Wow. Way to execute an original murder mystery! There is so much more than meets the eye with this mini series, and it impacted me personally.
Each actress brought so much to the table, but I will say that Nicole Kidman's character Celeste was the one that I personally was drawn to the most.
Kidman is in a toxic and abusive relationship with her husband Perry. Every time the show cut to their relationship, I was totally riveted.
For the first episode, you're sort of just like, yeah, we get it, they have a perfect looking relationship. They're both incredibly good looking and rich people who have sex all the time in this perfect city. They have perfect little twin boys.
Then, you find out what's happening behind closed doors: In the first episode, Perry, the husband, grabs Kidman's arm in a violent manner. I was so shocked I literally gasped and shouted something at the screen. It scared my dog, lol.
Their relationship feels so real though, because it's not just some stupid "cookie cutter" abusive relationship. They have passionate sex after he hurts her, and he seems like a wonderful father. He's not always mean, which makes it hard for her to be honest with herself about what's going on.
Having been in a similarly toxic relationship, this is very accurate. It's incredibly confusing and hard to recognize abuse, which is what Celeste went through. I really appreciate the care they put into the writing and portrayal of this particular story line, as I think it could be very helpful for people to see.
The rest of the story lines were incredibly well done too. Although the women gossip and plot and scheme to win over whatever opponent she personally is facing, that's not really what this is about, especially the ending.
Although you wouldn't personally do a great deal of things the characters do, especially if you're a rational human being, you can understand the women's plights to protect and care for their children and survive in this crazy social environment.
Even Madeline, Reese Witherspoon's character, was hilariously unhinged and competitive at times, but I could still sort of root for her. We all know women exactly like Madeline! The ending isn't about women hurting each though, and it was beautiful. I was so excited to find out who was killed and why! I couldn't wait! I honestly had no idea who it was going to be and why, and I honestly didn't see it coming.
For what it's worth, I left the toxic relationship I was in, and have been much happier with my stable and non violent boyfriend, so it's possible to find love after someone convinces you it's not possible.
Each actress brought so much to the table, but I will say that Nicole Kidman's character Celeste was the one that I personally was drawn to the most.
Kidman is in a toxic and abusive relationship with her husband Perry. Every time the show cut to their relationship, I was totally riveted.
For the first episode, you're sort of just like, yeah, we get it, they have a perfect looking relationship. They're both incredibly good looking and rich people who have sex all the time in this perfect city. They have perfect little twin boys.
Then, you find out what's happening behind closed doors: In the first episode, Perry, the husband, grabs Kidman's arm in a violent manner. I was so shocked I literally gasped and shouted something at the screen. It scared my dog, lol.
Their relationship feels so real though, because it's not just some stupid "cookie cutter" abusive relationship. They have passionate sex after he hurts her, and he seems like a wonderful father. He's not always mean, which makes it hard for her to be honest with herself about what's going on.
Having been in a similarly toxic relationship, this is very accurate. It's incredibly confusing and hard to recognize abuse, which is what Celeste went through. I really appreciate the care they put into the writing and portrayal of this particular story line, as I think it could be very helpful for people to see.
The rest of the story lines were incredibly well done too. Although the women gossip and plot and scheme to win over whatever opponent she personally is facing, that's not really what this is about, especially the ending.
Although you wouldn't personally do a great deal of things the characters do, especially if you're a rational human being, you can understand the women's plights to protect and care for their children and survive in this crazy social environment.
Even Madeline, Reese Witherspoon's character, was hilariously unhinged and competitive at times, but I could still sort of root for her. We all know women exactly like Madeline! The ending isn't about women hurting each though, and it was beautiful. I was so excited to find out who was killed and why! I couldn't wait! I honestly had no idea who it was going to be and why, and I honestly didn't see it coming.
For what it's worth, I left the toxic relationship I was in, and have been much happier with my stable and non violent boyfriend, so it's possible to find love after someone convinces you it's not possible.