A group of people trying to social distance in a luxurious Italian Villa find themselves at odds with their own desires. The ensemble cast and farcical comedic styling makes this a fun show to watch. The dramatic elements that are woven in aren't always given proper attention. Not having read the source material I can't speak to what others have said about it not being like the book, however, it is full of resonant themes all people can relate to. Themes like love, friendship, betrayal, jealousy, lust, religious oppression, class differences and wealth inequality, oh and plague.
In the course of the series there are many twists and turns, and while the themes are serious, they're handled with darkly comedic flair. Most of the show is fun to watch, but there are a few times where I found myself cringing. Some of the acting feels out of place at times, incongruent and frustratingly one-dimensional. This is not to say there are bad actors in the cast. On the contrary, this is a talented and seasoned group of actors, reminiscent of a theatrical troupe. I wonder if it is more that the direction and choices are not always consistent with the balancing of comedy and drama that the series seems to be reaching for. All in all I enjoyed this, and would watch it again.
In the course of the series there are many twists and turns, and while the themes are serious, they're handled with darkly comedic flair. Most of the show is fun to watch, but there are a few times where I found myself cringing. Some of the acting feels out of place at times, incongruent and frustratingly one-dimensional. This is not to say there are bad actors in the cast. On the contrary, this is a talented and seasoned group of actors, reminiscent of a theatrical troupe. I wonder if it is more that the direction and choices are not always consistent with the balancing of comedy and drama that the series seems to be reaching for. All in all I enjoyed this, and would watch it again.
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