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The Gilded Age (2022)
Marian is a weak link
It's really unfortunate with this cast-some truly great actors here-that the central character of Marian, played by Louisa Jacobson, is so poorly cast. Her wooden delivery drags down every scene she's in--and her character is really central to the whole story. She should be the character we care most about. Big miss there. Otherwise, the costumes, acting, and sets are very good. This period drama is not going to dazzle you, but it's very solid, decent entertainment that's completely enjoyable-- except for Jacobson, who sadly made me cringe almost every time she delivered her lines (and I never forgot she was "acting." Ouch.)
Zero Chill (2021)
So cringe
Epically bad writing. Idiotic story line about teen hockey/figure skating (wherein, uh, the family moves from CANADA so the son can play, you know, with a really good hockey program in ENGLAND), complete with thoroughly unlikable characters, adults and "children" alike. Hilariously bad casting (mid-20s actors playing 15-year-olds, sure). Not sure if the writers are parents, ever had parents, or even know what parents are, because the "parenting" scenes are incredibly cringe. The big question for Netflix is, who greenlights this stuff and why?? If they set out to produce the ultimate vapid, unwatchable show that contributes nothing to the world--mission accomplished.
Designated Survivor (2016)
Really disappointing
I was looking forward to this show: a political thriller based on a catastrophic event that wipes out the entire Congress and POTUS? What's not to like? Well... the writing. Most of the casting. The heavy handed directing. Again, the writing. It's seriously painful to watch, with paper thin characters, tired plot devices, dopey, plodding pacing. And what's with the weird canned dramatic music that punches up at the end of almost every scene? Considering the US has just lived a real-life high drama political intrigue, this show comes off as just silly: Republicans, bad! Muslims, good! Generals, stupid bullies! Asians, smart! Really offensive. For me—and I gave it 4 episodes— this show is a giant miss. ABC needs to re-think Designated Survivor asap.