Homecoming

Enjoyed the show and would give it a solid recommendation. My interested peaked around the midpoint of the season then gradually dissipated. The acting was superb.

Season 1: 6/10 (1 viewing, 8/18/2020) i enjoyed the season throughout, if only could have stuck the landing. the directing was distinct and impactful, and the tone was intriguing and a bit unsettling. i just wish it concluded with more of an oomph.

Season 2: 7/10 (1 viewing, 8/28/2020) a slight step down with how i described the first season's directing as impactful. a slight step up in excitement and intrigue with a slightly faster pace, possibly due to the fewer number of episodes. and a much stronger finish than season 1. well-made overall

Just finished season 2, it was definitely a shift from season 1, however it is a continuation of the original story line. The first episode is a change in tone from the first season, but stick with it - it is an aggressive approach to establishing the setting. So many nods to film techniques used in the 1970's & early 1980's. Excellent acting, and great appearances from familiar faces. Don't buy the negative hype!

NOTE: This review applies only to Season 1.

The premise is intriguing and the acting is quite good, but the pacing is so slow that it often becomes boring. The story would have been more effective as a 2-hour movie than it is as a 10-episode series. You can tell that every episode was padded with yawns to fill the 30-minute time slot. The plot is so simple, it could be written in no more than five paragraphs.

Julia Roberts, Stephan James and Bobby Cannavale all turn in good performances, but there just isn't much to work with here.

Julia Roberts is laid back most of the time and seems to be on sedatives. I've seen the film described as a "thriller" so I watched all 10 episodes waiting for some thrills. They never happened. It just isn't worth the time.

Podcast adaptation is a very binge-worthy and satisfying piece, succeeding through its effectively twisty narrative and very refined filmmaking. Directed by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, Homecoming possesses that series elite sense of cinematic craft, but it's done in a far more subdued way.