Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Summary
Although Amazon Prime’sMr . & Mrs. Smithshares little to nothing in common with FX ’s critically acclaimedAtlanta , a late reunification on the show effectively reminds viewers how long it ’s been since the afro - surrealist comedy ended . Based on the 2005 action clowning of the same name , Mr. & Mrs. Smithcenters around two stranger who set down a job with a spy federal agency that go out them take up the assume identities of a marital couple . Mr. & Mrs. Smith ’s violence and actionmake it a sharp departure from Glover ’s work , but alike toAtlanta , it utterly showcases the actor ’s incredible range .
Despite thedifferences between the 2005 and 2024Mr . & Mrs. Smith , their commonalty is their commitment to their distinct style . 2005’sMr . & Mrs. Smithwas a quite a little more military action - pore , as it was imply to be a vehicle for its star , Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie . However , the Amazon PrimeMrs . & Mrs. Smithtakes a more somber and thematically saturnine approach to its storytelling - an overture that would also be perfect forAtlanta . In improver to Glover ’s mien inMr . & Mrs. Smith , there’sanotherAtlantaregular whose presencereminds viewers thatAtlantais sadly no more .
The true identities of John and Jane are revealed by the end of Mr. & Mrs. Smith , present the key element of what made them so compatible all along .
Atlanta’s Hiro Murai Is The Director For Mr & Mrs Smith Episodes 1 & 2
Murai’s distinct style and chemistry with Glover in Mr. & Mrs. Smith is reminiscent of their work in Atlanta.
As look inMr . & Mrs. Smith , Atlantadirector Hiro Muraiwas behind the television camera for the first two instalment , which is why the first two instalment in particular feel very similar toAtlantain term of style and presentation . to boot , Glover ’s sardonic sense of humor thatAtlanta ’s Earnest " Earn " Marks was noteworthy for is on full exhibit in the 2024 undercover agent comedy - drama , which further highlight the effectiveness of the collaborationism between Glover and Murai . WhileMr . & Mrs. Smithleaves many question unanswered , the prospect of a 2d season get anotherAtlantaconnection into question as well .
Mr & Mrs Smith Season 2 Can Continue The Amazon Show’s Atlanta Connections
Season 2 could feature other Atlanta alum should it ever happen.
Season 2 is n’t affirm yet , but the collaborations between Glover , Murai , and Stephen Glover co - writing the 5th episode suggest thatmore behind - the - scene talent and even actorscould make appearance in the 2nd seasonshould the opportunity present itself . While it is n’t a certainty , Glover could any of his co - stars or even the supporting doer who made memorable appearances inAtlantainMr . & Mrs. Smithconsidering the effectiveness of their collaborations . As seen throughoutAtlanta ’s four - time of year run , Mr. & Mrs. Smithcould gain from Glover interacting with theAtlantaalum again .
Not only were many of the episode inAtlantahilarious , but they also highlighted many apt issues in communities of coloring - chiefly among them , fatal the great unwashed , while also manifest the ability to appeal to broader audience unfamiliar with most of the jokes and subject area cover . While Glover himself directed a handful ofAtlanta ’s sequence , Murai ’s distinguishable visual fidelity and attention to detail regarding set pieces and reliable castingare some of the main reason the show is sorely missed . IfMr . & Mrs. Smithbrings in moreAtlantacast and gang , it would be the closest to a reunion viewers could get .
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