Actors Eric Brody and Kirby Ellwood star in the new DramaBox vertical drama “After I Died, He Went Mad.”
Eric Brody plays Sebastian while Kirby Ellwood portrays Lillian.
The synopsis is: On their wedding day, Lillian’s father killed Sebastian’s parents in a drunk-driving (DUI) car crash, which turned them from lovers into enemies.
As a result, Sebastian had her parents put in jail and tormented, and then he imprisoned Lillian (in their own home) to make her feel the same loss he experienced after he lost his parents.
Five years later, Lillian discovers that she is terminally ill and that she has seven days (a week) left to live. She found out that she has Stage 4 stomach cancer.
Unaware, Sebastian continued making her life miserable, but Lillian treated death as both freedom and an escape. She lived her life with kindness.
In the meantime, Sebastian already moved on with another woman named Amber.
Eric Brody delivers a dynamic and intense performance as Sebastian, which runs the gamut. He controls his complex character, and he layers his emotions well. This is unlike anything Eric Brody has previously done.
There are ambivalent moments that the audience will despise his character, and other moments where they will feel pity. Brody is not afraid to be raw and vulnerable, and that will resonate well with fans and viewers.
Kirby Ellwood is sympathetic and lovable as the brave heroine Lillian (that everybody will want to root for), while Drake Clowes is charming as Zac.
There is an unexpected plot twist that will surprise and perplex viewers.
The Verdict
Overall, “After I Died, He Went Mad” is a touching new vertical drama on DramaBox that will move audiences on an emotional level. There is a rawness and authenticity to this unflinching story like no other.
It covers such sophisticated topics of tragic love, redemption, second chances, and heartbreak. Most importantly, it goes deeper than most quintessential dramas.
Many viewers ought to have the Kleenex handy since there will be a lot of tears. The two leads will break the audience’s hearts only to sew them back up again little by little.
Anybody who has ever experienced loss will find its subject matter poignant and relatable. Strong performances by Eric Brody and Kirby Ellwood give this short-firm mini-series its beating heart. It garners four out of five stars. Well done.
