Yes it does start a little bit slow but the characters carry a excellent realism to them that engages you into the story. Kate Winslet is incredible. The daughter part is tick the box of today's culture which is the only let down in this great TV series.
wow, i loved this series, HBO is always a step ahead of everyone else!
A troubled hero, an unknown murderer almost to the very end and intricate stories of side characters, what more could you want from this mini crime series? It turned out to be a good series.
Great series, Kate makes a memorable act
Watched the whole thing in one session. I can’t remember the last time I was so invested and shocked about reveals and plot twists, when watching a crime show.
This is one of those rare shows that you can't wait to see what happenes next. I loved every second of it. If you haven't seen it yet, please do, because it's worth it.
The characters act and talk like real people. This is super rare nowadays. I really liked and appreciate that.
Halfway through the last episode i figured out who the real killer was. But the whole season kept me guessing.
Just when you figure you know who the killer is, "BOOM", you realize you know Jack squat. This show has more twist and turns than the Road to Hana. Kudos to everyone involved in this drama, from the actors, writers, producers and casting.
:heart:x8
This is an excellent show. A well-crafted story. The killer is. . . someone I never would have suspected. I knew something was amiss as only 15 minutes into the final episode it appeared that the story was all neatly wrapped up - and I wracked my brain trying to figure out who the real killer might be. . . and still couldn't guess the right person.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
This show was quite the ride. Very refreshing and worth every minute. Captaivating story with well thought out characters. It's a change from the typical investigative series. Characters are well played by the actors. 8.5/10
Slow burner yet a good crime/thriller/mystery!
This show has been on my TO WATCH list but the recent Emmy wins propelled it to the top of the list. It is well deserving of its awards. The cast is not only stellar but the performances are flawless. There is a well written story line, and, although it teased cliche plot lines, it twisted away from them to more intricate workings. Although this is a Crime Drama, it’s true measure is in the emotional depth of the themes: grief, trust, failure, love. I give this series an 8 (great) out of 10. [Crime Drama]
This show is not for everyone, it is kinda soap opera-detective - guess Who something. I am not seeeing a 2nd season, also this push so hard the PC agenda and kate mary Sue winslet carácter is awful.
Fabulous show! Kate Winslet is so talented. The acting and plot are both down so well. Kudos to getting the accents right. I lived in Delco for a wehile and they did a good job of portraying the area.
Good show with a lot of strong characters and great acting to back it up. The actual plot is good, but not great, and there's just enough complexity and twists to keep you invested. But the true strength of this show is in the characters and their struggles.
Winslet is a homicide detective in suburban Philadelphia, obsessed with a case and haunted by her own past. This show is objectively good. The characters are real and well-developed and Winslet is good as always (even if her Philadelphia accent comes and goes).
But it's a hard watch, even harder than you think it's gonna be. One episode depicts full-on sexual abuse. And the whole thing is depressing from start to finish, with not enough comic relief to give the viewer a break. I was invested but also wanted to get out over with. I recommend but with trigger warnings and caution. This is not light viewing.
Great acting for Winslet, great bore for me.
I had heard such great things about this mini-series that I believe that my expectations may have been a bit too high. First off, the acting was top-notch! There were so many stellar performances in this, it was really hard to single any one particular individual out, although given that the series focused prominently on Kate Winslet's character, she did just a remarkable job. Julianne Nicholson, Angourie Rice, Jean Smart, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Sosie Bacon, Evan Peters, Enid Graham..the list goes on. All of these actors were really tremendous in this project.
I also have to commend the production for creating a female-centric police drama/murder mystery. It isn't often that we see casting such as this for a show of this type, and not only was it was quite refreshing, but it really gave this series that extra emphasis, when it came to the character-driven drama that was the other half of the storyline. It really worked particularly well in this production.
All of this having been said, what I was not impressed by was the writing, particularly how the pieces of the storyline flowed together, some of the dialogue, the apparent lack of research, and the odd character arcs. The script that Brad Ingelsby wrote came across to me as something less that he'd spent time researching the topics of and more drawing from previous television productions. On more than a few occasions, I found myself realizing that specific bits of dialogue or storyline were quite derivative of other shows. Obviously, stories are rehashed, but this seemed much more like a patchwork of pieces taken from other productions and put into this one storyline.
Due to the derivative nature of the story, some of the dialogue came across as very clichéd and out of place, as in it really didn't fit w/ the storyline. For instance, in the scene at the waterfront after Mare and Zabel’s date, Mare made a comment about she just couldn’t let go of this case, b/c it’s one of those that just “gets inside you, you know?” I thought to myself, “Really? This cold case that you’d moved on from, b/c there were no leads and no evidence, where you didn’t want any outside help, but you weren’t actively working it, either.” This is exactly the type of clichéd statement you’d hear in any generic detective drama, and in this particular case, it literally made no sense in terms of the storyline.
As for some of the characters, they came across as really incredibly awful human beings. Then, they seemingly and miraculously grew hearts that allowed them to do selfless things that put them in harm’s way? Again, this was something that just didn’t fit w/ the nature of the story, and it threw the characters into disarray, b/c there was really no need for this type of role reversal. Additionally, one of the characters who was portrayed as this small-town girl w/ no prospects, looking for trouble around every corner, we suddenly find out was a strong student w/ collegiate potential? Some of these character traits and attributes just came out of nowhere and served no purpose in moving the storyline forward.
The last thing about the writing that I didn’t care for was how the pieces around Mare were shifted. It was almost as if she were in a room w/ one door, and everyone else was in a circle that constantly rotated around the outside of the room. Every time Mare opened the door, a new character would be standing before her, and she would interact w/ them before closing the door. She would then reopen it, and new character would be standing there for her to interact w/. It was almost as if many of these individuals were simply pieces of furniture in her life, there as set-dressing, rather than as characters to drive the storyline deeper.
I believe that the one exception to this was Mare’s mother. Her interactions w/ her showed that this script could have been refined in such a way that many of the characters could have been made fuller and richer w/ more meaningful interactions w/ Mare.
The bottom-line for me was, while the cinematography looked fantastic, and it provided a genuine look and feel that really gave this story series credence, there is a big difference in looking spectacular and actually being spectacular. I believe that the director and producers very much went for a True Detective esthetic, but looking like True Detective isn’t the same thing as being True Detective.
It, was good they said.
The first episode was great, I myself admitted.
But of course, but of course!
At times, as clichés after clichés followed, and the apparent cliché to subvert those clichés started falling on their faces, the entire thing unraveled.
Never have I been so angry at a show that promised to be something great, something different, but that was just bait. I curse my own stupidity for not dropping this after the 2nd episode.
'The Making Of' was 100x more interesting.
This is a series for people who expect something more. Each episode introduces new threads and adds something new to the story. The complicated story makes it difficult to guess who the murderer is. The main character's problems come to the fore all the time. In my opinion, this will be one of the greatest roles in the history of Kate Wintslet. Most likely, it will not end with one season.
An excellent drama. Short, well played and with drama worthy of American life in rural America.
If you haven';t watched, don't really read the spoiler. The entire script will be destroyed for you and it's a good show. Worth the 7hours.
Usually the social circle is there to support the primary character and provide a 2ndary story line to the crime and its investigation.
Instead, the show should had been named.
Mare of wherever all incredible tough things happen in your immediate social circle.
I like Kate Winslet, but I am not a superfan. This series elevated her in my mind to superb/awesome actor. The story is well thought, well writern and well directed. The cast does awesome work and I recommend this to everyone that likes mystery criminal drama. The pshygological play helps the series a lot. 10/10 for me.
Need a lot more of this Mare
Mare of Easttown: A Riveting Small-Town Mystery with a Powerhouse Performance by Kate Winslet
HBO has once again proven its mastery of the prestige television genre with Mare of Easttown, a riveting and nuanced series that transcends the familiar tropes of the small-town murder mystery. Fans of the network’s previous small-screen masterworks, such as Sharp Objects and Big Little Lies, shall find themselves within familiar territory.
As this labyrinthine tale unfurls, each episode ascends to new heights, captivating the viewer in its intricate web of intrigue until the ending’s staggering revelations.
Brad Ingelsby’s script, a deft mix of the familiar and the innovative, refining a well-trodden premise—a murder investigation in a tight-knit community—into a sublime concoction of character study, whodunnit, and poignant exploration of weighty themes. He avoids the pitfalls of sensationalism and cliché, instead creating a richly textured portrait of a place and its people that feels authentic and compelling.
Kate Winslet shines as Mare Sheehan, a flawed but formidable detective who must confront her demons as she investigates a series of crimes that shake her community to its core. Winslet delivers a masterclass performance as ‘Mare’, skilfully bringing the character to life with exceptional finesse. The supporting cast, including Jean Smart and Evan Peters, come together as a seamless blend of talent, with no hint of inconsistency in their performances.
Every element, each character, feels startlingly real: the inhabitants of this skilfully crafted world are living, breathing souls rather than merely devices in service of the plot, a rare feat in this overcrowded television landscape. In the realm of whodunnits, ‘Mare of Easttown’ emerges as something special, transcending the banal trappings that so often beleaguer its contemporaries, a cut above the rest, an experience that warrants a watch for any fan of high-quality television. So, dear reader, prepare to be captivated.
Mare of Easttown (2021): 8.1/10 (Great)
Maybe it's because I'm Latina, but the idea that teenagers can talk to their parents or other adults without an ounce of respect like Dylan and Brianna do, the worst people in this show so far, is baffling to me. The way they think they can do and say whatever they want without regard for anyone else and their parents don't correct them gets on my nerves.
Really great show! HBO shows that they still make fantastic shows again. First episode of show was a bit boring, but important introducing of characters. Almost every episode had unexpected twists and they well revealed characters. Main character is very interesting. In the series she sometimes strong, sometimes series shows her problems
Incredible acting. Touching to the core. Harsh. Brutal. Twisted.
It took me far too long to get around to it, but Mare is a great pure mystery procedural. Winslet is excellent in the lead and her character's arc in particular was handled very thoughtfully. The attention to detail in setting the atmosphere of Easttown was great and the mystery was an entertaining one. Really solid limited series.
A fascinating series, the plot unfolds naturally until the last episode reaches its peak.
Overrated garbage. So we have a philandering 17 year old named Erin who has been killed and then we go into a typical whodunit story. The writing is so extremely bad that every 10 min we are introduced to a new suspect. Who could it be? Her abusive father, her ex-boyfriend, her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend, the husband of Mare (Erin's teacher), a local church deacon, a local pyscho rapist in the town, or one of the two cousins of Erin's father? No...the twist is a 13 year old kid of Erin's father's cousin who killed her. Wow. I am sure I am missing many more suspects, all of whom do an incredible job of giving off pedo vibes. In fact, at one point the show would have had us believe every guy in that town was the suspect. I think this is lazy writing, not clever. Suspenseful for the sake of being suspenseful.
I was holding off on watching this series despite the high marks given by critics. It was good that I decided to finally watch and got to see a great performance by Kate Winslet. The story kept me engaged the whole time up until the end. This is a great HBO series.
Another great show from HBO with Kate Winslet being exceptional once again.The mystery is everywhere and you can't wait to see the next episode. 8.7/10
nothing new we havent already seen but still a correct tv show. it was good and intriguing.
Outstanding!
This show was really interesting. There are multiple, complicated character arcs written in such a way to lead us towards guessing the culprit. I love this "red herring" style of detective story writing. Like others have commented here, Kate Winslet deserves an award for her acting.
How come Jean Smart didn't get the Emmy for her hole??
Excellent wrting, acting, great limited crime drama tv show, and my recommendation!
kate winslet. that's all i have to say.
Just amazing. Wonderful and clever script.
Amazingly written, directed and acted. Kate Winslet is on a different level but the whole cast is really great. And the best thing about it is that even though the mystery is quite interesting, I didn't really give a fuck about the whoddunit, I just wanted to spend time in that place, with those characters. But still, the mystery works. Amazing.
Absolutely fucking perfect. Highly recommend it.
Stellar performance by Winslet who probably does the best role of her entire career and that's really saying something.
Pulls you in from the very first episode and ends every single one in a cliffhanger that never unravels entirely as you would expect.
This will leave you beaten, bruised and heartbroken.
One not to miss.
this was really a beautiful series. visceral and bleak, but also funny and familiar. highly recommend, i binged it all in one go and it was amazing. also, the fuckin ACCENTS were so good, god.
anyway petition for evan peters to never have his hair longer than he did in this series, he's never looked better
The first episode broke my heart. Then the last episode crushed it to a million pieces. Well done. 9/10
This is a cracking good show. Don’t miss it!
of course it is a "TOTALLY NINJA"
I wouldn't say I watch the show for the characters rather than the mystery (since the mystery is actually compelling as well), but Brad Ingelsby's writing and Craig Zobel's depiction lend this town's population and their relationships a tremendous amount of natural, lived-in authenticity, with both dramatic and comedic moments, that feels so engaging to watch. I could have watched these people dealing with their problems both personal and public all day, which the show has in spades. And the many lively digressions serve dual purpose as both effective storytelling and mystery's clue camouflage as well.
This also extends to the reveal, since however satisfying or not one may find it, we still see its effects reverberate and ripple outwards to the show's cast. The way they're affected is an unexpected but fitting continuance from the town's and especially Mare's arcs (with a never-better performance from Kate Winslet), so that it is a neat trick of plot-based reveal transforming so satisfyingly into concluding tangents of character-based drama too.
[HBO] While in other good thrillers the investigation thrives on interesting subplots, in this case the investigation is a subplot of the protagonist's drama. It's the ghost of her pain, her trauma, and her guilty feeling that drives Mare's life forward obsessive dedication to work. It's a story of mothers who feel like failures, a drama shrouded in mystery, a character study that is satisfying in all its aspects. .
Yes it does start a little bit slow but the characters carry a excellent realism to them that engages you into the story. Kate Winslet is incredible. The daughter part is tick the box of today's culture which is the only let down in this great TV series.
True Detective Season 4?
I thought this was a fun miniseries. Like The Queen's Gambit, I feel like this turned into the talk of the town mostly because of the pandemic (this probably the last show to be labelled as a pandemic show as vaccinations are rolling out). It's escapism, however like Anya-Taylor Joy playing chess, it feels more like a guilty pleasure than something I'd call a game changer in the medium of TV, which doesn't dismiss this as bad rather that something like The Underground Railroad is something I'd tell people to watch where this I tuned in for to quench my HBO Sunday nights (watching both this and The Nevers was fun though neither were strong efforts, both were very mere escapism as Succession and Euphoria are on hiatus).
I'd also say this has one of the worst titles for a show like Halt and Catch Fire and Terriers, though this one got viewers. Kate Winslet is great and if there's one thing I'd even care to see this get a nomination for at the Emmys, it's her performance. It looks like the series will have a heavy presence this year but stuff like I May Destroy You and Small Axe deserve a lot more attention even if they didn't take over Twitter like this series. There's always going to be an HBO mystery show that has us wanting to know the ending, we just can't treat all of them like they're the next Twin Peaks. True Detective has the King in Yellow, Sharp Objects has a scarred Amy Adams in the Antebellum, this has hoagies. By that I mean, there's nothing iconic about it, though it did make Evan Peters a lot more likeable.
I was unsure of what to expect of this series. While I have enjoyed a few movies/shows featuring Kate Winslet, I am not a follower of her career or work. However, after watching this series, that will probably change! This is set in a small town in Pennsylvania, where a local detective grew up. Everyone in this working-class town knows everyone, including all their closet-skeletons. It's a who-dun-it with several twist & turns; a few unexpected. None of the characters are clean-cut and "wrapped with bows", just like real working-class people are not. All have their flawed relationships with family, friends, & co-workers. I'm sure folks from Pennsylvania will not agree, but from a person born & raised in the South, the entire cast nailed the Pennsylvania dialect - especially Ms. Winslet. The writer/creator wrote a great story and did an excellent job of bringing it to the screen. But it's the actors that make you believe you are watching real events that took place in real people's lives that caused real pain and suffering, as well as real happiness....sometimes. Every episode left me wanting to know more of the story.
I would highly recommend this series for anyone that enjoys a good police drama that involves personal, background stories of the characters. It is not a "shoot 'em up, macho-police" drama nor is it a really gory, bloody show. It is a highly entertaining, very smart, realistic show - worth every minute of your time.
Kate Winslet will definitely receive Emmy nominations for this show......as she should.
Excellent series well worth watching.
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Drama/crime kind of deal. I like the story so far and keeps me wanting to see the next episode everytime. Good story and good acting.