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The Edge of Sleep, for the first time in years; is a pure original work of art in the making by people the deserve loads of recognition. The story-telling, the Cinematography, the color grading, the sound design; all peices together to nicely. Mark Fischbach deserves the recognition for his creative talent, he amongst others are going to change the industry forever with these works of art. They executed this incredibly well. The entire series so far felt very well polished, like those older movies thay felt truly original and new to watch for the first time ever.

From one producer to another, let's tell some real and original stories 🍸

I initially started the series because of The Plan. I had doubts that it would be the tone the trailer portrayed. Even though I'm a fan of Markiplier's YouTube, I wasn't convinced he could pull off a serious tone.

I've been convinced otherwise after (accidentally) finishing the series today. The series is genuinely intriguing.

The Linda and Matteo characters are performed very well and drive the audience onward into the story with their emotions. Scenes are sometimes off-put by whale imagery, which I assume is a metaphor, as this and similar aspects related to the unexplained "illness" are just that, unexplained (as of yet). However, the story is excellent and had me on the "edge" of my seat.

As a huge fan of Markiplier I went into this series with a lot of hesitation, since most youtuber made series aren't very good. I was especially hesitant because I saw that the reception on IMDb is straight 9's and 10's, which means that either this show is on the level of Breaking Bad and True Detective, or that it's being bombarded by Markiplier fan reviews. I think you can decide that for yourself. But I was still excited, since I've seen youtubers make good films before, like Talk to Me by RackaRacka (which has a 7.1 on IMDb, since people were actually being constructive towards it)

But I can't even lie at this point. Without Markiplier being the lead in the series, there would be no series.

Don't get me wrong, the concept is really interesting. There's some good practical effects, some nice looking shots, and some okay performances from the female supporting characters. This show is the type of show I like- a horror, trippy, post apocalyptic edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. But I can't just ignore how amateur the entire series is.

The main performances, the character writing, the editing, the sound design, the script is all very amateur. Like I understand what they're trying to convey with each moment, but it feels extremely forced and scripted, you are never able to actually suspend your disbelief enough to put yourself in the shoes of the characters.

The script is all over the place. One moment a character will be freaking out about how all their friends are dead, then they'll be cracking a one liner to their friend. As many people mentioned before, the script is inconsistent and important details are ignored or forgotten about from scene to scene. The editing is jarring and obviously not professional. The dialogue is cringe-inducing and super forced. The characters themselves are all one-dimensional and are insanely inconsistent with how they are feeling, to the point where it's hard to take it seriously.

It's not a bad show, like I said, there's some well-done aspects to it. I think if Markiplier wasn't the lead character, and they had a professional team to make the concept work, this could've been a 8/10, tense, mind-boggling show. Instead the potential of the interesting story is really bogged down by how amateur the show is. It's impossible to care about the events of the show or any of the characters when it's so forced and cringe-inducing.

I'm definitely interested in Markiplier's future films, especially his Iron Lung adaptation, but I really wish he, or his production team would work on getting more professional people to work with him. His concepts are amazing, but he deeply needs help executing them.

I really enjoyed the edge of sleep!! I thought some parts were rushed but the story its self is amazing and I hope they continue with a season two. Maybe a longer season or longer episodes because I was able to binge this show within one night but I still gave it a 9/10 because I think most people would enjoy a show like this whether they are fans of Markiplier or not. I feel like projects like this are way better than some of the shows huge studios put out like the halo show or anything similar where it was over hyped. I do think they should of advertised the edge of sleep more because I didn't hear anything about it til the other day. I highly recommend watching this show!

I cannot believe how amazing and interesting this show is! It truly grabbed my attention from the beginning till the very end, and the story was just absloutly wild!!! I've seen so many shows in my life but this one truly felt brand new and original and I'd love to see more things like it these days! If you're hesitating to watch it, I truly suggest going for it as it's not that long, you can finish the show in a day if you truly want to xD I'm definitely gonna be rewatching it, no show made me feel the things I've felt while watching The Edge of Sleep, and that's saying something! Absloutly Loved it, 10/10!! 💕

Congratulations to Mark for this series, we're really witnessing a great work from him. The pace of the series is fast, without any unnecessary scenes, giving the audience exactly what they need. The cinematography is incredibly beautiful, the sound design is on a good level, the lighting of the scenes is well within good standards, and overall, I think they've managed to create a good series. So far, the only criticism that can be made is the direction, which hasn't been able to get the best performances from the actors. That's it, I'm very curious to see what's in store for us as the series progresses.

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Genuinely one of my new favorite shows, Ever. Really loved the casting, and I think everyone did an incredible job, the effects as well were wonderful. I think the performances by the actors were also incredible. Catie captured this hurting, yet resilient character. It takes a lot of energy to play that kind of character and I was very impressed. Matteo was also cast perfectly and damn did he offer some comic relief when needed. Dave killed it, as expected. But I think the real underdog was the actor for young dave, completely made me forget I was watching a show with a child actor. Most young actors take me out a show and sometimes interrupt a story line. He killed it as well!!

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Really cool premise! I watched the first episode and I'm definitely going to have to binge the whole thing now. Starting off already 36 hours without sleep really ups the stakes. The characters are fun and interesting so far and I'm looking forward to seeing how they develop as the series goes on. I'm a big fan of psychological horror and eerie vibes as opposed to jumpscares and gore, and this does a great job of showing the quiet horror of a world that has stopped around you. The commercial glitching out is kinda Don't Hug Me I'm Scared reminiscent, I really like it. I'm glad I'm watching it during the day because I don't think I'll want to sleep after this !

I didn't enjoy it a huge huge amount by any means although I did enjoy it and the show really had it's moments and was often quite well put together, although I do have a good number of issues with it I feel that the pros outweigh them. The Plot can often be forced or questionable in a number of ways and it could be said it leaves more questions unanswered than answered by the end, however, their was some truly brilliant scenes and shots and some great conflicts. To be fair my brain was pretty on when I was watching this which I know isn't the way most people watch movies and if it was "off" I very well may have enjoyed it more, I could say a lot more about the good and the bad but I only got so much time. My personal recommendation is that you shouldn't watch it all at once (like I did), maybe watch an episode a day or a week, the reason I recommend this is because than it can linger more and have less enjoyment sucked out of it, anywho that's just me. Wonderfully well made show for a number of reasons, however, I do take issue with a number of flaws so a fair 7/10.

I mean what more can I say, this show has got to be one of the best I've watched. It was so incredibly adapted that there's so little room to find anything to complain about. Stellar acting from all of the actors, and it's wonderfully produced. Kudos to all and every person who helped make this show a reality, love you guys so much. Now i've never read the book so I can't really attest to the accuracy to the original story, but I can assure you that this is a masterpiece in its very own right. The suspense and plot and horror aspect of the show was so beautifully portrayed that I just can't express anymore how much I really loved this. I encourage anyone reading this review to stop right now and go binge the show (if you haven't already)

P. S. Watch it really late at night when you're super tired cuz it 100% adds to the depth of the show. Makes you wanna not go to sleep, which makes the acting feel 100% relatable.

The premise of this Sci-Fi TV series looked to be a pretty good one, in an end of the world type of pandemic film way.

Unfortunately, I spent twenty five dollars for a DVD of this horrible six episode series. Had I known what TRIPE it is, I'd never have bought it.

The writing was appalling! The acting was subpar. The episodes seemed like they ware about ten minutes long. In fact, the episodes were so short, the entire series could likely be watched in one hour.

The story seems to drift as each episode continues the adventures of the characters trying to figure out why everybody has died in their sleep and searching for any other survivors who are still awake and alive, all the while trying to stave off sleep themselves. Sometimes the story goes back in time without giving the audience a clue as to what is happening.

But again, and I digress... it's the writing that it the single and most obvious defect of this waste of time of a series.

I've thrown away this awful production.

Binged all six episodes in a couple hours. I don't really like thriller/horror films but this was really good! The story was compelling, the characters well thought out. Each episode end left you wanting to learn more.

Oh, and best of all, NO JUMPSCARES. It actually lets the horror of the reality terrify you. It's so refreshing to see something new from a new(ish) creator that doesn't fall into the tired old stereotypes and tropes.

I actually want to watch it again, knowing the ending. I think I'll find some good easter eggs or connecting points I missed the first time. If you got a couple hours and want to get spooked I definitely recommend Edge of Sleep.

I was incredibly impressed with the way The Edge of Sleep came to be. This was an absolutely incredible experience of psychological horror to go through. It was a perfect depiction of combining the fiction of the story with the real effects of sleep deprivation.

My only complaint is there were a few moments where I felt the acting was just a little subpar and slightly forced, however all actors/actresses were perfect in depicting their character. There were also a few moments where parts of the story felt slightly rushed, however I guess that is just to fit the narrative of the podcast.

I look forward to a season 2 and would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who enjoys good psychological horror.

This series does a great job of keeping you feeling just as on edge as the characters in it. It has a really interesting and unique take for an apocalypse horror/sci-fi show. It is not super scary (not very jumpscare-esque) but it does feel tense the whole time and has some gross and scary features.

Positives: Creative and interesting

Spooky and intense and disorienting (in a good way? I think it's purposeful)

Has a very catchy intro song

Negatives: Some plot holes if you over analyze.

Sometimes the jokes or comedy relief fall... short?

Sometimes the actors don't feel believable for a few scenes.

I'm sure it's good guys i don't really know im just here for markiplier. Now i'm just typing extra stuff so my review is long enough, hope your day or night goes well ect ect.. more extra stuff for my review.. again, didn't watch, i'm in australia with no prime subscription and I can't be bothered to use a vpn but lets just say I watched it and it was so good!!! Markiplier should've been in fnaf movie.. fnaf movie sucked tho because where was the lore? It actually disappointed me :( if you see this review and recognise me you actually don't think is just sone random person and now i'm done with this review thank you for reading if you did.

I actually heard of this series exclusively because of markiplier, and honestly.. i thought it wasn't going to be good. There. I said it. I thought it was going to be a little cringe like most youtuber appearances but like... i was actually taken aback. This is actually really good.

I accidentally just finished the whole thing and like now i kinda really want more? This series is just like.. unironically captivating my attention.

The characters are so well preformed and i think it really captivates the viewers attentopm amd driving the watch time with just how fun(?) it all was. Ong ong 10/10.

I literally was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I dont think I've ever been so captivated by a show from beginning to end it had my full attention seriously I think one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. And thw effects!!! I was not expecting that level of detail. I am a lover of the podcast version I've gotten anyone who is willing to listen to it genuinely the best story podcast I've ever listened to. I CANT WAIT TO TELL PEOPLE THERES A SHOW NOW.its my newest favorite thing for sure.im gonna suggest this to anyone and everyone I hank you so much to the people that gave this show a chance to become the greatness it is!!!!!!!!!!

This show was fantastic in every way. Captivating story, fantastic writing and characterization. Beautiful visuals, phenomenal cinematography. Kept me on the edge of my seat.

My favorite part about the show was the subtle characterization of the withdrawn main character, Dave Torres. His past haunts him, making him avoid going out, avoid people, and hide things from his girlfriend. But he's a good person who is terrified for the people he cares about.

I've rewatched it a couple of times already, and there are so many details you may not catch on the first round. So much thought and care was put into this show. Very worth the subscription I bought to watch it.

The clunky dialogue, confusing yet boring plot, and sub-par performance from the lead Mark Fishbach unfortunately caused me to stop watching this series after just the third episode. I wanted to give this series the benefit of the doubt as a fan of content creators venturing into the television and film space, but Fishbach is the main cause of each scene that doesn't work. His performance falls short in every capacity, as it seems he's just trying to regurgitate his memorized lines, instead of truly reacting to his other actors in each scene, or what's supposed to be happening to his character. Lio Tipton and Eve Harlow are obviously talented, but every scene with Fishbach causes their performance to be shadowed by his novice talent.

The acting & writing is horrendous, pacing is wack, keep getting bored & going on my phone (never a good sign) BUT the practical effects are keeping me watching. I just zone out in all the dull, terribly acted stuff then rewind the effects scenes a few times to really enjoy them. There's some creative ideas here, visually, but the central idea isn't very original or scary - it's more for kids than adults, right?

I applaud the lack of CGI & (so far) AI effects, but I think this is getting a lot of hype just beacause the main guy is a popular YouTuber. I don't really know him but he really can't act. Seems like a nice guy though.

I loved the series. To be honest, I didn't know Mark directed this show. I thought it these were professionally produced TV episodes. I loved every minute, and Markiplier's acting was great. The first episode hooked me instantly. It's short enough that I recommend anyone interested in the hook to just watch the first episode and see how the plot works out. I ended up watching the entire series in one day. Thanks to the performances, I will be sure to follow through with this show if it produces more episodes. I'm very glad I decided to watch this series, and I highly recommend to anyone else. Have fun!

I listened to this podcast back when it was first released and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I didn't know podcasts like this existed. Basically similar production of a show with voice acting and audio design but without the visuals.

The story is a very interesting premise in my opinion. I was constantly guessing at what was causing this epidemic. I was a bit confused at times, but in a good way. It kept my curiosity strong and eager to discover more of the story. I absolutely didn't predict the ending. The twist is fun and intriguing.

I enjoyed this style of podcast so much it sent me down a never ending path of searching for more scripted podcasts.

Based on the same story, there is a short show and a book that are both now released. I haven't read the book. The podcast is more flushed out than the show but the show it worth checking out as well!

Markiplier is a great content creator, but this show really goes beyond YouTube. The writing, acting, everything about the show had me on the edge of my sleep. I hate we are left on a cliffhanger and I need to know what happens next. I recommended this show to everyone who has Prime. Without spoiling it, the show follows Dave and his friend Matteo as they discover something horrifying has occurred. As the season ventures on, the horrifying turns into a mystery that leads to a race against the clock and fighting the body's natural need for sleep. Sit back, fold clothes, and watch the show. Refreshing and captivating.