Smoke

Smoke is definitely a show that's worth watching. Apple TV is easily the best streaming platform there is right now and it's not particularly close either. Everything they put out is terrific and gets great reviews by both critics and the audience. It reminds me of when HBO was at their peak. Well, Smoke is another hit for them. Every episode is exciting and keeps the plot moving forward. The only negative is that we have to wait a week between episodes, I like it better when they drop the entire season at the same time so we can binge watch it. Taron Egerton gives another great performance and a big reason why this series is as good as it is. Egerton is a big name that should attract people to this show so hopefully it does well enough to get another season.

I've watched the first two episodes of Smoke on Apple TV+ and so far, I'm enjoying it. The atmosphere is dark, tense, and moody, with the Pacific Northwest setting really adding to the overall tone. The story is slowly building tension, and the performances by Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett are strong and believable. The pacing is slow but feels deliberate, like it's setting up for bigger twists to come. The characters seem layered and complex, and the mystery around the fires is keeping me hooked. I'm definitely curious to see where the story goes next. Right now, I'd rate it a 7/10.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Text: I felt compelled to review this one because the rating is criminally low. And sure enough, most poor reviews were given after just one or two episodes. At least get through half of it. This show build and builds, so it requires that or you are truly missing out. The tension reaches a boiling point where I had to pause for a bit and just think about it. Also, there are a couple scenes that will scare the crap out of you. The suspense had me holding my breath. Taron Egerton is perfect in his role. Extremely nuanced character that he plays brilliantly. The other supporting actors do their parts excellently as well. I am a fan of Jurnee Smollett and love to see everyone playing characters that are so complex. Each character is so far from cookie cutter, and dealing with all levels of personal demons. No one here is the classic hero...or villain. The biggest standout is definitely Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine. You will go from feeling the deepest empathy for his character to being scared of him. An Emmy nomination is definitely in order for both him and Egerton. Please give this one a chance. I assure you, it pays off.

I was excited to see Jurnee Smollett and Taran Egerton star together in this show, and the plot sounded very interesting too. The first episode was really difficult to watch with how slow and uneventful it was. I decided to continue giving it one more shot, and the second half of episode 2 is when things finally pick up and get interesting. From there, it became a great watch and was able binge the next episodes because the pacing improved and the story got more engaging. So, I recommend sticking around for a bit to give it a proper try.

After 2 episodes I'm in. This is easily one of my favorites shows of the year so far, unless the rest of the season goes off the rails. The characters are interesting, the dialog realistic (I'm no expert on the subject but it all feels legit), and the story has me completely hooked.

I don't understand the poor reviews especially after only 2 episodes. Cliche'? Maybe to some, but I haven't seen any other shows executed with this level of style and edginess in a while. The characters are just beginning to develop and boy are they a puzzle. After the plot twist at the end of episode 2, I can't wait to see where this goes.