I just finished the second episode. Did you know that The Underground Railroad refers to a literal secret underground railroad with trains running on tracks? I thought I was about to watch a series about history? I expected Harriet. That amazing film took me many hours to watch because I kept pausing to Google things and read up. I don't think I'll end up finishing this series. The first sign of aliens or vampires and I'm out.
The second episode is about horrible things done in the name of science including experimental drugs. Thanks, that's just what people need to hear in mid 2021 when vaccine hesitancy is a huge problem. Has anyone noticed that all the prescription commercials now tell people how many years the drug has been safely used? Netflix went with the teacher telling Cora that she needs to be sterilized because of science... In a voice that sounds like either she's been brainwashed or is trying to brainwash Cora.
Also, don't try to watch this series during the day without blackout shades of curtains. Most of the scenes are filmed at night. My TV screen was basically completely dark for a lot of the first episode.
This doesn't l look cheaply made as far as costumes and sets. Now that my living room is dark enough to see everything it looks like a beautiful cinema.
Again, the very first alien or vampire and I'm done. Also ghost, there are ten episodes so you never know.