Saint X

Why is that a thing with literally most reviewers on this platform? If you haven't finished watching what you're attempting to write your two cents on then don't. You clearly cannot formulate a thought further than, "I liked the acting". If all you saw was 5 seconds from the first episode why burden people with your nonsense?

The only con from this whole show was the stories big climax of what happened. "Spoiler?" Yet another Karen ruining the lives of POC.

Aside from that one aspect of the story this was a well done show. If a show or movie makes you want to binge it into late hours then it's done it's job in gripping you in. Everyone's performance was on point especially that sad couple about to start a family (the dude played a disgusting creep perfectly... a little too convincing o_0).

I do wish some characters had more screen time since the whole show did not revolve entirely around Allison. So because of that choice they could have shown more on Edwin's, Sara's and even Desmunds life. Overall a gripping show that almost makes you want to read the book, if you haven't already (especially if you had no clue it was a book first).

I just don't get how this is a 5.4 rating currently. Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion but IMO this show is a solid 7.5 so far so i'm giving it an 8/10.

The cast is good, some better than others, and the story is interesting enough for you to keep wanting to watch the next episode. It's far from perfect, I think the editing could be improved it's too jumpy for my liking tho I do like the various timeline approach.

Not sure if it's going to be dragged out a bit too long will have to wait and see, but so far am enjoying it. Give it a go, if you are into true crime documentaries/shows then this will hook you, either way it's one of the better new series out there right now.

Update: After 2 more episodes what I feared is becoming true .....it's starting to drag and I'm losing interest all the storylines involved now although initially interesting don't have enough weight to be dragged out, i just want to know how this ends now, downgrading by a point.

Unfortunately the entire premise of the show is flashbacks. If you're into that kind of thing then you have struck gold because it's literally slingshotting between periods every 3-5 minutes. I find it's a horrible plot design for television and doesn't really give you a lot to look forward to.

Also, lacklustre character development in the first episode. I don't really like any of the characters or hate any of them it's just kind of blah acting.

Really wish they would have given us some big moment for the first episode at least to set the pace or get us excited for what's left to come.

It's a miss.

The bad reviews out there are par for the course. But some of them don't even make sense. Like comparing it to White Lotus. (Because they're at tropical resorts, these 2 shows in totally different genres are worth comparison, lol.) Or people complaining about flashbacks every 3 minutes. (There are some flashbacks, but not many. Those people must be confused by the story progressing along different timelines.)

Most of the negative reviews are likely either boomers who think all tropical nations (and people) are the same, or Gen-Z who can't follow a storyline that's more complex than a Tik Tok lip-sync video.

Turn it on, it's fun.

I don't understand the bad reviews. It's a mini series based on a book. I did not read the book so I was going on blind. However, I think it's good. I see a bunch of reviews saying it has "bad acting". I actually think the acting is good. I like the cast. It's got the Natalee Holloway-missing-in-Aruba-feel. Honestly it's a good series to watch because unfortunately we all have a false sense of security when we are in a vacation spot outside of our own country. I'm only 3 episodes in but so far so good. My guess is that the culprit is not the person they are setting you up to believe it is. Have I see better? Yes. Have a seen worse? Oh God yes. It's definitely worth a watch and the bad reviews are being overly critical.