The Resort

Tonally it's all over the place, but something about The Resort kept my attention long enough for this seemingly rom com based mini-series to take a dark existential turn.

The team Sam Esmail (executive producer and creator of the brilliant Mr. Robot and Homecoming) put together here is why I gave it a shot in the first place (Cristin Milioti, Nick Offerman, Ben Sinclair, Luis Guzman, William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Michael Hitchcock).

If you're a fan of other complex, existential, sci fi, black comedies like Maniac, Palm Springs, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Made For Love, etc; this might scratch that itch.

This show was so different than anything I had seen before. Just when i thought it was going to be one way, it headed in an interesting and unique (albeit odd) direction. When I initially saw the trailer, I thought it was one of those cheesey horror series. The show initially had a 5 rating on IMBD. However, after revisiting IMBD a few weeks later, the rating had jumped immensely so I thought I would give it a go. I initially thought I was in for a decade long cold case for two murdered/missing teens, but it turned out to be something more complex and "out there". The cast is great. There are no weak links as far as acting and character development goes. The show has its endearing moments, comedic moments, sci fi and mystery. Definitely worth seeing and I hope there is a season 2.

Love all the actors here especially the two starring! , but did not expect this story! So so good! Definitely a nice watch during the summer!

Also get that shazam ready- really good music to add to your playlist!

I'm not going into details, only want to say - if you've been looking, searching for a creative, wonderfully written, clever, entertaining show, this is the one. Watch "The Resort," if you love mystery, drama, comedy, witty repartee and gorgeous scenery. This is the series for you. And me. More than 10 stars. A million stars. Thankfully there are smart, clever writers and excellent actors creating this treat. Thank you to all of you creative people making this show!

The first three episodes were amusing enough; a necessary setting up of characters and scenarios and whatnot, but after that, a large pinch of Cosmic weirdness, an even larger dollop of spaced out Thomas Pynchon-esque Noir intrigue and a hint of Borges as the characters fall down the rabbit hole has made this an unexpected treat. If your tastes stretch to any of the aforementioned, you should give it a try.