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I don't understand people anymore. You aren't going to watch a 6-10 hour movie. This had to be done as a mini/series. Now an argument could be made that it should have been released all at once (like Netflix), but this was a very deep an intellectual experience that had to be done one episode at a time. What an amazing and tragic story. A serial killer wanting to change but not having the tools necessary to do so. Instead of burying deep pain that led to his psychosis he seeks out help from a psychologist. How enormously difficult it must have been for that person to set aside their fear of the likely inevitably of their fate and attempt to help & analyze what compels this lunatic Make no mistake the killer is a lunatic. The show was captivating from the very start. So original and thought provoking. But again so very, very tragic to be placed in that situation yet still want to at least try to break through years of torment. I felt no pity for the killer. All of my emotion and heartache was felt for the psychologist. It didn't take long to know if the story remained true to its subject the end result would not be good. I wept for the psychologist's family. I felt pity and anger towards the killer's mother. I don't want to hear any garbage about this is her son and she'll do anything to protect him. I've read numerous stories where a family member refuses to tolerate the evil, even if it's family. But again the series remained true and honest to what you would expect if something like this really happened.
Superb acting by Steve Carrell and Domhnall Gleason. The first time I watched Gleason I knew he was destined for greatness in the arts.
I'm not Jewish so I'm not familiar with the customs and rituals that accompany it. Nonetheless I found the script to be incredibly moving. The entire ensemble should be proud.
I'm clicking spoilers but really not telling you anything specific I highly recommend taking the time to watch it. It leaves my heart hurting. But most of all it showed me that a parent isn't responsible for the sins their child once they become an adult. The mother was a pathetic human being. She thought by keeping her son's secret she was somehow helping. In reality she was just as complicit.
Steve Carrell adds to the list of comedic actors who've proven they're equally as talented in what made them famous to evolve into amazing dramatic artists.
Thank you to Hulu for backing such a complex and dark subject. I'm certain recognition will follow for everyone associated with the production. A+
I don't understand people anymore. You aren't going to watch a 6-10 hour movie. This had to be done as a mini/series. Now an argument could be made that it should have been released all at once (like Netflix), but this was a very deep an intellectual experience that had to be done one episode at a time. What an amazing and tragic story. A serial killer wanting to change but not having the tools necessary to do so. Instead of burying deep pain that led to his psychosis he seeks out help from a psychologist. How enormously difficult it must have been for that person to set aside their fear of the likely inevitably of their fate and attempt to help & analyze what compels this lunatic Make no mistake the killer is a lunatic. The show was captivating from the very start. So original and thought provoking. But again so very, very tragic to be placed in that situation yet still want to at least try to break through years of torment. I felt no pity for the killer. All of my emotion and heartache was felt for the psychologist. It didn't take long to know if the story remained true to its subject the end result would not be good. I wept for the psychologist's family. I felt pity and anger towards the killer's mother. I don't want to hear any garbage about this is her son and she'll do anything to protect him. I've read numerous stories where a family member refuses to tolerate the evil, even if it's family. But again the series remained true and honest to what you would expect if something like this really happened.
Superb acting by Steve Carrell and Domhnall Gleason. The first time I watched Gleason I knew he was destined for greatness in the arts.
I'm not Jewish so I'm not familiar with the customs and rituals that accompany it. Nonetheless I found the script to be incredibly moving. The entire ensemble should be proud.
I'm clicking spoilers but really not telling you anything specific I highly recommend taking the time to watch it. It leaves my heart hurting. But most of all it showed me that a parent isn't responsible for the sins their child once they become an adult. The mother was a pathetic human being. She thought by keeping her son's secret she was somehow helping. In reality she was just as complicit.
Steve Carrell adds to the list of comedic actors who've proven they're equally as talented in what made them famous to evolve into amazing dramatic artists.
Thank you to Hulu for backing such a complex and dark subject. I'm certain recognition will follow for everyone associated with the production. A+