It has a very good script, ¨ the politician ¨ surprises you all the time with unexpected turns. It even has a very nice photograph and color palette. Accompanied by very good performances especially from Ben Platt (Payton) who has a very good chemistry on scene with David Corenswet (River) With an addition of interesting plots and characters. Reaching the bad part, the series has moments that in my opinion fall into the absurd. Chapter 6 and 7 were a disaster. Jessica Lange's performance reminded me of a play. I found it hard to believe many times that the characters were teen ages. And chapter 8 seemed interesting but unnecessary in this season.