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I don't have a clue what's going on, BUT my goodness the acting is superb. I know there is a story in this, I just haven't grasped yet. But, the way it's going, I will!!! I'm terrified and excited at the same time. Intense, dark, and puzzling.

I hardly recognize Amy Brenneman in this show. This is a great thriller and triumph for good reporting. Good journalism stories are rare. The story here unfolds at a methodical pace that adds to the suspense. Elizabeth Moss is as good as ever. Probably second to her Mad Men role.

So I'm 4 episodes in and wish I could just binge watch the rest right now!

So first of all, I've seen the whole thing. I do reviews after I watch the whole show. It's novel. People should try it.

I think I was one of the few that wasn't all that impressed with the commercial thriller book this is adapted from. I think this reframes the plot, keeping what works and discarding the rest. Making the supernatural aspect way better.

The only real problem I have with it is the same as with many shows being made today: pacing. Shows want these things to be long affairs and always fail at justifying it. It is sinfully slow in the middle. I really liked the finale, however. So much so this pulled way up from barely worth watching. Had it been half as many episodes it would have easily been incredible.

This mystery series follows Kirby (Elizabeth Moss, MAD MEN, THE HANDMAID'S TALE) , a survivor of a violent crime, whose life constantly changes around her in odd ways, as she helps the police track down her attacker before he strikes again.

After reading some reviews, I decided to write one of my own, because I feel like this show is being largely misunderstood. The show is slow to reveal new information, because they set the viewer up with a lot right from the get-go. We already know who the attacker is, he's a mysterious serial killer played by Jamie Bell (ROCKETMAN, SNOWPIERCER). What we do not know is how he's doing it, or what exactly he's doing. There appears to be some time-travel element to his killings, and his victims experience some sci-fi after effects.

I am thoroughly enjoying this show so far. Yes, it is slow burn. But it isn't boring, far from it. It feels like a crime-thriller told in reverse, with the attacker known, but the attacks a mystery. It isn't following the typical formula for crime thrillers, but it's trying something original. Very intriguing so far, don't miss out.

In episode 6 - "Bright" they start to fold it all together. It takes a very unique twist from the first 5 episodes, but they were also captivating and different.

It reminds me of a great Stephen King novel. We enjoy this show and hope it goes on well like this for a long, long time. Groundbreaking series all the way.