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Expats (2023)
Dark & Elusive Without Any Character Development
The show is constantly switching between meaningless scenes with each character. The scenes are always dark and weirdly elusive. We watched two episodes and kept hoping the story line would solidify. Instead, you just keep getting snippets and more snippets about each character and the main story line. But you can never figure out what any of the character stories really are.
All in all so unsatisfying. We just never felt any story was really being told. Just all mood and darkness.
The beginning is somewhat intriguing. Although, we kept wondering if we watching an ad or the opening scenes.
Still, don't expect anything more than the highly stylized scenes with very sad characters.
Miss Virginia (2019)
Incredibly Inspiring and Exciting
This film is so uplifting Uzo plays a mother who against all odds works to get her son into a school where he can thrive. the multiple dramas a work provide a suspense and humor. Still, your heart will fall as Uzo is smashed down by those who simply don't care and those who don't want her to succeed. Yet the community rallies around her and she rallies them to win out. So heartwarming to see this true story. And to know that 11,00 kids have had their lives turned around as a result of Virginia's heroism.
Succession (2018)
Incredibly well done
The characters are truly complex -- as horrible as most of them seem to be, what makes them interesting is how each character believes in his/her righteousness. One can easily see how bad behavior begets worse behavior.
but what makes this show particularly interesting is the pacing. It slows down for really critical moments and speeds up to keep the story moving. Plus, each charachter has his/her own storyline -- all of which mix to make this rich complex and very very well acted drama -- with the type of humor that just happens in life.
One of Us (2016)
Incredibly complex and Intriguing
This is a totally mesmerizing series. There is almost a subplot for every character all of which interweave to reveal the bigger mystery.
Each character has realistic and sometimes horrible motives, sometimes the person is just weak. No matter, all motives are completely believable and keep the plot twisted.
Plus the acting is phenomenal. I could not recommend this show more strongly.