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Paraíso (2021)
Dark, weird, unique, and very, very good.
This show draws immediate comparisons to Stranger Things, and while there are some inherent similarities (synth soundtrack, kids on bikes, supernatural forces, parents searching for missing kids) at the end of the day, it's very much it's own show. This show is also a lot darker than Stranger Things. It's very somber and dark for the entire season. That being said, the mystery is really interesting, the characters are great, the score is awesome, the cinematography is beautiful, and the acting and direction are top notch. My only complaints are that the subtitles were kind of amateur and the ending wasn't the happiest and was pretty inconclusive. But hey, that's what Season 2 is for. I'll definitely be looking forward to it. Great show and absolutely worth checking out if you're a fan of Stranger Things or not.
Midnight Mass (2021)
Incredibly dark, but also incredibly good. It's worth watching just for Hamish Linklater's performance as Father Paul.
This show was not an easy watch. It's dark, depressing, and an incredibly slow burn. However, it all culminates in an insane climax, that is definitely worth sticking around for. The show is very intriguing, and has a very interesting commentary on faith and religion. Everyone in this series turns in an incredible performance, with the standout being Hamish Linklater as Father Paul. He did an amazing job in this role, and the show is worth watching just for the performances alone. This is definitely the thinking man's horror, and I highly recommend this show to anyone who's looking for horror with some depth.