I never watched this series when it first aired on Fox. I came across it while searching for a new show to stream, and the name sounded familiar. Currently available on Hulu, the pilot episode didn't immediately grab me, but I found it intriguing and thought the show had the potential to explore many interesting directions, so I continued watching. Based on Blake Crouch's novel, the writing was exceptional. Although there were some plot holes, I don't base my decision to watch a series on analytical thinking. I'm much more interested in the emotional reaction to the story. And, I can tell you that I fell in love with Wayward Pines.
The story is filled with twists and turns, continually going in unexpected directions. I found it to be a multi-layered tale about humanity, oppression, survival, and mob mentality on an epic scale. Some of the acting is mediocre, particularly with the casting of Jason, who became the main antagonist in season 2, along with some of his cohorts. This is unfortunate, as the villains in season 1 (played by Toby Jones and Melissa Leo) added complexity, depth, and richness to the characters. However, I loved Matt Dillon as the town sheriff in season 1 and Jason Patric as the town doctor in season 2. Supporting actors Hope Davis, Carla Gugino, Tim Griffin, Reed Diamond, and Terrence Howard also gave strong performances.
Since the series originally premiered on Fox in 2015, it doesn't have the modern, edgy, and R-rated feel that many streaming shows have in 2024. The production doesn't seem to have as high a budget as many other shows either. Nonetheless, they've done a commendable job with what they had.
I'm still watching season 2 on Hulu. It's not as interesting and fresh as season 1, but it's still a pretty good watch so far.
The story is filled with twists and turns, continually going in unexpected directions. I found it to be a multi-layered tale about humanity, oppression, survival, and mob mentality on an epic scale. Some of the acting is mediocre, particularly with the casting of Jason, who became the main antagonist in season 2, along with some of his cohorts. This is unfortunate, as the villains in season 1 (played by Toby Jones and Melissa Leo) added complexity, depth, and richness to the characters. However, I loved Matt Dillon as the town sheriff in season 1 and Jason Patric as the town doctor in season 2. Supporting actors Hope Davis, Carla Gugino, Tim Griffin, Reed Diamond, and Terrence Howard also gave strong performances.
Since the series originally premiered on Fox in 2015, it doesn't have the modern, edgy, and R-rated feel that many streaming shows have in 2024. The production doesn't seem to have as high a budget as many other shows either. Nonetheless, they've done a commendable job with what they had.
I'm still watching season 2 on Hulu. It's not as interesting and fresh as season 1, but it's still a pretty good watch so far.
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