These are my reflections on first season.
This show starts quite effectively. Everything is there - mystery, intelligent plot, fine acting. The overall neo noir feel doesn't hurt either. Reminded me of Fringe (2008), but smarter and better acted with more intriguing, involving and believable (if one can use such a term in regard to a sci-fi show) story line. Its about parallel worlds that treat one another like East and West during the Cold War era. Mutual blame, trust issues, espionage and counter intelligence, sleeper sells, rogue fractions and what not.
Wanted to like it so much, but have to admit: the ending is an emotional let down for me personally. Didn't like it one bit. Felt that the whole premise was betrayed by certain "short cuts" taken by the story.
Good acting from most involved. J.K. Simmons (Howard) is effective, though a bit methodical. Standouts: Sara Serraiocco (Baldwin), Ulrich Thomsen (Aldrich) and, as cool as they get - Stephen Rea (Pope) in a very menacing role.
Liked the show till the last 2 episodes, thus 6,5/10*
Review of Counterpart
