Young Blades, Luciana in 1.10 "The Invincible Sword"

Young Blades

Luciana Carro as Juanita in one episode of this 2005 series


"Young Blades" is an historical fantasy television series that aired on PAX from January to June of 2005, lasting only thirteen episodes before cancellation. Set in 17th century France, it followed the adventures of four Musketeers:

D'Artagnan, son of the legendary d'Artagnan in Alexandre Dumas' novel The Three Musketeers; Jacqueline, alias Jacques, a woman disguised as a man while on the run for murder; Siroc, an inventor; Ramon, a poet. Other main characters include the Musketeers' leader, Captain Duval; Queen Anne; Cardinal Mazarin; and a sixteen-year-old Louis XIV (Wikipedia).


Luciana Carro's small role in 1.10 "The Invisible Sword" (May 12, 2005) is that of Juanita Navarro, a Spaniard's daugther (at 23'30''). They are both arrested by the Guard after Musketeer Jacques becomes paranoid due to the influence of his/her marvelous sword.


Links

- Internet Movie Database - "Young Blades" overview
- Internet Movie Database - 1.10 "The Invincible Sword"
- Wikipedia
- Frosty's screencaps of Juanita
- inofficial LiveJournal community


Review

This time, I've not only never seen an episode of this series before, in fact, I haven't even heard of it. This is probably not surprising, given that "Young Blades" was a short-lived show airing on a small network and produced on an obviously low budget. Its genre - action adventure - and medieval setting don't exactly make it more attractive for me.

After having watched the episode, I'm confused about the final plot twist and disappointed because of the pretty cheap production values. There are no real outdoor shots, and most of the action seems to take place in three or four sets. The simple script is filled with rather unexciting sword fights, few laughs and lots of cheesy lines.

Taking the blandness of many characters and the plot into account, I don't understand why Michael Ironside and Bruce Boxleitner joined the cast. But apparently, these days, both these actors are forced to take what they can get. Together with some interesting camera angles and directing, Luciana Carro is the only bright spot in a sea of darkness.

It's funny that she plays a Spanish woman, because according to her Dorinha interview she is often mistaken to be of Spanish descent. What's great about Luciana's scene in "Young Blades" is that we get to see her in a real dress. Quite fetching, as we speak.

P.S.: Tobias "Zak Adama" Mehler portrays D'Artagnan (ugh, don't get me started on the awful English pronunciation of European names in this series ).

Wow, a period piece that I have never heard of. I love you for this Pedda.

Now I have to see about getting a hold of copies.

Never heard of this series...

oh my goodness... after watching this series i totally understand why this series only got a few episodes.

"oh please no...." a crying lucci

I haven't done a DVD hunt for all of Lucci's performances, thus there is so much of her work I haven't seen yet.

oh really? so what have you seen?

oh really? so what have you seen?

Of course BSG, Passage online, Hidden Palms, I Want To Marry Ryan Banks, Dr, Dolittle 3, Two For The Money, and of course The L Word! Dr. Dolittle 3 is arguably Lucci's biggest role outside of BSG. Sadly everything else is a cameo/walk on part.

right now i am watchings the thiongs i've got from pedda... but it took me more hours the next day to complete watching it...

The list of movies/episodes I did (or rather could) not watch is shorter than the list of things I did watch.

What I did not watch yet:

• "Point Blank"
• "The Chris Isaak Show"
• "Da Vinci's Inquest"
• "Peacemakers" (I've read the script, though)
• "I Want to Marry Ryan Banks"
• "Still Life"
• the long version of "Passageway".

Most of the items in this list aren't available anywhere (neither as Video/DVD nor on the net) and were never shown on German TV, so the chances of ever watching them are rather slim.

when i finished watching the things ive got i will also search for it, so that you get a little bit of help.

The Chris Isaak Show was never put out on DVD.

I Want To Marry Ryan Banks was never put out on DVD.
Of course my only real interest is the first 60 seconds of the telefilm. Then again Leah Cairns as a bit bigger part, but really any character development.


Da Vinci's Inquest airs in the states. But whats the chances I will happen upon the episode Lucci was in?

Oh, yea theres Murder At The Presido, available on DVD which I purchased. Lucci has just a few short scenes but my goodness is she adorable.