Review of What/If

What/If (2019)
7/10
Different version of "Revenge"
26 May 2019
It's a refine version of soap operas. From the start, I was somewhat lost in its story was about. The scandal of Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos is still fresh in news just recently. Hence, I thought this might be related to it. However, besides both main characters were founders of the bio tech companies, there was nothing in similarities.

Wicked, violent and cruel human behaviors are portrayed in thrillers with some degrees of distortions. This one is no surprise. The twists and turns seemly slowly caught up with audience's wondering attentions. I did wish Ann and Lisa's relationship would have been revealed earlier. So writers of the show could be able to enhance it with more jaw dropping dramas. The slow simmering truth to the end did not carry enough momentum to make a grand exit. Nevertheless, it's decent enough and not be bored by.

Ren'ee Zellweger gave quite a performance which made it worth watching. Others' performances were adequate also. I almost wish it could have been more dramatic and unrealistically coincidental from earlier on so there would be enough momentum to carry through the end. It reminded me of another TV show, "Revenge". If you enjoyed "Revenge" and you will not be disappointed by this one.
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