I like how Love & Death camouflages as anything but a true crime series for the first few episodes (other than the flashforward we see at the start of the series, of course). Yes, it's supposed to set up the antecedent to the unfortunate incident and build up the story, but the series just has a lighter and less unsettling tone than when the conflict sets in motion. I think it gives the subsequent events a little bit more shock value and embodies the suddenness with which things change for Candy Montgomery.
I love the fact that the series is a slow-burner, every piece of the story fits snuggly in the narrative and plot points are ironed out properly.
If I ever doubted Elizabeth Olsen's acting prowess, having only seen her in one other role so far, those doubts are far out the window by now. She undoubtedly shines in this show and brings a certain eeriness to the character. The funny part is, you're not scared of Candy. She's just a mysterious character whose mind you want to get inside of. You can't expect anything less than quality from such an ensemble cast; everybody else pretty much delivers in their respective roles.
The production value of the show is evident in almost everything (HBO, duh); the quality writing, cinematography, beautifully detailed dated sets and costumes, and even the soundtrack. There's a lot to like about this adaptation. Feel free to satisfy your true-crime appetite with this one.
I love the fact that the series is a slow-burner, every piece of the story fits snuggly in the narrative and plot points are ironed out properly.
If I ever doubted Elizabeth Olsen's acting prowess, having only seen her in one other role so far, those doubts are far out the window by now. She undoubtedly shines in this show and brings a certain eeriness to the character. The funny part is, you're not scared of Candy. She's just a mysterious character whose mind you want to get inside of. You can't expect anything less than quality from such an ensemble cast; everybody else pretty much delivers in their respective roles.
The production value of the show is evident in almost everything (HBO, duh); the quality writing, cinematography, beautifully detailed dated sets and costumes, and even the soundtrack. There's a lot to like about this adaptation. Feel free to satisfy your true-crime appetite with this one.