"Shining Girls" is not one that you casually watch. To get the most of it and to truly appreciate it, you have to pay close attention. But investing this level of effort does not feel like a chore, because the show keeps you guessing with mind-blowing concepts. You are glued and fascinated as to what exactly is going on. I find Elisabeth Moss much more likable here than in her stint in "The Handmaid's Tale" that has become a one-note character in the later season. She exudes the right amount of vulnerability and confusion as she navigates through her life. At first I don't like Wagner Moura as Dan but he grows on me quite a bit, owning every scene he is in with amazing passion. I also appreciate the sprinkling of Erika Alexander in this show; she is a veteran actress from "Living Single" fame in the 90s and here she looks fabulous. Lastly, let's not forget Jamie Bell as Harper, the central character of this series. He hits every note perfectly as a sensitive yet very violent creep. He has the ability to terrify from a distance in spite of his small and meek stature. What a fascinating series indeed.
Review of Shining Girls
