I wanted to like this series, I really did. I was SO excited when I saw del Toro's name, as I loved many of his movies (Pan's labyrinth, the Devil's backbone...). Unfortunately, as much as the visuals are AMAZING, most of the stories are unsatisfactory, sometimes dull, sometimes just poorly written. The overall quality for me is okay, but it rarely wowed me. My two favorite episodes were episode 3 and 6, the rest I had to push through and be patient and hope it'll get better.
Episode 1- I really liked the premise but it ended too abruptly. I would have liked to get deeper into the sister's story (Dottie) and maybe have a more complete story about the nazi family and its link to satanism. The demoniac creature was so cool though. I enjoyed the commentary about greed and racism, but again I would have liked more.
Episode 2- Amazing heavy atmosphere, keeps you nauseated from start to finish, very tense and bone-chilling. The story is intriguing at first but the end doesn't satisfy as much as it could, it's style over substance again. If the script was better, it could have been brilliant. Give us another dimension than 'greed is bad' please. Felt more complete than the first episode though.
Episode 3- By far the best episode in the series. Very gory and beautiful visuals. The story is refreshing, well thought (loved how the tape recorder is used) and very fun.
Episode 4- I liked the social commentary and the intent of the story, but it just lacked pace for me. I found myself skipping over some parts that I found quite dull and predictable.
Episode 5- Again, I liked the premise, but too long and bit boring in the middle. The visuals are amazing, especially at the end where it gets raw and shocking.
Episode 6- (I didn't read the novel) I actually really liked this episode, I thought the story was quite good. Rupert Grint is brilliant in depicting the pain and desperation he goes through while looking for his sister. I love the ending, very fun and different.
Episode 7-Ah yes, this. I have no other thing to say except I didn't understand it. Just deep talk, which was kind of interesting at first; drugs and insanity. I'd love to have a conversation with someone who knew what was the point.
Episode 8- Another case of 'I see your point but it's a bit boring and predictable'. It was okay, just not shockingly horrific or gory nor even incredibly touching.
Episode 1- I really liked the premise but it ended too abruptly. I would have liked to get deeper into the sister's story (Dottie) and maybe have a more complete story about the nazi family and its link to satanism. The demoniac creature was so cool though. I enjoyed the commentary about greed and racism, but again I would have liked more.
Episode 2- Amazing heavy atmosphere, keeps you nauseated from start to finish, very tense and bone-chilling. The story is intriguing at first but the end doesn't satisfy as much as it could, it's style over substance again. If the script was better, it could have been brilliant. Give us another dimension than 'greed is bad' please. Felt more complete than the first episode though.
Episode 3- By far the best episode in the series. Very gory and beautiful visuals. The story is refreshing, well thought (loved how the tape recorder is used) and very fun.
Episode 4- I liked the social commentary and the intent of the story, but it just lacked pace for me. I found myself skipping over some parts that I found quite dull and predictable.
Episode 5- Again, I liked the premise, but too long and bit boring in the middle. The visuals are amazing, especially at the end where it gets raw and shocking.
Episode 6- (I didn't read the novel) I actually really liked this episode, I thought the story was quite good. Rupert Grint is brilliant in depicting the pain and desperation he goes through while looking for his sister. I love the ending, very fun and different.
Episode 7-Ah yes, this. I have no other thing to say except I didn't understand it. Just deep talk, which was kind of interesting at first; drugs and insanity. I'd love to have a conversation with someone who knew what was the point.
Episode 8- Another case of 'I see your point but it's a bit boring and predictable'. It was okay, just not shockingly horrific or gory nor even incredibly touching.