Atracción fatal

Lots of angry reviews here, outraged at the attempts by Paramount to re-do the classic 80's thriller of the same name. Some, I believe, haven't actually watched past the first episode, which is quite patchy for thrillers like this, which is unusual. I'm through four episodes that I feel gives a fairly good rounding. There are clever moments, scenes that hark back to the film but it spins out the story here with great skill . The leads are terrific, reminding one how good an actor Joshua Jackson has proved to be. I like the backward flashes and different POV's. It does feel like it should be a mini series though. Hoping Paramount don't try and milk it. Crimes of passion are devastating, the impact on families is insurmountable. Good so far and ironically tantalising as the ensemble untangle the aftermath of ego, temptation guilt and redemption. No rabbit stew yet, but brace yourselves!

I could not wait until this new "Fatal Attraction" came out because the original was my all time favorite movies back then. I had such high hopes for this one and was let down. They went completely off the story line, with flash backs of how Alex was stalking Dan at the beginning was a complete waste of time. This definitely was not a thriller its more of a lifetime movie. The original movie I was at the edge of my seat I could not take my eyes of the screen. This one I was just waiting for something intense to happen.

Especially for 2023 they could of added some real wtf scenes but they did not! Ido not think I will finish this series in fact I will watch the original for the twentieth time!!!

The movie was one of a kind, and the show seems to be taking the premise and exploring Alex's side more deeply, while possibly adhering to the original ending the movie had, but never stuck to. It's certainly worthwhile in 2023 to finally explore Alex's story, but this show doesn't capture what made the movie so special.

The acting is good, the writing is so so, but it's simply missing the magic of the movie. Maybe it's a lack of chemistry among the leads, or that the present day unravelling of the mystery/Dan's daughter's storyline feeling clunky. I'll probably stick with it to see how things play out, but I'm not disturbed and captivated the way I am during the movie (and I've seen it many times).

I was so excited to watch this. And, expected a show 8/10, at least.

No chemistry between the characters, no drama, real drama as you might expect... And, it needs a lot of attention because it's going back and forth without any particular reason. I watched it because I like all the actors but somehow it didn't excite me or made me watch it with attention. It's a pity they wasted a wonderful team of actors and a great story on such a boring thing. It really makes you yawn at times.

I didn't compare it with the original and I don't think we should but it's really average. Not a waste of time but really really average.

Surpsingly loving this show so far. I was hesitant at first, "another TV show based on a film" deal - BUT - Happy to report I was very wrong.

Love the angle the show has taken, the dual timeline/perspective of the events adds a good level of intrigue. We all know what's happened, it doesn't pretend to be anything clever that way - But it's how it happens, why it happens and what are the triggers behind it all that keep me watching.

Lots of less posititve reviews here, I'm not sure what other people where expecting - A complete remake of the film? - What would be the point?

No, I'm enjoying a fresh, updated take on the story. I'm a bit wary of them taking the obvious route of *she's not really dead* to eek out more seasons of the show but I shall just, perhaps naively, think better of the writers than that. For now.