Loren Evans
A Weblike Slow Burn Psychological Thriller
This is a heavily character driven show. This is both the strength and the weakness.
The plot structure is unbalanced chose consistent rising action, keeping us engaged with tension stemming from doubt.
On one end it's a whodunnit, on the other end it's an ensemble character study; of which through the eyes of the cops, the victims and the suspects we explore humans and the relationship between doubt and trust. This extends to the collogues we work with, the friends that we have, our family relations.
It is a pretty intricate, slow burn reveal of connecting threads, in which even the reveals are given in a way leaving us doubting. Everything is done in that manner. The camera shifts periodically allowing us to see the action from the perfective of a particular character, or in a manner that hides the actions of a particular character. So that we the audience to have an idea of what is being done, and what is happening but at the same time put in a position of doubt. Suspicious character is taking action X, but we are blind to their motives and goals. So, we carry along our suspicions and doubts as the various characters deal with their suspicions and doubts.
It's a pretty cool story telling gimmick, requiring investment with the characters and their actions. So, in certain ways, it feels different from most other investigative crime dramas. So those who like experiments, and atypical approaches are likely to enjoy this. Those looking for a more traditional, fast passed thriller will be disappointed.
Not a bingeable show, because there are few breaks for the narrative tension. It keeps you tense for pretty much most of the show. You get used to it. I think now that I have gotten to the last act this show will be the most fun for those who try to solve the crime before the heroes. Can you pick out the lies, can you pick out the truth? Can you intuit the motives behind the actions the characters are making.
There cannot be a season 2, there is nowhere to go from here. A show I enjoyed more than I thought I would and is stronger in the beginning than in the end. Novel approach to plotting, and great use of the camera and music to tell the story; making you a participant in the drama. Best parts are the story, plotting and use of the camera to aid in the story telling. The bad part is the constant tension. Overall, it's a good time, but one done you are not going back to it. 8/10.
The plot structure is unbalanced chose consistent rising action, keeping us engaged with tension stemming from doubt.
On one end it's a whodunnit, on the other end it's an ensemble character study; of which through the eyes of the cops, the victims and the suspects we explore humans and the relationship between doubt and trust. This extends to the collogues we work with, the friends that we have, our family relations.
It is a pretty intricate, slow burn reveal of connecting threads, in which even the reveals are given in a way leaving us doubting. Everything is done in that manner. The camera shifts periodically allowing us to see the action from the perfective of a particular character, or in a manner that hides the actions of a particular character. So that we the audience to have an idea of what is being done, and what is happening but at the same time put in a position of doubt. Suspicious character is taking action X, but we are blind to their motives and goals. So, we carry along our suspicions and doubts as the various characters deal with their suspicions and doubts.
It's a pretty cool story telling gimmick, requiring investment with the characters and their actions. So, in certain ways, it feels different from most other investigative crime dramas. So those who like experiments, and atypical approaches are likely to enjoy this. Those looking for a more traditional, fast passed thriller will be disappointed.
Not a bingeable show, because there are few breaks for the narrative tension. It keeps you tense for pretty much most of the show. You get used to it. I think now that I have gotten to the last act this show will be the most fun for those who try to solve the crime before the heroes. Can you pick out the lies, can you pick out the truth? Can you intuit the motives behind the actions the characters are making.
There cannot be a season 2, there is nowhere to go from here. A show I enjoyed more than I thought I would and is stronger in the beginning than in the end. Novel approach to plotting, and great use of the camera and music to tell the story; making you a participant in the drama. Best parts are the story, plotting and use of the camera to aid in the story telling. The bad part is the constant tension. Overall, it's a good time, but one done you are not going back to it. 8/10.
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