Love the first episode and the ending. The atmosphere and location shots are mesmerizing. Also the practical water effects during the storm were great. I don't like how they spoiled what the stranger is so early and kept cheesily showing the teeth. The messages he was leaving started to get very repetitive as well as the Teacup song and his little sayings that he repeated. The cinematography was great and acting was its best in episode 1. It feels very much like it's trying to capture the mood and feeling of Twin Peaks, from the wide long outdoor shots and the similar music cues. Also the setup of the mystery and the interactions between all the town's people. The way the murder shakes the town and kicks off the darkness to follow. You really got the sense it was a small connected community and they felt like real people. All this feels very Twin Peaks like along with the supernatural element.
You can also tell this series was a very big inspiration on Midnigt Mass, as there are a lot of similarities and the visual cues are even similar. I compared Midnight Mass to Twin Peaks occasionally as well. The moral dilemma in this show was also very similar to Midnight Mass.
I love the start of this show, felt like it was slightly dragged out and lost some steam along the way. But I also think the ending was very strong made you feel something and definitely ponder your thoughts. The kills were also decently bloody for being TV-PG on ABC. Very close to being great but some things hold it back slightly but a very enjoyable binge worthy watch.
You can also tell this series was a very big inspiration on Midnigt Mass, as there are a lot of similarities and the visual cues are even similar. I compared Midnight Mass to Twin Peaks occasionally as well. The moral dilemma in this show was also very similar to Midnight Mass.
I love the start of this show, felt like it was slightly dragged out and lost some steam along the way. But I also think the ending was very strong made you feel something and definitely ponder your thoughts. The kills were also decently bloody for being TV-PG on ABC. Very close to being great but some things hold it back slightly but a very enjoyable binge worthy watch.