The show, like “The X-Files,” is literally and metaphorically an exercise in shadows and light. But the revelations here, when they come, tend to have the impact of a Wiffle ball. And while Carter’s thematic web intrigues at times–Biblical and Arthurian threads are intertwined with hints of “Heart of Darkness”–the show’s recollection of recent fare like “The Matrix” and the “Mad Max” films gives it that not-so-fresh feeling. Ultimately, though, the weakest point is Hobbes’s motivation, his pining for Sofie. Sappy voice-overs and a few quick scenes don’t convince us that their love is worth rooting for. If anything, Hobbes seems more wimp than warrior.
