A woman forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter while searching for the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.A woman forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter while searching for the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.A woman forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter while searching for the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.
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This wasn't terrible, but kind of dull and mediocre. It started off with an interesting premise, but then became increasingly boring and illogical. Most of the series could have been avoided with some skilled use of Google. Instead, the "mystery" is drawn out with awkward avoidance of technology and inexplicable character choices. It somehow managed to feel too long, but also too shallow. I think there was a good story there, but it was buried in an attempt to be a plot-driven thriller, rather than a character-centered drama. Also, Jennifer Garner is a beautiful woman, but her lack of ability to move her forehead and obviously fake eyelashes were really distracting. It's unfortunate that Hollywood puts such enormous pressure on actresses to look forever young, at the cost of looking natural and interesting.
Not the worst thing to watch, by any means, but not especially memorable.
Not the worst thing to watch, by any means, but not especially memorable.
I'm sure Jennifer Garner is why most of us tuned into this series. She's always a joy to watch. It's not the first time she's carried most of a movie herself. Her character reacted to most situations as a typical wife and step-mom could have reacted. The setting throughout was really beautiful -mostly California. Strangely, I kept having "deja vu" moments where I was reminded of past fictional disappearing husbands. Lifetime probably has a month of them. The teenage step-daughter was belligerent and sassy - and not in a cute way. This quickly grew very annoying but eventually she grew out of it. The rest of the cast - hubby; police; friends; and bad guys; were all good. The story did crawl along, though. The pace was really too slow to maintain suspense. The story possibly could have been told in one of two fewer episodes. Jennifer Garner fans will be okay with it.
I'll admit the reviews I read prior to watching were not very compelling.
Sometimes, I think we all put those aside when one of your favorite actors is billed, such is the case with Jennifer Gardner.
This is a slow building drama, if you can hang in until the end, you've be rewarded.
A great story, a great cast and some compelling performances.
Jennifer once again favors this show with a signature performance and is ideal of this role. She is very believable and brings the nuance to the role, this character deserves.
The role of Bailey is somewhat polarizing, especially at the beginning. As the story continues, you'll begin to warm to her.
Sometimes, I think we all put those aside when one of your favorite actors is billed, such is the case with Jennifer Gardner.
This is a slow building drama, if you can hang in until the end, you've be rewarded.
A great story, a great cast and some compelling performances.
Jennifer once again favors this show with a signature performance and is ideal of this role. She is very believable and brings the nuance to the role, this character deserves.
The role of Bailey is somewhat polarizing, especially at the beginning. As the story continues, you'll begin to warm to her.
I enjoyed the first few episodes but sadly it's gone downhill since.
I have always thought Jennifer Garner was a good actress but not in this drama. She actually gets worse in each episode and in today's (episode 6) she seemed to sleepwalk through it with her eyes half closed. I find it impossible to feel any sympathy for the dilemma she and Bailey find themselves in as they are both unlikeable and after six episodes there is little sign of their relationship improving.
Hanna thinks she knows better then anyone else and spends a lot of time bossing people about - like her best friend without considering she may be leading them into danger.
Someone described it elsewhere as dry and dull- I agree.
I have always thought Jennifer Garner was a good actress but not in this drama. She actually gets worse in each episode and in today's (episode 6) she seemed to sleepwalk through it with her eyes half closed. I find it impossible to feel any sympathy for the dilemma she and Bailey find themselves in as they are both unlikeable and after six episodes there is little sign of their relationship improving.
Hanna thinks she knows better then anyone else and spends a lot of time bossing people about - like her best friend without considering she may be leading them into danger.
Someone described it elsewhere as dry and dull- I agree.
When I first saw the project announcement - I wondered how long the episodes will be. The books are pretty short - 320 pages to make 4H, it seemed a bit off. It seemed they would have to stretch some plots, and it was apparent. And it's really funny to read all the reviews about Bailey - her actions right now prove to be crucial to the book, the entire premise of the book was that Hannah and Bailey, through Owen's disappearances, work their differences together, and build this engaging relationship. To not spoil anything much - the reason why Bailey is acting as such - it's for a reason. A reason that is important in the plot. There are more things I expect to see in the remaining episodes - especially after EP 2. (Don't want to spoil anything) I can't wait for how they portray the ending.
Did you know
- TriviaOriginal author Laura Dave's 2021 novel spent 65 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
- GoofsWhen Hannah is shown crossing the street to enter the Never Dry bar, an arched sign reading, "Arts Colony" is plainly visible in the background. The only place with that name - as well as the distinctive arch - is Pomona, California. A number of shot for scenes set in downtown Austin were filmed in Pomona's Arts Colony as well, directly intercut with shots filmed on location in Austin for enhanced verisimilitude.
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- Sausalito, California, USA(Marin County residential houseboat marinas - Owen and Hannah's home)
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