The Crowded Room (TV Mini Series) Reunion (2023) User Reviews

This one hit hard

[NateWatchesCoolMovies · 10/10 · 17 July 2023]

What a spectacular, heartbreaking, complex and unexpected journey this show has become. Tom Holland is an actor who has never really impressed me so far, in the one Spider-Man I saw and that weird devil all the time one, but he is unbelievable here in a multifaceted cluster of performances that are beautifully juxtaposed against those of Sasha Lane, Jason Isaacs, Lior Raz and others. As we approach Danny's trial there's a feeling of a calm before the storm; certain realizations come to light and are all handled wonderfully by the writers. The few scenes where Jerome visits him in prison are so sad, as he gradually realizes that he will likely never see Ariana again, and does his best to reconcile that, as she shows up one final time to say goodbye. Such powerful stuff.

This show reunites our hearts and the mental health

[moviesfilmsreviewsinc · 10/10 · 29 July 2023]

Tom Holland's portrayal of Danny in "Reunion" has been a revelation for him, as he has enriched his portrayal of the "alters" and Danny's helplessness. Holland's portrayal of Danny's disposition after learning about his condition is particularly striking. The trial's outcome remains uncertain, but the show's creative universe allows for endless possibilities. Danny's alters, who resurface occasionally, seem to be well-handled, and the desire for Marlin's justice is universal. The Crowded Room is set for a steamy conclusion, with the show's narrative initially misjudged as clumsy, but as we delve deeper into the universe, the show has become more satisfying. In episode 8, Detective Doyle, also known as Matty, visits Marlin and discovers a bruise on his hand, which Marlin claims was a stabbing by a convict. Matty dismisses this idea and confirms to Danny's lawyer that Marlin's alibi was a lie, claiming it was a graze wound from a bullet. Danny discusses the birth of his split personalities with Rya, including Yitzhak, born from school bullying and Billy's brutal beatings. Rya explains that Danny's disorder is progressing, with Yitzhak and Ariana emerging as symptoms. She visits Stan, who refuses to plead "insanity" for Danny at the trial. Their best chance is to justify the shooting by exposing Marlin's sexual assaults on Danny as a child. Stan could reduce the sentence to just five years. Rya disagrees and presses for treatment, but Stan remains unconvinced. Candy is increasingly convinced that Marlin is not the charmer she fell in love with, and the truth of his monstrosity is not yet revealed. Danny's cellmate inquires about Jack's return, and he knows Yitzhak but doesn't want to meet him again. An unusual visitor, Jerome, calls Danny "Ariana," and explains that it was Ariana, his split personality, who fell in love with Jerome. Danny doesn't know him at all, but Rya and Danny discuss Ariana's significance for him. She brought intimacy and vulnerability to Danny's emotional landscape, addressing his loneliness, pain, and fears. When he couldn't take action to resolve his feelings, Ariana intervened. Rya introduces fusion therapy as a potential treatment for Danny's broken fragments, hoping to make him whole again. Despite his optimism about the trial, Rya encourages him to embrace it. Marlin is summoned to testify, and Rya works with Danny to understand his personalities and uncover instances that could aid his case. Yitzhak, Danny's protector, reveals the events surrounding Angelo's drug dealer's break into the ghost house. In a touch-and-go incident, Yitzhak almost takes control when Danny is heckled by a prisoner. Jerome, who met Danny and apologized for his rudeness, connects with him and shares their first encounter at a club. This connection strengthens Danny's trust and he confesses his insecurities about life after a normal life. Danny's journey to London is a result of Rya's understanding that the system controlling him and his alter egos is imperfect and can be erratically dangerous. Rya explains that Danny's actions are a normal emotional reaction and that he needed Mike and Jonny to help him cope with his condition. Danny recounts his involvement with Angelo under the influence of drugs, but Rya assures him that he will eventually lead a normal life. Jerome meets Danny again, expecting Ariana to show up, but when he gives him a good luck charm, he unexpectedly takes back control. Meanwhile, Stan learns that Marlin has approached Patricia, the DA trying Danny's case, to be a witness for them. He falsely claims that Danny has a history of violence and that Marlin was at the Centre that day. The DA now has Annabelle and Angelo to demonstrate Danny's behavior, and Danny is in trouble as Stan refuses to plead insanity. The episode ends with Jonny taking control, forcing Danny's hand into his prison cell, and taking him to the infirmary. He steals a paper clip and returns as himself, muttering "Just in case."

Jump the Harbour

[GoldenGooner04 · 9 December 2023]

The last episode jumped the shark People he is a MAN, a Bisexual MAN, he don't have boobs or women's sex organs, this Jerome must be a gay or bi bloke. Who do they keep calling him a her, it's him it's not a real woman These 2 reviews don't seem to understand this and also he did have sex with Annabel did he not?

This was good, but now it's just got stupid, we see him as Ari and he is a bloke not even wearing women's clothing so not a CD or a TV, just a bi bloke who is a bottom as we saw in the clips, so why do they keep saying he was a woman??

It's cuckoo a split personality can not grow boobs and become a woman, they can change the mind of a person and make him have a different personality a bit like a actor but they can't change the outside body only with clothes or wigs makeup this whole episode don't make sense.