Cracking show, almost a 9/10
No bones about it, this is a cracking show.
The sisters are well written and are in turns hilarious, terrifying, inspiring and piteous. With a likeable ensemble of actors who are obviously having a ball, it makes a great watch.
No spoilers here, but each of them brings a different view of events with but a single common thread; JP is a problem that needs to be solved.
Whilst there is at times a whiff of the ridiculous, it doesn't stray too far and doesn't seem out of place, it just feels fun.
The only reason I didn't give it a 9/10 was JP's character. He is unredeemable evil in every possible way, with no positive traits whatsoever. I think the story would have been improved slightly if we were able to see just a glimmer in him, because as he is he is a bit of a caricature.
But don't let that put you off, this is a genuinely excellent show and everyone involved should be very proud of themselves.
Also worthy of mention I think is the device used to signify jumps in time, an old-school film roll that rolls forwards or backwards between scenes. It is well done and really gives a sense of suspense as we get closer and closer to the "event".
As a final note, please take my advice Apple+ and DO NOT make another series. We've seen it so many times, and subsequent series are never a patch on the original. Don't ruin it.
The sisters are well written and are in turns hilarious, terrifying, inspiring and piteous. With a likeable ensemble of actors who are obviously having a ball, it makes a great watch.
No spoilers here, but each of them brings a different view of events with but a single common thread; JP is a problem that needs to be solved.
Whilst there is at times a whiff of the ridiculous, it doesn't stray too far and doesn't seem out of place, it just feels fun.
The only reason I didn't give it a 9/10 was JP's character. He is unredeemable evil in every possible way, with no positive traits whatsoever. I think the story would have been improved slightly if we were able to see just a glimmer in him, because as he is he is a bit of a caricature.
But don't let that put you off, this is a genuinely excellent show and everyone involved should be very proud of themselves.
Also worthy of mention I think is the device used to signify jumps in time, an old-school film roll that rolls forwards or backwards between scenes. It is well done and really gives a sense of suspense as we get closer and closer to the "event".
As a final note, please take my advice Apple+ and DO NOT make another series. We've seen it so many times, and subsequent series are never a patch on the original. Don't ruin it.
- therealdaklone
- Oct 14, 2022