Review by ariasn1

Writing a Superhero with Dissociative Identity Disorder can't be easy. Especially when the character was conceived nearly 50 years ago. I went into the show only knowing that he had Mental Illness and was Jewish.

After 6 episodes I'm not really sure that I know much more about the titular character. Even his Jewish background which (apparently) is quite important to his character is almost totally absent in the show.

But the real problem is that the show doesn't seem to have a message that it really wants to tell. Trying to follow what's going on takes way more effort than a popcorn flick (or show) should. But even once you go back to figure out what exactly is happening you realize - it's horribly trivial. It's a story so basic it could have been told in 2 episodes - let alone 6.

The Good:

• The action is fine. It's very Marvel.

• Oscar Isaac is amazing. Truly a talent.

• Ethan Hawke looks hilarious.

The Bad:

• The Woman who voices Layla cannot hold an accent. After 6 episodes I cannot tell what accent she was trying to do. I think general British? Scottish?

• The CGI is pretty silly and distracting at times.

• Ethan Hawke Looks Hilarious (He's supposed to be taken fairly seriously).

TL;DR Watchable, but sadly far from what it should have been. Confusing but without any substance to back it up.