With shoddy plotting and chaotic pacing, the series falls far short of the thought-provoking satire that it aims for.
A devastating portrayal of a man both traumatized by and dependent on his abusers’ approval and attention.
The series boasts an eerie atmosphere and a thoughtful commentary on the relationship between life and art.
The series is a thoughtful meditation on the simultaneously distortive and revelatory nature of the human memory.
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The series is charming, hair-raising, and heavy-handed in equal measure.
The AMC series is bookended by a heavy-handed setup and an unsatisfying ending.
Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson’s series takes a look at mental illness dead in the eye with a daring grin.
Luhrmann seems less interested in accurately depicting Australia’s ugly past than in creating a national myth.
The series offers flimsy comedy, half-baked characterizations, and a dubious romantic subplot.
The show’s final season may leave viewers feeling nostalgic but, much like high school, ultimately ready to leave it behind.
As the series progresses toward its climax, its frequent tonal shifts distract from the substance of the story.