Good News About Hell

All you need for an opening episode is a good enough hook that makes you want to know more about what is going on or what will happen next. Good News About Hell artistically presents some eery weirdness that possibly even has familiarity for people who work for faceless corporate entities. It makes me want to watch the next episode so I would say job done to the writers and filmmakers.

Visually it showcases strong cinematography and excellent art direction. I love the use of colour and symmetry. Lumon feels like a dystopian nightmare that George Orwell or Phillip K. Dick would appreciate thanks to the set design.

The plot of the first episode introduces the characters and premise will as little clunky exposition as possible. Certain little twists work very well and draws you into the more mysterious aspects. All actors do a solid job with the material.

When I first came to check reviews, back when the show first dropped, it was mostly people that said nothing happens, 60 minutes of nothing, boring, etc. So I waited and didn't expect much. But finally I decided to give it a go, and I heartily disagree with those reviews.

There is an underlying...something. There are nuances. I suppose someone who needs everything spelled out might miss out, but if you enjoy creepy and weird, and you can be patient... this is worth a watch. It has elements that remind me of films like Joe vs the Volcano, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Being John Malkovich.

It's not nearly as brilliant as Dispatches from Elsewhere, but I am looking forward to learning more.

By the way, anyone who says it's just people walking back and forth in white hallways...or that "literally nothing happened"...didn't watch the whole episode.

To be fair, I'm only one episode in. But I'll definitely be back for the next.

This is just a fantastic concept. Concept alone is a big factor here. But then the way it was introduced and how it all unfolded to give you the info to grasp how it all works was expertly done.

Adam Scott gives a tremendous performance.

Ben Stiller's direction is impeccable.

It's so good that I'm afraid it can only get worse.

But it has the potential to be a great show. I hope it is.

Really enjoyed the first 2 episodes, although the pacing feels a bit slow and methodical but I think it's intentional. Keeps the monotony feeling uneasy for a reason. I can't wait to see what they do next. Visually well crafted, acting is great.

Beautifully shot, the cinematography, the colors, all convey a muted tone. That tone is in harmony with the writing and dialog, then acted out incredibly well by the cast. Excellent production, writing, direction, and score. It all just really works, it's very compelling, and a bit mysterious.

Looking forward to seeing where this goes, absolutely no clue at this point, and that's a good thing.