The Edge of Sleep

This is a show based on a podcast, a podcast which I really enjoyed listening to. And now, I'm very happy to have had a television interpretation of the story. The Edge Of Sleep creates an incredibly intriguing universe where if you fall asleep, you will die. I love the concept of this story, and I love how it's handled in the show. The music and sound was really well done, and I especially love the intro sequence with its song selection. The overall atmosphere of the show is mysterious, yet comedic, yet serious, all at the same time. I think it does a great job balancing these themes. I also think it gets better the more episodes you watch. I think the last few episodes had some of my favourite sequences in the entire show. I also love the attention to detail, and how much it is evident that those who worked on creating the show, really poured their love and dedication into the project. I am looking forward to season 2!

I was honestly amazed at how well done everything was, I had a few nitpicks here and there but overall I had an amazing time watching this and couldn't help but finish it all in one sitting. I loved the progression of the story although I did find the sudden jump cuts to be a little unnecessary at times, and the acting was genuine and heartfelt. There were also some visual effects that I thought were a bit wonky but it was mostly in the first episode and after that they really hit their stride and it was a beauty to watch. I wasn't expecting a whole lot from it but it took those expectations and shattered it while I look forward to a season 2.

I initially started the series because of The Plan. I had doubts that it would be the tone the trailer portrayed. Even though I'm a fan of Markiplier's YouTube, I wasn't convinced he could pull off a serious tone.

I've been convinced otherwise after (accidentally) finishing the series today. The series is genuinely intriguing.

The Linda and Matteo characters are performed very well and drive the audience onward into the story with their emotions. Scenes are sometimes off-put by whale imagery, which I assume is a metaphor, as this and similar aspects related to the unexplained "illness" are just that, unexplained (as of yet). However, the story is excellent and had me on the "edge" of my seat.

I was incredibly impressed with the way The Edge of Sleep came to be. This was an absolutely incredible experience of psychological horror to go through. It was a perfect depiction of combining the fiction of the story with the real effects of sleep deprivation.

My only complaint is there were a few moments where I felt the acting was just a little subpar and slightly forced, however all actors/actresses were perfect in depicting their character. There were also a few moments where parts of the story felt slightly rushed, however I guess that is just to fit the narrative of the podcast.

I look forward to a season 2 and would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who enjoys good psychological horror.

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure this show would translate well in a video medium. Of course the premise is solid, but the written text & audio versions were so good and so much can go wrong in live actio...but I really was pleasantly surprised. There are some rough edges, but overall I enjoyed it thoroughly. It stays true to the book & podcast, so if you enjoyed those you'll almost definitely enjoy the show. If you havent read/listened to either, you don't need to in order to enjoy this! I'd recommend giving it a watch if you enjoy mysteries, fast paced action, sci-fi, and general brain f***ery,