We started the series, hoping for a thriller I could enjoy with some character work that she could enjoy. Both of us were blown away by the strength, intrigue, complexity, and nonstop twists and turns in this new series from Amazon prime. The leads, Esme Creed-Miles and Joel Kinnaman, are mesmerizing with a masterfully restrained performance from Mirielle Enos.
I felt that the first episode took a little while to really pull me in, but once it did I was hooked. Acting and writing are very strong, although there were a few moments when certain situations seemed a bit contrived for the purpose of building tension and prolonging the lives of certain characters as they battled each other. But, that's the series' only weak point. I personally would have enjoyed a few more scenes to showcase Hanna's badassery. But, the anticipation building towards the action scenes was enough to hold my interest as we binged the show in two sittings.
Looking forward to a second season!
I felt that the first episode took a little while to really pull me in, but once it did I was hooked. Acting and writing are very strong, although there were a few moments when certain situations seemed a bit contrived for the purpose of building tension and prolonging the lives of certain characters as they battled each other. But, that's the series' only weak point. I personally would have enjoyed a few more scenes to showcase Hanna's badassery. But, the anticipation building towards the action scenes was enough to hold my interest as we binged the show in two sittings.
Looking forward to a second season!