I'll admit it, i had my doubts. After all, the first two seasons covered shocking murders. I wasn't sure how "crime-y" this season would actually be. I mean... perjury? Now that we've lived through Trump? Anyway, I was wrong! The first two seasons of this show were riveting. The best network television has to offer. I should have known this season would be up to snuff. Obviously Sarah Paulson slays. She has created a really complex and intriguing character out of someone who has typically been thought of as a caricature villain. She has this line, "that's no good!" when she's having lunch with Monica. It's a response to Monica talking about relationship issues, and Monica takes it as a consoling remark, but it almost sounds as if Linda is actually saying, "that's not good enough my purposes." Beanie and Annaleigh are also both fantastic. Beanie's Monica is just so innocent and trusting. Annaleigh's Paula is so naive and out of her depth. It is heartbreaking to watch these women being manipulated by the powerful people (mostly men) around them, using their stories for personal gain. Paula's husband is particularly atrocious, using her sexual harassment case to further his acting career. Part of me wondered why this story needed to be told now, how impactful it would be given the far more dramatic scandals of the past four years. But because it focuses on these three women, because it tells a side of the story most people will not be at all familiar with, it couldn't be MORE relevant nor more timely, particularly given the #MeToo movement. I also love that Monica is a producer. Finally, she's reclaiming her story. Finally, we're able to watch these events unfold outside the lens of powerful male politicians with hidden agendas. American Crime Story is Ryan Murphy's masterpiece. Much of his Netflix stuff has been just okay, but this show is unfailingly good. I can't wait for the rest!
Review of Exiles
