My Cultural Diet

During the war, Simon was forced to use his artistic skills to paint swastikas on train cars. But now, in post-WW2 Berlin, he’s using his skills to track down the Nazis who murdered his wife and countless other Jews. But as the war recedes into history, many just want to move on and put the past behind them. Which is something that Simon just can’t do, especially when he hears disturbing rumors of a movement to revive the Third Reich. Simon Says has everything necessary for a great story: a driven, even obsessed protagonist, some truly evil villains, a nefarious conspiracy, and a unique spin on a familiar historical setting. Unfortunately, it never quite comes together with the intensity or impact that Frattino and Lee are clearly aiming for. Also, the big reveal at the end is more frustrating than anything, and given that its creators have moved on to other work, leaves Simon Says ending on a very unresolved note.

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