With only 5 reviews in so far, the response is sharply divided. Praise centres on Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, the glossy style and twists that keep the story moving despite its absurdities. Reservations concern plot holes, thin characterisation and misdirection that strains belief. Even the leads’ chemistry divides opinion: Collider finds their emotional history involving, while The Hollywood Reporter sees little connection and insufficient momentum. The ending produces a similar split, with Variety praising its treatment of societal biases and The Hollywood Reporter finding it inept. The disagreement largely concerns whether the surprises justify the implausibility.
The critic calls the Netflix limited series a deliciously bonkers and masterful thriller that seeps into the psyche with its revenge, rage and deceit themes. They single out the jaw-dropping, layered ending that taps into societal biases about overlooking the 'worthless.'
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