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This is a very nuanced portrayal of grief that is really poignant. With astute observations about depression, feeling lost in life, memory and acceptance. The sad news is that after an excellent first season, creators could not find a way to move the story in a meaningful way. So the second season doesn't pack the same punch as the first one.

However, its a real shame that a smart drama about adults dealing with everyday life somehow feels groundbreaking in 2021.

I'm a few episodes in and have really connected with this show so far. I lost my fiancé suddenly a little while ago and Elizabeth Olsen does a fine job portraying what that kind of grief looks like. It's angry, selfish, irrational and completely valid, and you feel her pain throughout. It's a thoughtful and therapeutic show that takes the viewer on an unglamourous emotional journey - worth the watch if you're going through something similar or want to better understand someone who is.

Some may not find this show interesting, I've seen some reviews that reflect that. I am chiming in to inform you that this show is not about back to back plot twists, and crazy developments. If that's what you're looking for, you won't find it here and you shouldn't go much further. However, if you are at all interested in the human condition, this is a story for you. It's more than just her going through the motions, it is telling their story. You learn about what happened, what lead up to the lead up to the death of Matt. You come face to face with real life obstacles that a widow faces and the complications that arise along the way. This story is about human connection and the struggles of a widow truly mourning her husband. Elizabeth did an incredible job in this performance, and I felt every moment of it. This story inspired me and this story inspired my own writing and I refer anyone I know to it. It's ten episodes, by the end of it you will be able to figure out how you feel about it for yourself. I hope you enjoy it as I did.

Wow, I didn't expect the show to be this good! I really liked everything I heard of it before and am huge fan of Elisabeth Olsen's indie-movies but was a bit skeptic since it's a Facebook Watch show. I thought they would start with a big blockbuster show and probably ruin the nuances such a show could have. But I was so wrong! Fantastic acting, writing and storytelling!

I hope this show will get all the big audiences it deserves. And that the Emmys and Golden Globes don't overlook it, just because it's not on a big network, cable channel, HBO, Netflix, Amazon or Hulu... Its definitely price worthy.

The first few episodes of this show were very good. Olsen did well overall. The show was really unbalanced in its tone and plot. Kelly Marie Tran's character has a lot of issues regarding her alcoholism and transracial adoption, yet neither are really touched upon in as much detail as they should have been. Therapy is barely mentioned other than some scenes of group classes, which were not sufficient.

The characters have jobs that don't match up with the high costs of Los Angeles, which really bothered me. Leigh writes for a teen magazine and teaches exercise classes at her mother's studio and Matt was an underpaid public high school English teacher, yet they can afford LA rent. Tran's character barely has a job other than teaching exercise classes. This is a show about young adults with wealthy family members who financially support them. Leigh goes 6 months barely working yet doesn't seem to need money because her mother pays for everything.

Season two was an unbalanced mess. Leigh is a year on from Matt's death and hasn't grown. Jules' adoption and the source of her alcoholism is barely a major plot point though it definitely needed to be. The show tried to add a larger role in season 2 with Matt's brother who detests Leigh (for reasons the show didn't explain). The writers should have explored more of Matt's background which was touched on certain episodes but not nearly enough.

And since the show got cancelled after season 2 (totally understandable after watching, not a bad show but not worth another season), we never get to see if anyone's problems get resolved or if Leigh is able to move forward.

I thought Elizabeth Olsen did a wonderful job. Some of it is incredibly sad but it is but so beautifully handled. I saw someone commenting that nothing happened, which just isn't true, it's not a fast paced show but that is the point. I hope there is a season 2

I hope for a third season, because the show is great. Elizabeth Olsen is marvellous in her role and the plot is really enchanting and touching. The way how the main point of the story has been analyzing is very ispired and the acting is perfect.

Grief is one of those human conditions which movies and television in particular, often seem awkward to deal with. But then, many many people find grief deeply awkward to deal with - whether it's your own grief or someone else's. What can surprise people is the anger which can accompany grief.

I don't know where the raving reviews came from, I don't want to be negative about the other reviews but I really can understand what they saw that I didn't. I saw a couple that said best show ever and others on how it made them cry. What I saw was uninspired acting. The writing wasn't terrible but it just wasn't good acting. I really like Elizabeth Olsen and Mamoudou Athie, they just didn't cut it here. I'm thinking the director just didn't ask enough from them.

I think a lot of us have been in the same situation one or more times in our lives. From the reviews I was really expecting some gut wrenching drama but the only time I even got a little emotional was when they had to put their dog down. Throughout the series I kept asking myself if I even cared about any of the characters. Sounds cold, I know. I promise I'm not a cold person I probable get choked up more than the average person when watching TV or movies. It's just that Sorry for you loss fell way short.

Watching this series was amazing .. I've managed to finish 2 seasons in 1 day .. Elizabeth Olsen was amazing .. She needs to have more Dramatic roles in the future.

The way that grief was expressed by each character was simply amazing.

I feel like 30 minutes each episode 10 episode a season and only two seasons are just perfect.

Highly recommend that everone watchs it.

It's simply how life is.

I can't believe they canceled after two good and wonderful seasons. Seriously this is the type of show y'all need to watch its just pure excellent, the performances, script, storyline, EVERYTHING is so good. I wish this was on another plataform because IS FREE everyone has this show at their fingertips and it's still very underrated. Elizabeth Olsen deserved an emmy for her performance as Leigh Shaw.

This is an amazingly touching show. Elizabeth Olsons's very best performance, in my opinion, because she made it feel like her own personal experience. This is Dacron what a great actor is supposed to do. Right? Make it seem so real. Hers is a story about those left behind to deal with a loved one dealing with depression. We all want to fix those we care about when they can't fix themselves. Whether it is an addiction, or mental illness that cannot be fixed, the experience is so bad for the other person too because they feel totally helpless. For those of us who feel we can't stand by and let someone suffer, losing them is devastating. We all want to have a "live happily ever after" Outcome. But, sadly, that is not always possible. Because it involves a loved one, it is especially hard when there isn't a happy ending. Or, becomes just a momentary bad moment in an otherwise happily ever after.

I so believe everyone should watch this show as it gives such a glimpse into depression, death, loss and the human condition. As a person who doesn't totally understand how depression can overwhelm someone, I am constantly seeking understanding as people around me suffer from depression and anxiety. The gentle unveiling of the story is so powerful and emotional.

I really enjoyed the first season. I recently lost a loved one, and it was refreshing to watch real grief. I loved how it was written, how it was filmed, and how it was edited.

I am a huge fan of Elizabeth Olsen, but even she couldn't make me watch this show. It's getting good reviews, so give it a shot. Hope you enjoy. Remember, reviews are just other people's opinions.

I started it yesterday and finished it 40 minutes ago, I really liked it, I wish it would continue! I love Elizabeth Olsen and that was the main reason I started watching the series, but I really enjoyed the show and really liked the portrayals.

I just finished the last part and I feel really sorry there will be no 3th season :( It made me smile, it made me laugh and also cry. I like also the characters of Leigh and Jules and also their mom and Danny. They choosed very good actors. What I didn't like was the absolutely, absolutely no chemistry between Leigh and Matt. That two actors absolutely didn't fit together. U saw them like husband and wife and u thought well...no! Matt would really more fit with Nina. But the chemistry between Danny and Leigh was excellent. I really wish there will be 3 season too. I'd like to know how it all ends. Will Leigh stay with Danny? Will her mom find her own happiness? Will Jules stay happy? It would be nice to know. For me 10 of 10! :)

Elizabeth Olsen's raw pain is palpable. The story line is sad but incredibly well performed by the whole cast. I watched it from episode number 1 to 10 in one day. I could not stop. I also cried almost the entire time. Anything that has me that keeps me that emotionally attached throughout the entire season is definitely a 10 star watch. I have and will continue to suggest this show to anyone who will listen. GREAT JOB!!!!

The only reason I watched this show is because I absolutely love Elizabeth's character in the MCU so I wanted to watch some of her other work. The first 20 minutes had me really bored and I forced myself to watch till the end of the first episode because my experience is that many slow-paced shows get really good after you get through the initial introduction. I was right!

I loved this show so much and got through it all in one day even though this would be a slow watch for many people. The attention to all characters except the main is amazing and Elizabeth is amazing in this. I would say this show deserves a 9.0 rating overall!

I would recommend you watch few episodes by yourself because they're relatively short and decide if you like it or not. The people who like the show like me really love it and the ones who don't like it absolutely hate it so the ratings are off but you should decide for yourself :D The show is absolutely amazing with phenomenal performances and has amazing writing plus pacing.

Absolutely loved this show! I have a feeling people didn't give it a long enough chance. I thought it was really great! I hope you decide to make a season 3 to give us an ending at least. not a lot of people know about Facebook watch.

Not even Elizabeth Olsen and Janet McTeer savalge this series. The first series showed some promise with the developing story however, by series two, it had derailed. Elizabeth Olsen's character, Leigh was the most self absorbed, selfish person ever and she constantly derailed her nearest and dearest, with no thought for their emotional well being, at the expense of her sorry journey of grief, trying to pursue answers. Her whiny voice and total self absorption, got increasingly annoying as the series progressed. Fortunately I have never encountered anyone like her in my own lifetime. I could not connect to any of Leigh's family. My grief came from wasting so much time watching it.

I loved the construction of the characters, the performances of actors and above all, the journey of mourning. It is the first time I have seen a serie that talks about the death of a couple in a simple and complex way at the same time. Despite the length of each chapter, it manages to tell a moving story that transports you to what each character is feeling. PLEASE rerun the series and make a third season so we can have closure. It's not fair that this series was cancelled just because of the failure of Facebook Watch. Some streaming should buy it. It felt very real and sincere, and nothing pretentious.

Drama is not my favourite Kind of series.😕 BUT Elizabeth's performance making this show more interesting and sad 👌