While the heist plot itself is not groundbreaking, the series stands out for its unique structure. The eight episodes can be watched in any order, adding a fresh twist to the viewing experience. The order a viewer watches it in, affects how they experience the story. Each episode, instead of a number is given a color, hence the name Kaleidoscope. Netflix shuffles the episodes differently for each user, always ending with "Red" and "Pink" before "White." An introductory video titled "Black" sets the stage by explaining the show's concept.
There is no right way to watch the show’s thousands of potential episode combinations. However, there are a few wrong ways. Here are the episodes presented in chronological order:
- "Violet" (24 Years Before the Heist)
- "Green" (7 Years Before the Heist)
- "Yellow" (6 Weeks Before the Heist)
- "Orange" (3 Weeks Before the Heist)
- "Blue" (5 Days Before the Heist)
- "White" (The Heist)
- "Red" (The Morning After the Heist)
- "Pink" (6 Months After the Heist)
For a curated viewing experience, here are my recommendations:
- "White" (The Heist episode) can be watched second to last or first.
- "Violet" is recommended as one of the last episodes.
- "Green" should not be the first or last episode but one of the first four.
- "Red" should always be watched before "White."
- "Pink" is suggested as the last episode.
- "Yellow", "Orange", and "Blue" can go anywhere.
Every episode poses and answers questions, revealing plot and character information. Regardless of the viewing order, each episode delivers a moment of revelation, keeping the audience engaged. Despite the narrative device being used to tell this story being brilliant and a fun way to engage with a series, the story itself seems to be a forgotten element of the package. While the series might not boast originality, if you're a fan of formulaic heists, Kaleidoscope offers an enjoyable viewing experience.
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