Review of Pharmacy

Olive Kitteridge: Pharmacy (2014)
Season 1, Episode 1
8/10
***
25 January 2015
Warning: Spoilers
It starts off slowly and is somewhat moody throughout due to the subject matter and the fact that the film is slow moving and especially depressing, especially with all the deaths that are occurring.

This episode spans 35 years and introduces us to Olive, a stern teacher with quite a reputation. Married to pharmacist Richard Jenkins, the two lead a very drab life along with their son.

Tragedies abound here and we see people change here as the years go on. The town seems ripe for depression with suicides discussed.

There is frustration here from Olive to the English teacher she secretly loved and spreading to various town members.

On the day of her son's wedding, Olive is obnoxious as ever.
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