malachiweaver

From the start it's a fun, easy watch with charming characters. But by the end it develops into something heavier with real emotional depth.

The chemistry between the main characters (Dexter and Emma) is compelling to watch. I also really enjoyed the supporting characters, especially Tilly and Ian. Their quirks added a lot of color and humor to the show.

I love the format of each episode occurring exactly a year apart and watching the characters get older and change in subtle ways. This show's depiction of growing up in your twenties after college felt relatable to me. Some parts were quite funny, and others parts were genuinely sad. Nothing was too heavy-handed or unnecessarily dramatic though.

This is everything I want from a documentary. It was both informative and entertaining, and it gave me a brief glimpse into something raw and real. It effectively captures the feeling of being in that recording studio on that specific night in the company of the biggest names in music at the time - the exhilaration but also the pressure and tension felt by everyone in the room (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, the list goes on and on). I felt like I got to know each of these artists a little bit better because of their raw emotions and vulnerability that were on display in the footage.

I wasn't alive when "We are the World" was released in 1985. However, I distinctly remember when the 25th anniversary rendition was released in 2010 and being instantly enthralled by the sheer power of so many iconic voices united for one important cause. I've watched that video over and over, and I get the same visceral feeling every time. This documentary adds depth and context to that feeling, and I now have even more appreciation for the original song.

What I liked most about this show was the powerful depiction of the Lavender Scare during the mid 1900s - the sheer lunacy of the moral panic and its detrimental impact on individuals inside and outside the U. S. government.

In my opinion, many of the supporting characters (especially Marcus and Frankie) were more compelling than the main characters (Hawk and Tim). The Hawk and Tim storyline was captivating at times, but also exhausting to watch unfold. I think the story would have worked better as a movie or perhaps just a shorter miniseries. I felt it dragging towards the end. Thankfully, the final episode did stick the landing in its last few scenes in a way that was emotionally effective.