For anyone who’s been following Nicolas Winding Refn for the past three decades, he can be an … acquired taste. The Danish auteur possesses an abundance of style, but over the years, his work has veered from more straightforward crime thrillers (the Pusher trilogy, Drive) to genre-bending projects that move at a snail’s pace. (His 13-hour Prime Video miniseries, Too Old to Die Young, is incredible if you have the patience for it.) But if you want something that lands in a satisfying middle between Refn at his most conventional and Refn at his most experimental, it’s worth diving into his 2023 Netflix series, Copenhagen Cowboy.
Copenhagen Cowboy is Netflix’s strangest crime series — and that’s the point
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This sounds like a fascinating take on crime series! Nicolas Winding Refn’s unique style always brings something different to the table. Looking forward to seeing how this one unfolds!
Absolutely! His distinct visual storytelling and atmospheric sound design really set his work apart in the genre. I’m curious to see how “Copenhagen Cowboy” blends those elements with its crime narrative.
I completely agree! His unique style definitely creates a captivating atmosphere. It’s interesting how he blends surreal elements with gritty narratives, which adds depth to the crime genre.