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The Undoing has shown at last that Hugh Grant is not a one trick pony . He shed his English foppish acting style and turned in a really good performance .Helped by a strong cast ,it made compelling viewing. I hope Hugh continues down this path . The Undoing is well worth binge watching . Enjoy Bruce

So much garbage out there, but The Undoing in quality. Well made , well acted and a gripping story line. We need more quality shows like this HBO.

I'm on the 5th episode now. I had been wanting to review at the end but had to write my thoughts.

This is such good television. Every one is on the edge from Kidman, to Grant, and Sutherland and the preternaturally gifted Noah Jupe. I've never seen a better performance from Hugh Grant.

The story winds around the secrets that unravel slowly, deliberately. The tension is real and unflinchingly. But the writing is the true star here. Kelley certainly knows how to put a series together, but this feels like new ground for him. He does a great job of keeping everyone guessing.

I don't know who did it. I have my suspicions. It sure is fun watching them play out!

Best show I've watched in quite some time. If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you'll likely enjoy this too. The Undoing definitely keeps you guessing. Although many of us have been spoiled by full-season releases on streaming services, waiting a week for the next episode helped build suspense and allowed time to discuss theories with friends during covid lol. It's comical that many of these "bad" reviews seem to focus primarily on changes to Nicole Kidman's face (??) or claim to have disliked it but go on to spend even more of their precious time writing an essay-length review. I think some of these are either fake or written by people who should just relax and enjoy it for what it is - a purely fictional tv show for entertainment purposes. Perhaps those who need everything to be "realistic" should stick to factual biographies &/or dry documentaries.

Thrilling thriller so far! The second episode really got me wowing and tense and crying and tense all over again.

I've seen a lot of bad reviews because of Nicole's facial expressions, or bad acting. I honestly have no clue where these people are coming frim. She does nothing but add to the show, and plays the part of the wife that should have known very well.

I'm enjoying the series but Nicole, her chin has been elongated such that her bottom lip doesn't meet her top lip and it's driving me crazy. Also her hair is distracting, so much hair.

Everything this woman touches is gold. Such a great actress. On episode 3...a great mystery thriller.

I didn't have high hopes for this series. But the high level of acting by Hugh and Nicole really sold this for me! I love Hugh's personality coming out as an actor. His dry wit and sarcasm as he has in other films. Totally himself. Great viewing.

The cast is exceptional with great timing. The New York cinematography is noteworthy. I'm sure this thrilling suspenseful mystery has much more to offer in episodes to come!

The perfect mix of interesting characters, thrilling plot and good ol' escapism. Perfect for binging when we all need to stay in. Loved Nicole and Hugh... As a costume nerd ... could I get one of Nicole's coats please? Stunning

The writing and acting is exceptional. I rarely write reviews. The story builds slowly and is an excellent mystery. If you want a lot of action and watching stuff blow up this is not for you.

I'll start with saying I appreciated the ending. After reading so many reviews that talked about how disappointing episode 6 was, I went in to it thinking I too would feel that way and it was the opposite for me. A study in what people put out there and who they really are. I was suspicious of everyone. Hugh Grant, Nicole Kidman and Donald Sutherland excel in this with honest performances. Special mention to the young Noah Jupe. His portrayal of a 14 year old caught in an impossible situation is award worthy. If you like a psychological mystery then I highly recommend this. Pay attention to everyone.

I'm a big fan of the "mystery" genre. Any piece of fiction that can keep me guessing until the end is going to get high marks. "The Undoing" has absolutely no difficulties on that front, crafting one of the most engaging "whodunnit" mysteries I've ever laid eyes upon.

For a very basic overview, "The Undoing" sees young woman Elena Alves (Matilda De Angelis) murdered in gruesome fashion. Her last conversation? With Grace Fraser (Nicole Kidman), a therapist with whom both of their children shared a school. As the details of the crime leak out, all the evidence seems to point to Grace's husband Jonathan (Hugh Grant). But are things really that simple? Other theories might allow for the possibility of Elena's husband Fernando (Ismael Cruz Cordova), Grace's father Franklin (Donald Sutherland),or Grace's son Henry (Noah Jupe) as potential suspects. Perhaps even Grace herself is not without suspicion. It all builds to a climax in which, during the last episode, the truth is fully revealed.

First and foremost, show-runner David E. Kelley does a remarkable job of crafting an engaging mystery here. The setup is intriguing, and each subsequent episode layers in a new element that will have you questioning the beliefs of the previous ones! This is able to be accomplished without seeming ridiculous or over-plotted. Just a driving mystery that never allows viewers to stand on solid footing or get complacent.

Of course, it helps when the acting is A+ level across the board. Kidman is her usual spot-on best, and those around her shine to nearly equal lengths. One could watch the elder Sutherland chew the scenery forever, and relative newcomer Jupe is just as strong in his own right. Eclipsing them all, however, is the unconventional Hugh Grant performance. Normally the purveyor of stuffy or sappy period rom-coms, Grant completely breaks free of those shackles and personifies a role for the ages. His nuanced emotional swings and facial expressions are award-worthy.

The only reason I can't give "The Undoing" the full 10/10 star treatment? The final episode. While the ending of this series was much-maligned by fans and critics alike, I wouldn't call it "bad", per se. But the finale is certainly a different tone from the previous five pot-boilers. To say much more would be to spoil the fun. But it was a dis-jointing enough experience to drop things down a single star.

Overall, though, I found "The Undoing" to eclipse almost all faults with its tight mystery and incredible acting. Through the first five episodes, this was as good as anything I had watched in quite some time. While the ending certainly takes a different approach than what is expected, it certainly isn't enough to call the whole endeavor a failure (far from it). This remains a great watch in which the ending may actually improve if re-watched with fuller knowledge of the proceedings.

Finally a decent tv series well worth watching thanks to the strong casting by Hugh and Nicole. Few goofs but it is well worth watching. 6 episodes tells you that finally a tv series without too much stretch and time wasting. Highly recommend.

The acting and entire show was epic. Kept you guessing right until the end. Absolutely brilliant except Nicoles botox levels that left her facial expressions minimalistic. Other that that a solid 9/10