His and Hers
The series follows Anna, a former TV presenter, who investigates a murder in the town where she grew up. Her involvement brings her into conflict with her ex-husband, Detective Jack Harper, who becomes suspicious of her role in the case and soon turns into a suspect himself, uncovering a mystery full of lies and dark secrets. Is it worth watching?
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- Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal are both solid in the leading roles, with Thompson standing out slightly more.
- The mystery unfolds gradually with a good pace that keeps you hooked.
- Being only 6 episodes long helps avoid unnecessary stretching.
- I really liked the twist in the final episode, it leaves you thinking “what the hell just happened” 😅
- Well-crafted production overall.
- Nicely written script with a few minor flaws.
- It constantly creates doubt and suspicion, which is exactly what you want from a mystery series.
- Dark atmosphere throughout.
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- Story-wise, it leans on quite a few clichés and some obvious conveniences, though not in a way that becomes annoying.
- Some performances are a bit meh.
- A few characters could have been developed better.
- Certain events feel a little rushed or only touched on superficially, probably to save time.
- Overall, it is not particularly memorable or unique, but it is still an enjoyable watch.
It: Welcome to Derry
It: Welcome to Derry is an ambitious television adaptation of Stephen King following Castle Rock, and it attempts to serve as a prequel to the two films. The story is set in 1962 and focuses on the origins of the Evil through the disappearance of a child, Matty Clements, which becomes the center of an unofficial investigation led by a small group of friends. Is it worth watching?
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- For me, the first episode and the last two episodes were incredible.
- The child casting is really well done and makes you connect with the characters. They manage to convey both fear and their personal conflicts very effectively.
- Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise is excellent, just like in the films.
- I liked that midway through the season we learned more about Pennywise’s origin story.
- It has plenty of creepy moments.
- There is a LOT of blood.
- Great 1960s atmosphere.
- Very high production quality, especially for television.
- Some effects are genuinely WOW.
- Nice Easter eggs throughout.
- I liked how it portrays a society that is slowly falling apart internally. The script clearly carries social commentary.
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- The whole military subplot did not really contribute much to the story 🤷♂️
- The middle of the season drags a bit with too much talking.
- It loses its pacing at certain points, although thankfully it recovers 😅
- Some scenes feel overly exaggerated, even if the show’s themes can support that tone.
- A few visual effects look a little clumsy.