Definitely a slow burn, hence the low scores from those (I'm guessing younger people) who didn't make it past the first few episodes. But this limited series actually turned out not only to be relatable (yes I'm in my 40s) but also profoundly insightful.
Great writing, even the flashbacks were used to good effect to keep moving the story forward. And superb acting from a well cast ensemble - Clare Danes performance in episode 7 is breathtaking.
And yes, they're all white. And yes, they're mostly financially privileged. But whether you live in the city, or the suburbs, or out in the sticks, the experiences of all the main characters are extraordinarily familiar.
Don't be put off by the slow pace at the start, the ending is precisely what it needed to be.
Great writing, even the flashbacks were used to good effect to keep moving the story forward. And superb acting from a well cast ensemble - Clare Danes performance in episode 7 is breathtaking.
And yes, they're all white. And yes, they're mostly financially privileged. But whether you live in the city, or the suburbs, or out in the sticks, the experiences of all the main characters are extraordinarily familiar.
Don't be put off by the slow pace at the start, the ending is precisely what it needed to be.