First of all, the very idea of Munchausen by Proxy has always fascinated me. I kept on researching about it and learning about it. I came across the case of the Blanchards and was immediately interested. Now when I heard that there was going to be a TV series based on the real life story, I was excited.
And good gracious, this show doesn't disappoint. I watched the first two episode right after it dropped and was hooked! The direction and the cinematography is simply phenomenal. But what really got me and made me impressed was the acting and the production design.
Let's start with the production design. I know it may seem unusual but as an aspiring film student with an interest on production design, I was impressed by how the house looked so much like where the crimes happened. The makeup is simply brilliant and the actors almost look like their real life counterparts. The clothes that Gypsy wears, is identical/similar to what she wore in real life.
The other best thing is the acting. Great performances all around. Stating the obvious, Patricia Arquette and Chloe Sevigny are always awesome and they shine in their roles as Dee Dee and the neighbor, Mel. But someone who surprised me was Joey King. Having seen her in stuff like The Kissing Booth, I was skeptical but she completely embodies Gypsy. She is no longer Joey King, she is Gypsy now. Her voice, her walk and her talk is not hers now, it's Gypsy's. I will call it right now, she is gonna get nominated for an Emmy.
Overall; this is a really fascinating series and can't wait for the future episodes. It's chilling. And if you are a fan of good acting, then I highly recommend this.
And good gracious, this show doesn't disappoint. I watched the first two episode right after it dropped and was hooked! The direction and the cinematography is simply phenomenal. But what really got me and made me impressed was the acting and the production design.
Let's start with the production design. I know it may seem unusual but as an aspiring film student with an interest on production design, I was impressed by how the house looked so much like where the crimes happened. The makeup is simply brilliant and the actors almost look like their real life counterparts. The clothes that Gypsy wears, is identical/similar to what she wore in real life.
The other best thing is the acting. Great performances all around. Stating the obvious, Patricia Arquette and Chloe Sevigny are always awesome and they shine in their roles as Dee Dee and the neighbor, Mel. But someone who surprised me was Joey King. Having seen her in stuff like The Kissing Booth, I was skeptical but she completely embodies Gypsy. She is no longer Joey King, she is Gypsy now. Her voice, her walk and her talk is not hers now, it's Gypsy's. I will call it right now, she is gonna get nominated for an Emmy.
Overall; this is a really fascinating series and can't wait for the future episodes. It's chilling. And if you are a fan of good acting, then I highly recommend this.