This is regarding S1 since S2 isn't actually released yet. Not sure why I'm seeing reviews for it. It was a bit hard getting through E1 with a big event then not much. The intro of Helen made it feel poorly acted initially. The last minutes of E1 make me check out E2. 3 & 4 were also good and keep dropping breadcrumbs. There was some interesting clues and situations. But E5 & 6 took too much artistic leeway. I appreciated the conceptualization for the flashbacks but it was such a different mood. 6 also veered from the quirky gritty story somewhat.
The high praise for Danielle in the reviews seems suspect but maybe she's a big star in Australia. I found it hard to like her initially (Helen). Her character makes sense but it's just really over the top with the sappy personality and apologetic expressions as well as trying to make their point about low self esteem and the definition of beauty. It seems almost comical. It just didn't feel authentic. I mean, at least with Drop Dead Diva we knew it was a fantasy.
There is some humor here but it's not enough to add comedy to the genre. People saying it's like Fargo have seen too few dark comedies - it's nothing like Fargo. Momento maybe.
I assume they circle back in S2 to clear up how Elliot could be an accountant and also a drug cartel. But I'm not sure I'll be watching. I loved the first few episodes but with 5 & 6 i started just hoping it would end. I also dislike the idea of Helen and Elliot being a couple. I like them as the involuntary friends who find a camaraderie.
The high praise for Danielle in the reviews seems suspect but maybe she's a big star in Australia. I found it hard to like her initially (Helen). Her character makes sense but it's just really over the top with the sappy personality and apologetic expressions as well as trying to make their point about low self esteem and the definition of beauty. It seems almost comical. It just didn't feel authentic. I mean, at least with Drop Dead Diva we knew it was a fantasy.
There is some humor here but it's not enough to add comedy to the genre. People saying it's like Fargo have seen too few dark comedies - it's nothing like Fargo. Momento maybe.
I assume they circle back in S2 to clear up how Elliot could be an accountant and also a drug cartel. But I'm not sure I'll be watching. I loved the first few episodes but with 5 & 6 i started just hoping it would end. I also dislike the idea of Helen and Elliot being a couple. I like them as the involuntary friends who find a camaraderie.