User Reviews

Okay, I've only seen one episode so far. Glowing reviews made me give the series a shot. In particular, the combination of politics and the protagonists' hidden sexual relationships is central. The good reviews I've read praise this. As a journey in the recent history of the United States; politics, cold war, hunt for deviants, etc. After this episode, I kind of understand the praise about the series. But I see now that I have to be patient here. I find the relationship between the two male leads intriguing and makes me interested. For me, I think it becomes too much of the political agenda.

It looks brilliant and the setting is convincing, the series' complete insight into the 50s. It's delicious, great actors, beautifully filmed.

I choose to stay and see the rest when the episodes are released. Seeing the characters develop further and getting to know them better.

The first episode is a very good start, deftly combining a range of elements - repression of gays in the 50s, McCarthy communist witch hunts, the AIDS crisis of the 80s, even a bit about racism tossed in for good measure.

These elements are wrapped around a "love" story (not sure about that yet) between two very different people, with radically different philosophies - to be withdrawn and skeptical or to throw yourself into life with a whole heart. A good, solid theme likely to produce a worthwhile story.

This miniseries alone convinced me to subscribe to Paramount+, at least for a month. It's striking how little else the service has on par with this series, except for stuff I saw years ago. Maybe if they focused more on shows if this caliber and not cookie-cutter cop/doctor/lawyer shows, the company wouldn't be on the auction block now.