Devs

The whole atmosphere and story is amazing, but I really can't figure out why the lead actor was chosen. She's as interesting as watching the grass grow, and as deep as a sheet of paper.

I finished this series last night and am convinced that it's one of the most intelligent shows that exists. I went into this series without having much knowledge regarding what it's actually about and having no expectations, other than knowing that Alex Garland's prior films are some of my very favorites, such as Sunshine and Ex Machina. As the plot in Devs progressed, I found myself more and more captivated not only by its plot but also by its visuals and soundtrack, which are both unique, clever and (in my opinion) quite often, mesmerizing. Visually, it is stunning. The plot is equally as clever, dealing with aspects of physics and the universe that some might consider a bit mind-blowing but that actually does have some basis in reality and what we know about the universe at the quantum level. So I appreciate that is not SO sci-fi that is far-fetched and too fantastical. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to provide any spoilers or give away too much. But I would truly be shocked if anyone could watch this series and not absolutely love it... and particularly anyone with an open mind and who can appreciate a film that involves depth rather than just comfortably lingering on the surface. The acting in the film is superb. Lily's character can seem flat sometimes, but I think that's intentional due to all the trauma that she endures throughout the film. So to anyone who is considering watching this -- please stay through, until the end, and I think you won't be disappointed. I know some here have said that they were hoping for more, at the very end, but when I think about it, I realize that it probably couldn't have ended more perfectly. I'm actually glad they didn't make a second season because I fear it would have just been dragging out the plot just for the sake of keeping the series alive. But I think it's just perfect, as is.

Great story. I'll watch the entire series, but not because of Sonoya Mizuno She is NOT a headliner. Not even close. More like a first week acting student...not convincing at all.

Alex Garland's "Devs" is one of the most complex shows that I've ever seen. There have been plenty of techno-thrillers, but not like this one. Like "The Good Place", it focuses on what it means to be human. If you only know Nick Offerman from comedic roles, you'll be impressed with his performance here.

The show has some good ideas but the implementation and acting ruins it. The acting comes across as trying too hard to be understated and the result is just lifeless.

The main actress is particularly bad but even the other actors are terrible. Everyone in this show speaks their lines without any emotion. Even when people die right in front of them they just continue to half-whisper with toneless voices. It makes it impossible to become immersed in a show when the way people talk is so unnatural.