The pace of the show is incredibly quick. Right from the first episode the pace is set and by episode 4 I was surprised by just how much had changed. The pace kept me fairly attached as I devoured all 8 episodes in one sitting. If you aren't paying attention you will probably miss some plot points, which might make the finale all the more confusing.
The comedy is witty, and irreverent, without being clawing or routine. Not only the writing but the delivery is superb, and not only Loretta and Rosen but almost every performer has good delivery and timing. The Grace and Katherine characters complement eachother perfectly, and Loretta and Rosen are seemingly of singular vision. The Canadiana in this show is riveting too, "Go Bombers!", which pretty much sells me on it.
The show boasts a completely original premise that really pays off throughout the season and especially the finale. Also, the finale is completely satisfying, which I find rare in TV lately. There are countless high budget TV shows that can't produce a satisfactory finale, instead opting for gimmicks and a big cliffhanger. New Eden successfully ends the finale on such a perfect note I was almost vibrating with approval.
Setting it 30-50 years ago provides some serious nostalgia, and I think they achieve the effect admirably.
The subject matter is obviously very timely, and the show makes a good effort of addressing the modern viewpoint without being didactic and at the same time seamlessly satirizing aspects of feminism, counter culture, millenials, true crime, the media, the justice system, and obviously cults.
In terms of mockumentary style Id place it somewhere between Arrested Development(short the narrator), The Office(short the episodic nature) and Dateline(short the frustrating pace). In terms of pace I'd place it up somewhere near Portlandia, or perhaps The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour.
Had I known this show was to be released on New Year's I would have watched it that much sooner. I enjoyed it so much that I signed up to IMDB just to write this review. This is the type of Canadian content that will have me asking for more, and watching for forthcoming works by Loretta and Rosen.
