"Mr. & Mrs. Smith" has an undeniably 'intriguing' premise: a seemingly ordinary couple who are secretly top spies. However, the execution falls short in a few key areas.
Firstly, while the supporting cast delivers (just) OK performances, Maya Erskine's portrayal of the female lead struggles to fully convince. The writing itself also suffers from occasional illegalities and plot holes, which can be frustrating in a genre that relies heavily on suspense and logic.
Furthermore, the show relies heavily on dialogue, which, while well-written at times, can feel excessive for a spy thriller. This, coupled with a somewhat static visual style reminiscent of a stage play, can leave viewers yearning for more action and dynamic camerawork.
Despite its shortcomings, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" holds potential, but maybe for second season and more nuanced lead performance/s, tighter writing and a more visually engaging style, it could evolve into a more captivating series.
However, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", in its current form, it's a lukewarm watch that fails to fully deliver on its premise.
Rating: 5- out of 10.
Firstly, while the supporting cast delivers (just) OK performances, Maya Erskine's portrayal of the female lead struggles to fully convince. The writing itself also suffers from occasional illegalities and plot holes, which can be frustrating in a genre that relies heavily on suspense and logic.
Furthermore, the show relies heavily on dialogue, which, while well-written at times, can feel excessive for a spy thriller. This, coupled with a somewhat static visual style reminiscent of a stage play, can leave viewers yearning for more action and dynamic camerawork.
Despite its shortcomings, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" holds potential, but maybe for second season and more nuanced lead performance/s, tighter writing and a more visually engaging style, it could evolve into a more captivating series.
However, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", in its current form, it's a lukewarm watch that fails to fully deliver on its premise.
Rating: 5- out of 10.