![]() Much of Brave New World takes place in a supposed utopia, New London, where everyone is “happy.” (Not everyone is happy.) All privacy has been outlawed, as has the concept of monogamy. You don’t have to have read the Huxley novel to understand (and enjoy) this series, but let’s talk plot because this image ^^^ demands a slight explanation. Instead, this Brave New World operates with a roving eye upon captivating characters, and it refuses to take itself too seriously. ![]() And perhaps most importantly, it’s a high-concept series that doesn’t get precious about the concept in question. It’s representative and modern as well as cool and sexy and pulp-soaked. The end result is alternatingly sleek and gritty, as well as charming and frightening. The good news for genre fans is that the book’s newest adaptation, as a Peacock TV series, results in an early vote of confidence for NBCUniversal’s streaming service (moreso than the David Schwimmer-starring spy comedy, Intelligence). Aldous Huxley’s classic sci-fi 1932 book, Brave New World, stands as one of the earliest dystopian novels, and it’s remained surprisingly relevant.
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