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As much Moby Dick as Treasure of the Sierra Madre, this is one of those spellbinding docs that expands its canvas the further it gets. Starting as a real, life treasure hunt initiated by a narcissistic, old man in an attempt to " stay relevant" in his old age, the story quickly evolves into one of human obsession, imagination, hope and, in the end, reconciliation. It is the story of America and her sense of destiny, desire for something better, determination and heart as big as Montana. Easy to dismiss as the foolhardy misadventures of a bunch of sad, delusional misfits but that would be a mistake. Each of the four " hunters" we follow have their own personal reasons for putting themselves through the trials they do. Their stories are crazy, delusional and utterly admirable in some ways. An extraordinary and compelling series. Highly recommended.

Occasionally a series comes along that not so much " raises the bar" as changes the sport. " Adolescence " is such a show. The single shot format is not so much a gimmick as it is as bold and brazen a conceit as has come down the pike in decades. The breathtaking execution of this innovative vision might even be a health risk to those with high blood pressure. It exposes a cautionary tale of how we have failed our youth by robbing them of childhood and the gestation period essential to the processing of our human condition prior to the bewildering responsibilities of adolescence. Where do we go from here? That question can be asked of the subject matter AND the ground breaking format in which it is delivered.