The Resort

Tonally it's all over the place, but something about The Resort kept my attention long enough for this seemingly rom com based mini-series to take a dark existential turn.

The team Sam Esmail (executive producer and creator of the brilliant Mr. Robot and Homecoming) put together here is why I gave it a shot in the first place (Cristin Milioti, Nick Offerman, Ben Sinclair, Luis Guzman, William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Michael Hitchcock).

If you're a fan of other complex, existential, sci fi, black comedies like Maniac, Palm Springs, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Made For Love, etc; this might scratch that itch.

To be frank, I can understand the first reviewer's position. However, the story was developed and was more interesting in the last 15 minutes in the first episode and kept me throughout...I am stuck to my screen because I want to see how these parallels and mystery unravel. It's a clever story, and far more a mystery than a comedy. Which is why I think it has "6". Lastly, these main characters, who are married, have made several choices that are poorly crafted which can be a turn off. Primarily, researching in a foreign nation while drinking. Other than that I'm tuned in and want to see where this goes!

Show is better than 5.8 especially by today's standards. It's funny, intriguing, and is a mystery. Acting is also good. Not sure what people's complaints are. Give it a go.

Love all the actors here especially the two starring! , but did not expect this story! So so good! Definitely a nice watch during the summer!

Also get that shazam ready- really good music to add to your playlist!

This show was so different than anything I had seen before. Just when i thought it was going to be one way, it headed in an interesting and unique (albeit odd) direction. When I initially saw the trailer, I thought it was one of those cheesey horror series. The show initially had a 5 rating on IMBD. However, after revisiting IMBD a few weeks later, the rating had jumped immensely so I thought I would give it a go. I initially thought I was in for a decade long cold case for two murdered/missing teens, but it turned out to be something more complex and "out there". The cast is great. There are no weak links as far as acting and character development goes. The show has its endearing moments, comedic moments, sci fi and mystery. Definitely worth seeing and I hope there is a season 2.