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So first of all, I've seen the whole thing. I do reviews after I watch the whole show. It's novel. People should try it.

I think I was one of the few that wasn't all that impressed with the commercial thriller book this is adapted from. I think this reframes the plot, keeping what works and discarding the rest. Making the supernatural aspect way better.

The only real problem I have with it is the same as with many shows being made today: pacing. Shows want these things to be long affairs and always fail at justifying it. It is sinfully slow in the middle. I really liked the finale, however. So much so this pulled way up from barely worth watching. Had it been half as many episodes it would have easily been incredible.

This mystery series follows Kirby (Elizabeth Moss, MAD MEN, THE HANDMAID'S TALE) , a survivor of a violent crime, whose life constantly changes around her in odd ways, as she helps the police track down her attacker before he strikes again.

After reading some reviews, I decided to write one of my own, because I feel like this show is being largely misunderstood. The show is slow to reveal new information, because they set the viewer up with a lot right from the get-go. We already know who the attacker is, he's a mysterious serial killer played by Jamie Bell (ROCKETMAN, SNOWPIERCER). What we do not know is how he's doing it, or what exactly he's doing. There appears to be some time-travel element to his killings, and his victims experience some sci-fi after effects.

I am thoroughly enjoying this show so far. Yes, it is slow burn. But it isn't boring, far from it. It feels like a crime-thriller told in reverse, with the attacker known, but the attacks a mystery. It isn't following the typical formula for crime thrillers, but it's trying something original. Very intriguing so far, don't miss out.

I am confused by all these bad reviews. It's a tad bit of a slow burn but it's intelligent and original. I'm not a big fan of her either but that's not going to stop me from watching a good thriller that seems to have really good potential!

I felt compelled to write a review seeing all the bad reviews here which don't seem to have much weight & seem agenda driven. I just finished the first 3 episodes and I'm quite intrigued.

Yes it's a slow burn & slightly confusing as of now but it isn't boring at all. I find the whole idea of revealing the murderer first and then unraveling the logistics behind why and how he did it quite refreshing. I am very excited to see how they tie everything together. Plus this time travel/science fiction element is fascinating too.

Do give it a chance! By listening to the negative reviews you are missing out on a good show.

Why are you people give those bad reviews?, really it is so good and I think it will get better, every episode is more interesting than the previous one and the idea of the series reveal itself by time so don't judge it from the start!, the cinematography is great and the acting and also the writing!

Are you seeing something else?

Just give it a chance and go for it.

In episode 6 - "Bright" they start to fold it all together. It takes a very unique twist from the first 5 episodes, but they were also captivating and different.

It reminds me of a great Stephen King novel. We enjoy this show and hope it goes on well like this for a long, long time. Groundbreaking series all the way.

All the dots are connecting and I'm hooked now. I too after the first couple episodes was left frustrated but now Adter watching episodes 3 & 4 I've had so many Ah ha! Moments that I'm absolutely sucked in now. Don't give up I promise if your into forensics and the supernatural you won't be disappointed.

What you think is a run-of-the-mill murder thriller is actually a sci-fi murder thriller. Good plot. Strong acting. A slow burn, but worth watching. Confident Rod Serling (RIP) would give it a thumbs up.

The first 3 episodes, those in which the science fiction element is less intrusive, are really good. But from 4 onward everything begins to falter dangerously, the editing becomes chaotic, even the actors seem embarrassed to have to obey such an obviously wacky script. A real shame. But they are to blame. And Apple's for allowing this narrative setback.

Elisabeth Moss is one of my favourite artists. I find her incredibly captivating to watch so when I heard about this show I was excited to see what it delivers. 3 episodes in and I'm here for the journey. I have thoroughly enjoyed every wondrous moment and I look forward to the direction it's headed.

I adore a great thriller but when Moss is involved you know your in for something more than special!

Keep enjoying Keep watching Keep shining.

I hardly recognize Amy Brenneman in this show. This is a great thriller and triumph for good reporting. Good journalism stories are rare. The story here unfolds at a methodical pace that adds to the suspense. Elizabeth Moss is as good as ever. Probably second to her Mad Men role.

So I'm 4 episodes in and wish I could just binge watch the rest right now!

Unfortunately after the few EXCELLENT episodes, there was a bizarre episode which made zero sense and it just got more confusing and off-putting after that. WHY did it have to take that WEIRD and ABSURD DIRECTION? It just ruined the series for me.

I don't have a clue what's going on, BUT my goodness the acting is superb. I know there is a story in this, I just haven't grasped yet. But, the way it's going, I will!!! I'm terrified and excited at the same time. Intense, dark, and puzzling.

I'm only half way through episode 5 and I have to say this is a good show thus far. It seems to me that we are following the protagonist, Kirby, a survivor from a traumatic attack, who also seems to be traveling through parallel dimensions where her life is the same but just a little different and no one else knows it. The trauma is the same everywhere, the killer is the same (and seems to travel through the dimensions as well) and I'm wondering how it will all be tied together.

The astronomer seems to cover the issue in the abstract thus far. Good stuff.

Enjoy.

I am trying to stick with this, but the show is all over the place, I don't have a clue so can't enjoy. The time lines are shot to pieces, so really difficult to keep track.

I might be a minority here, but I thought the whole point of watching a show was to enjoy it, not waffle on about how great the acting is, even thought you don't understand what is going on.

Like a few new shows I've been watching of late, I'm going to dump this and maybe view with better eyes down the road.

Sorry, just hasn't worked for me, which is a shame as the cast are pretty good.

Don't listen to TikTok attention spans. This is a good watch. Much like Apple TV's 'Invasion' the monster is something intangible and complicated. Elizabeth Moss is fantastic and sells the fragility of her character with ease. Like a prevailing wind, darkness tatters the edges of episode 1 repeatedly, hinting at an alternate reality.

Give it a shot. You might enjoy it if have a few brain cells left up there after all the memes and gif animations have destroyed the rest.

If I hadn't read the book synopsis around episode 3, I would never have understood what was happening. I feel like we needed a lot more exposition. Just finished the series yesterday and was still a little lost. Off to read the book now!

I don't get the reviews about the show being slow. I find it really creepy and it has an interesting mysterious element added to it. The scenes which portray the victims fear are terrifying. The story unfolds bit by bit and the acting is good. I think it's a pretty solid show in its genre.

I was riveted by Severance, but now this has me mesmerized. I dont know how but the quality of sci fi television keeps getting better and better and keep seeing new and new concepts. Every episode I'm saying outloud, "WTF" and I'm still interested to watch without understanding at all what going on.