AMC's 'Preacher': As bloody as 'The Walking Dead,' but more fun (review) | OregonLive.com

AMC's 'Preacher': As bloody as 'The Walking Dead,' but more fun (review) | OregonLive.com

"Preacher," the new comic book-derived series AMC is obviously hoping will repeat the success of "The Walking Dead," is the craziest show to careen across TV screens this year.
 
With a story about a troubled Texas preacher who's suddenly smacked with supernatural powers; a hard-drinking Irish vampire who regards a curious cow as lunch; British actors serving up thick-as-gravy Southern accents; action that bounces between the Southwest, Russia and Africa; and an incendiary joke about Tom Cruise, "Preacher" is guaranteed to make you sit up and take notice.
 
After all that, it takes a few minutes for the other reality of "Preacher" to sink in – with all its flash and dash, storytelling clarity isn't the show's strong suit.  Based on the first few episodes, it's clear that "Preacher," which premieres Sunday night on AMC, has Quentin Tarantino-Robert Rodriguez-Coen Brothers bloody style to burn.

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