Rating: 3.3/5 (Close to Good)
Pauline is a short six-episode series that follows a girl who becomes pregnant with the devil's child. The concept seems pretty simple at first, but the show includes some twists and turns. However, they still weren't enough to completely capture my attention. Why? Let's talk about it.
What I Liked:
1. The different representation of angels and demons. This aspect doesn't become obvious until around episodes 3 or 4, but I think you'll understand my point by the time you reach these episodes. I really appreciated this fresh perspective -especially the fact that the devil is portrayed as Lilith rather than the classic "you-know-who." This might be one of the reasons the show received a decent score from me.
What I Disliked:
1. Some parts were genuinely boring - almost as if they were trying to pad the runtime with predictable scenes just to stretch the series to six episodes.
2. The show only becomes truly engaging toward the end of episode 5, which is unfortunate. You have to get through about four and a half decent episodes before you reach the interesting parts. Also, season one ends on a cliffhanger, so I assume a second season is planned?
Conclusion:
This show could appeal to people that like the demon and angel stuff. It offers a unique and different take on the subject. That said, the first 75% (approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes) of the series is rather dull and predictable. Thankfully, the final 25% (around 1 hour) redeems it somewhat. If you are a person that dislikes cliffhangers, you might want to skip this - because it definitely ends on a pretty good one. This show is so short that giving it a shot won't hurt anyone. Who knows, you might end up liking it more than I did.
