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"We think we are safe when no one sees us. In fact, that is when we are most vulnerable."

This line is from the character whose disappearance sets the events of the show in motion. The show is mostly about what people typically do when they think no one is watching them.

There's a Twin Peaks-like vibe to it, in the sense that a whole lot of unusual characters are packed into a small community. This is a trick that works quite well in this genre. I really liked the main characters, as well as the pacing and the overall atmosphere of the show.

"Why did you become a cop?" the rookie asks the lead character. Her answer: "To suffer." A fitting response from someone whose job is to look into the things people do when they think no one sees them.

If you do not enjoy watching the portrayal of toxic mind games, you should probably avoid this film. But here's a few things you can get by watching it.

1. Brilliant dialogue with simple and clever lines. The writer is really good at revealing the context through the dialogue.

2. Great acting with a mixture of pro and amateur actors.

3. Sad but captivating stories about relationships that are supposed to provide the daily dose of emotional support (parent-child, companions, lovers), but only deliver rage and despair. Funny thing, the only harmonic couple in the movie is one that is not united by love, but rather the feeling of loss, and the appetite for revenge.

4. Really intimate camerawork showing mostly closeups, which is probably due to the low budget of the movie, but works well with the topic, because it creates a claustrophobic atmosphere.

Overall, an excellent film about loneliness, and the daily struggle with finding some meaning in life.

There are lots of good things about this series. It's clever, it's mysterious, it's well written and acted, it's nicely shot. And there are lots of good stories stuffed into the six episodes. It's a series about loss and grief, mental illness, family drama, religious cults, power relations, revenge, evil plots, full out mysteries.

And it works, kind of, but applying the little goes a long way principle would have helped the show quite a bit. It is probably not the best idea to mix all your favourite drinks into one single cocktail. I particularly enjoyed the cult plotline, and based on the title I think this is the main storyline of the show, but I can understand the mixed reviews, as those, who had focused on other plotlines, may or may not got closure by the end of the show.