I review this, because this is an outstanding series and the rating now is way too low, too many reviewers here didn't get it.
First, production values are top notch, from acting to direction to budget-wise, (exec. producers are J.J. Abrams and Stephen King); what "Fargo" is for humorous crime drama, this is for mystery-horror.
Who this is not for: for kiddies, for people that expect run-of-the-mill entertainment to shut down your braincells, for hardcore horror fans that like splatter, gore and lots of dumb jumpscares
Who this is for: if you like a good mystery like "The Leftovers", good creepy, slow building quality horror, if you like high standards and are not afraid to watch Westworld (but don't worry, this is less complicated lol)
Admittedly it starts a bit slow and - like in Westworld - you must pay some attention, but it builds up steadily and you will be rewarded.
I'm watching now season 2, which looks at least as good or even better than S01;
okay, I finished with season 2, and this one shifts the whole feeling of the show, but not to the worse; actually its getting better coz now the story is more coherent, and there is great Lizzy Caplan; it's less mystery now and more comprehensible (except the last ep. will make you think) and lots of S01 is explained. Fascinating show.
Your Experienced Movie Watcher
First, production values are top notch, from acting to direction to budget-wise, (exec. producers are J.J. Abrams and Stephen King); what "Fargo" is for humorous crime drama, this is for mystery-horror.
Who this is not for: for kiddies, for people that expect run-of-the-mill entertainment to shut down your braincells, for hardcore horror fans that like splatter, gore and lots of dumb jumpscares
Who this is for: if you like a good mystery like "The Leftovers", good creepy, slow building quality horror, if you like high standards and are not afraid to watch Westworld (but don't worry, this is less complicated lol)
Admittedly it starts a bit slow and - like in Westworld - you must pay some attention, but it builds up steadily and you will be rewarded.
I'm watching now season 2, which looks at least as good or even better than S01;
okay, I finished with season 2, and this one shifts the whole feeling of the show, but not to the worse; actually its getting better coz now the story is more coherent, and there is great Lizzy Caplan; it's less mystery now and more comprehensible (except the last ep. will make you think) and lots of S01 is explained. Fascinating show.
Your Experienced Movie Watcher