This is a great and unexpected comedy driven by its complex and layered characters, each of whom play an important part in the show's social commentary and satire. Each member of the class plays their role to perfection, in particular, Jake Lacy as a self absorbed rich kid and Jennifer Coolidge as a tragic figure who is inevitably trapped in her toxic patterns and blinded by her privilege. Murray Bartlett and Natasha Rothwell also do an incredible job as the sympathetic hotel staff who have to deal with the nonsense their guests throw at them every day-meanwhile, Fred Hechinger was a surprising stand out, playing a quiet, unassuming character who grew to be one of my favourites in the season.
This show makes some unexpected decisions and keeps you on your toes. The soundtrack by Cristobal Tapia de Veer is unique and works overtime to create the atmosphere and mood of the show throughout. And the themes do a great job exploring the idea of who in our society faces consequences for their actions--Paula's story arc (played by Brittany O'Grady) is one of the best examples of this that I have seen.
This show makes some unexpected decisions and keeps you on your toes. The soundtrack by Cristobal Tapia de Veer is unique and works overtime to create the atmosphere and mood of the show throughout. And the themes do a great job exploring the idea of who in our society faces consequences for their actions--Paula's story arc (played by Brittany O'Grady) is one of the best examples of this that I have seen.