Kindred

Generally I enjoyed it because I was intrigued by the storyline and time travel concept and I would definitely watch following seasons if they came out because it ended on a cliffhanger. But I have to admit that Dana annoyed me. I felt that as someone who is black and fully aware of the history of slavery included the common practices that occurred at the time, she was very reckless and either naive or plain stupid with a lot of her decisions without thinking about the possible repercussions for others. I also didn't understand why she didn't stay more close to Kevin fully well knowing that she was his only way out of the plantation. There were just plain reckless a lot of the time. But besides that, good acting on the whole and I look forward to a season 2. But better writers are needed. Too many stupid choices made. Frustrating at times to watch.

I just came across this series on the same day it was premiered and am currently at episode 4 and enjoying it. I love the twist it has to it.

What is making Dana go back?

How can she control her gift?

I guess I will find that out before the end of the series. I love each characters but I really wish the Kevin character could be more outspoken. But anyways I guess that's how his character in the series was written.

For you to enjoy a series like this. You will need to take your time, sit back and enjoy it. Watch it all at once.

For those who has read the book, try not to compare it to the series especially if it dosen't meet expectations. Just try and enjoy it.

I've read the book at least 5 times. Can't put it down each time. At first, I was disappointed in the series for its MANY deviations from the book. And I agree with another reviewer about Kevin's character. However, I did enjoy the series, and I'm hoping for a second season. With that ending, there must be another season or 3. I think the basic premise has been met and the ground work has been laid to really tackle the issues addressed in the book. If you haven't read Kindred, by Octavia E. Butler, get it today. It's the kind of book you can't put down and makes you really think. I hope the series can have that element.

The series was sooooo good and I cannot believe there will not be a season 2. Praying another network picks it up because that was one of the BIGGEST cliffhangers I have ever witnessed and I need to see what happens.

Personally, I loved the adaptations that were made. You just have to completely separate the book from the series. If you struggle with that skill, and like movies/shows to be played out exactly like the book you read, then yes... you will struggle with this series.

The role of Kevin could have been better, but I got over that halfway through. Everyone else was phenomenal!

Please Netflix pick this series up! I need to see what happens next!!!

This is one of the most original and shows from the recent past. Additionally, the topics it touches upon are super current and it addresses social issues like racism, privilege, misogyny, illiteracy... It shows so well how cruel people and a society at large can be but also complicates everything by allowing the audience to understand the matter of fact mindset of people who behave terribly towards other humans.

The acting is solid. (The protagonist's looks and behavior resemble somewhat Viola Davis. It's like a younger version of her. Would be cool to see them both in the same movie as siblings, mother and daughter or same person at different ages!) The plot makes sense and is super tense and interesting... Word in the press is the makers are shopping the show to other streaming services and I really hope someone picks it up and the shops continues. In the meantime I am going to read the book. First session is supposedly only the first third of the book and I must find our hours it continues.