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The Big Door Prize (2023)
Stop Calling It a Comedy
Every time it appears on Apple TV they really keep billing it as a comedy and I'm completely baffled what you're supposed to find funny? It's not even funny in a way dry way like After Life or.even funny in a dramedy sort of way, although this is the closest category I would give it. Just don't go into it expecting to laugh, unless it's in an uncomfortable, slightly confused way.
Beyond the hard sell of comedy, this show is interesting in concept and delivery. At this point only 6 eps of season 1 have been released. It seems to be building toward something, which is what keeps you interested. The acting across the board is solid. This is definitely an ensemble cast, evidenced by the different eps being named after different town members. Rather than spoiling anything, I would say go in blind. This especially a show for you if you're into shows like the Twilight Zone, but with more heart.
Rabbit Hole (2023)
Why this guy?
So tired of people giving Kiefer Sutherland air time. He's the same character every time. He's so boring to watch. Zero personality. Would rather watch paint dry.which is surprising given how suspenseful this show is supposed to be. Nothing interesting about him except the fact he's related to another famous actor. I don't understand why people keep giving him roles.
It's so unfortunate that the talent of someone like Charles Dance is wasted here. I think if the lead had been recast this show could have been maybe not totally saved, but at least more watchable.
I guess if you're an actual fan of Sutherland this is the show for you, otherwise, don't waste your time.
Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi (2022)
Waste of Time. Emmanuela deserves better!
The first episode started out interesting and I thought we were going to look at real theories. Instead we go down wild speculation dead ends. Once one of the reporters started naming off dates as if they held the key to case ala Dan Brown i was completely fed up. Instead of looking at facts, we get a convoluted conspiracy even Tom Hnaks couldn't riddle himself out of. And for what? They went so far down these conspiracy rabbit holes the plot was completely swallowed up. Who took Emmanuela? This series is no closer to giving answers or clues than the original investigators.
But you were entertained, right? So, good job done Netflix. Is the church corrupt? Does the pope wear a funny hat? That's not in question and not even the point, as much as they would like you to think without any actual thing called proof.
If anything this doc played out like bad conspiracy fiction on par with what you'd probably find on Qanon forums. And for all this, it's Emmanula's family who suffers and waits for real answers and clues. The reality is this girl who most likely was snatched up by a sexual predator and was dumped somewhere still waiting to be found. The calls made to her family were complete cranks by people who exploit these families for their own personal sick exploitation (Ie. Balaclava guy).
DO BETTER NETFLIX! Victims of crime and their families deserve better than this crap.