The Changeling

Brilliantly acted, well shot and confusing as hell.

If your looking for a paint by numbers horror action series this is not it. It is a slow paced non conventional walse into themes of motherhood, abuse and generational trauma to name a few. There are dark horror esque moments and a general other worldly tense theme though out. You are never sure what is real and what is a metaphorical devil or evil within

You will be asked to make your own mind up and draw your own conclusions with this series. There a clues and hints aswell as recurring sayings and images throughout for the eagle eyed viewer. You will not be spoon fed up at all which is why I imagine some of the reviews on here are sayings it's boring. It definitely isn't for everyone but give it ago

If you like American gods, twin peaks, twilight zone and so on you will probably like this.

I love the cinematography displayed here. The acting is spot on but just like everyone else has said, the story is just all over the place. It's slow paced and goodness gracious, boring. It's what you get when you take a 'not so great' book and try to turn it into a series. I guess you can call this a thriller, because it's not scary at all.

Just finished watching episodes 1-3 and sadly I am really not excited to continue watching. But affer reading a couple of great reviews here, am kinda curious to see what they talking about. And I truly want to be wrong so am gonna try and watch 4 and see.

Look out for my updated review afterwards.

Update: Nuuh, not for me, episode 4 was just as boring and ridiculous as the first 3. It quickly went from supernatural to just plain old nonsense. Am done.

It requires patience and suspending any disbelief as the story unwinds. I know it's slow going and yes, it did feel that this could've been done in fewer episodes. (Sometimes Fast Forward is your friend, I consider it at home editing) But the story is fascinating and compelling it's a giant mystery with a few clues. And it definitely left me wanting more.

I'm looking forward to season 2. I hope it provides some answers.

But, honestly, if it does the same stalling for 2-3 episode then I'll be on the side of the haters. I'll forgive it for season 1 because I'm willing to see what the real truth is.

The story starts out with an interesting premise. It plants seeds of intrigue. Yet, it meanders so much that I am having a hard time finding a reason to keep watching.

Rather than letting the acting and dialog tell the story, there is an overwhelming amount of narration makes the show BORING. For example try suffering through Episode 7, it is horrible.

In general, the story is ALL OVER THE PLACE. Just when you think you found the storyline and can engage - they jump to another storyline - filled with more monologue and narration.

This would have been better suited as a podcast rather than a TV show.

This book was incredible and it is amazing to see it come to life in this way. This show is so good. Very loyal to the source material which I love. I am guessing most did not read the book that are rating this below what it deserves. LaKeith's acting is amazing too. We need a second season for the answers and to bring us to the end of the book!!

This show is so good. Very loyal to the source material which I love. I am guessing most did not read the book that are rating this below what it deserves. LaKeith's acting is amazing too. We need a second season for the answers and to bring us to the end of the book!!