as usual. The battle scenes are intense and realistic, and the tactical operations are carefully crafted. The cinematography is beautiful, with breathtaking shots of both urban and remote locations. The attention to detail in the military operations and equipment is impressive and shows the dedication of the creators to providing the most realistic representation possible.
Although the final season takes a while to get going, it is still a successful season and a nice conclusion to this fantastic series. I have enjoyed seven seasons. I have come to love Bravo Team and in doing so I have been able to empathize with the brotherhood that has been created. It is an honor to pay a final tribute to the warriors who fight for their country through this review. At your service!
I think it's a great series action, humor and emotion. What you say a real brotherhood that grows sometimes with irritation but with a lot of trust.. such a shame that this series has stopped
