ellipzoid
Joined Nov 2012
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Every moment through this show was absolutely encapsulating. The show nakedly displays the stringent rule and the extreme control exercised in the Hasidic Jewish community in New York, but vividly contrasts the seemly ancient lifestyle with the modernist and progressive lifestyle of Berlin.. If one were to view only the flashbacks within the show, one might not realize that the show is set in modern day Williamsburg, New York.
The acting was flawless, the details were impeccable and the story was beautiful. If I have one critique is that it needed one more episode. There were many plot lines that were started and not concluded, namely Moishe debt, the relations with Robert, and, obviously, the outcome of the audition.
Also, the LGBTQ+ aspect of the show was non-stereotypical, had a sense of normality, and was all-around happy. It was refreshing and highly enjoyable. A+
The acting was flawless, the details were impeccable and the story was beautiful. If I have one critique is that it needed one more episode. There were many plot lines that were started and not concluded, namely Moishe debt, the relations with Robert, and, obviously, the outcome of the audition.
Also, the LGBTQ+ aspect of the show was non-stereotypical, had a sense of normality, and was all-around happy. It was refreshing and highly enjoyable. A+
Most shows come from the perspective of either enforcement, investigation or litigation. It is rare to come across a show that combines all three elements, and to boot, do it exceptionally well. The prison drama is engaging and does not shy away from violence, coercion, and control. The absence of sugar coating gives a raw sense of realism and consequence to nearly every action taken by any person. The complexity of the characters don't give away all the details, which make things hard to predict and highly engaging. The show also does well with it's week-to-week episodes focusing on the other inmates but also tying them together for the grand story arch. It's reminiscent of, but not quite as good as, Person of Interest in this regard.
The show is not perfect however. The weakest points I see are with the family, namely Darius, Marie and Jasmine. I'm not sure what I need from them. I'm not sure where the line was drawn between fact and fiction overall for the show so I am not sure how much leeway they had.
Season 1 overall was excellent and I highly recommend. I cannot wait for Season 2!
Note for the Networks: Don't just use live view counts, consider DVR views as well! Also consider making Season 1 available on a streaming service now that it's live showing has concluded.
The show is not perfect however. The weakest points I see are with the family, namely Darius, Marie and Jasmine. I'm not sure what I need from them. I'm not sure where the line was drawn between fact and fiction overall for the show so I am not sure how much leeway they had.
Season 1 overall was excellent and I highly recommend. I cannot wait for Season 2!
Note for the Networks: Don't just use live view counts, consider DVR views as well! Also consider making Season 1 available on a streaming service now that it's live showing has concluded.