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Mar 9 2023 11:13pm
Quote (Kayeto @ 9 Mar 2023 15:22)
Strong finale episode. Somehow manages to stick to the procedural formula while also being loaded with twists. Every context clue of how shows are written goes against what happens next. If this show had aired 30 years ago, people probably would have disliked it complaining that it felt like random nonsense. It's only thanks to our sixth sense for the formula that the tricks work.


Really good finale. Loved how they tied everything up nicely before starting the next part, like if they got cancelled they could've just left it finished. More shows need to start thinking that way with how trigger happy Netflix is in executing every good show they have.
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Mar 13 2023 01:59pm
Pretty underwhelming and dull for the hype

Watches like a formulaic rehash of columbo

I can see why it's getting good reviews, it's uncomplicated enough to let low to average IQ viewers feel rewarded for "figuring it out"
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Mar 13 2023 02:15pm
Quote (Plaguelord @ Mar 13 2023 11:59am)
Pretty underwhelming and dull for the hype

Watches like a formulaic rehash of columbo

I can see why it's getting good reviews, it's uncomplicated enough to let low to average IQ viewers feel rewarded for "figuring it out"


whats it about?
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Mar 13 2023 08:56pm
Quote (Blah58 @ 9 Mar 2023 22:13)
Really good finale. Loved how they tied everything up nicely before starting the next part, like if they got cancelled they could've just left it finished. More shows need to start thinking that way with how trigger happy Netflix is in executing every good show they have.


I'm completely and utterly shocked you like this trash. :banana:
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Mar 13 2023 09:56pm
Quote (Sturmgeist @ 13 Mar 2023 20:56)
I'm completely and utterly shocked you like this trash. :banana:


It's well we written, actually has good acting and directing and is fun. Unlike most shows on these days which are more a popularity contest than actually being competently made.
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Mar 13 2023 10:20pm
Quote (Blah58 @ 13 Mar 2023 20:56)
It's well we written, actually has good acting and directing and is fun. Unlike most shows on these days which are more a popularity contest than actually being competently made.


Call me a bigot again redditor.
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Mar 14 2023 11:20am
Quote (Plaguelord @ Mar 13 2023 02:59pm)
I can see why it's getting good reviews, it's uncomplicated enough to let low to average IQ viewers feel rewarded for "figuring it out"


Just the opposite in fact. What makes it special is that we can't figure it out. Anyone who claims that they knew who the victim in Ep6 was before it was revealed was lying. There was enough misdirection to keep us on our toes.
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Mar 14 2023 01:27pm
Quote (Kayeto @ 14 Mar 2023 11:20)
Just the opposite in fact. What makes it special is that we can't figure it out. Anyone who claims that they knew who the victim in Ep6 was before it was revealed was lying. There was enough misdirection to keep us on our toes.


They basically always tell you who and how immediately, the fun part is seeing how MC fits into the picture and figures it out in a provable way. Unlike most who-done-it which try to keep it a mystery until the end. It subverts the entire genre, not sure why people keep saying shit like what you quoted.
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Apr 28 2023 07:27pm
Just watched the first episode. That was really good
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May 1 2023 09:37am
Some very strong episodes (one and two are superb for sure) but feel it tailed off a little and became repetitive quite quickly...

Overall decent though - refreshing take on the columbo/murder she wrote genre
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