Most captivating episode so far with all of the deliberations of Schultz trying to protect his grandson and the WSJ vs. Theranos. Great performance from LisaGay Hamilton as Senior Editor Judith Baker!
4 Reviews
The legal troubles start...
ajohnbigay1 April 2022
[7.8] Sleeplessness
cjonesas19 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Episode 7: Starting to get messed-up and over-dramatized with still great acting, hence the rating, but the feel of this penultimate episode is not the one bearing the near heavy load and preparing for the heavy lifting of the final episode.
Cause I'm asking myself that with what I saw in this episode, could the story be finished in just one final episode? To answer honestly, it seems to me that everything is being rushed in episodes 6 and 7 (this one) in order to finish it with the next.
What The Dropout deserved was a 10-12 episodes, for everything to smoothly wrap up. I hope I'm mistaken, while the next and final episode will prove how wrong or right I am.
Cause I'm asking myself that with what I saw in this episode, could the story be finished in just one final episode? To answer honestly, it seems to me that everything is being rushed in episodes 6 and 7 (this one) in order to finish it with the next.
What The Dropout deserved was a 10-12 episodes, for everything to smoothly wrap up. I hope I'm mistaken, while the next and final episode will prove how wrong or right I am.
Riveting!
tylerjyounger1 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Some may say this show has been a bit of a "slow burn" at times, but these past few episodes have been amazing! This is truly one of those stories where you just say, "you can't make this stuff up."
The writing has been top notch throughout the show and the performances have been on the same level. Amanda Seyfried turns into Elizabeth Holmes on screen and the show wouldn't be the same without her - but the supporting cast has been truly spectacular! From William H. Macy to Laurie Metcalfe, to Sam Waterston - the casting has been unbelievable.
I was particular impressed with Ebon Moss-Bachrach as John Carreyrou in this episode. He plays the journalist role with such integrity and confidence. When the Theranos lawyers walk out of the 4-hour meeting trying to kill the story and realize they've been defeated - it provided the perfect ending to the episode.
The only issue now is we have to wait an entire week to watch the incredible fallout in all its glory.
The writing has been top notch throughout the show and the performances have been on the same level. Amanda Seyfried turns into Elizabeth Holmes on screen and the show wouldn't be the same without her - but the supporting cast has been truly spectacular! From William H. Macy to Laurie Metcalfe, to Sam Waterston - the casting has been unbelievable.
I was particular impressed with Ebon Moss-Bachrach as John Carreyrou in this episode. He plays the journalist role with such integrity and confidence. When the Theranos lawyers walk out of the 4-hour meeting trying to kill the story and realize they've been defeated - it provided the perfect ending to the episode.
The only issue now is we have to wait an entire week to watch the incredible fallout in all its glory.
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