D Sharpley

It's a solid 4. Interesting characters, funny dialogue, cinematic, good action sequences... overall entertaining. It's not the best writing in the world, but neither is The Witcher series. And they had to accomplish a lot in only a few episodes. Most of the haters are purist nerds who need to touch grass and bigots who hate content that centers women and people of color. Plain and simple. Ignore them and see for yourself. Unless you fit those two categories, you will enjoy the show.

I love it. I was a very big fan of the original show. I feel like the new show has carried forward the best aspects of the original while leaving behind the worst aspects. The reboot has carried forward the feel-good aspects of the original. The sisters' relationships are at the center of the show. There are sweet love interests and dramatic story lines, but the sisters are the heart. And, they're all really smart and talented actors. I also like that they bring in music, art, and culture, like the original. The biggest problem with the original was the lack of diversity. And even worse, that most actors of color were typecast as demons and villains. There were a couple notable exceptions, but they proved the rule. In the new show, we get lead characters of color that are heroes and romantic interests. We also get diversity with leads who are queer. And, the supporting characters reflect the actual human family. Plus, the writers have chosen to engage topical real-world issues, which makes the show relevant. The show kinda went off the rails for a few episodes. I think perhaps they were pandering to the least common denominator in fans --- the desire to see scantily-clad women in revealing clothes fighting. Thankfully, they got back on track and redeemed the second season. Can't wait to see what they have in store in the coming episodes!

Surprised this film has been well-received. The performances are decent, I suppose. But, for my taste, it's very poorly written. The main characters are poorly sketched, which makes their dramatic arcs feel implausible and absurd, but not in a good way. The people of Seoul are just props who repeatedly and enthusiastically offer themselves up as fodder in the advancement of what, in the end, is a very silly and unsatisfying tale of redemption. I was annoyed almost the whole time. Again, not in a good way. It felt like, in Hathaway and Nelson, it was a case of wasted talent. And, I know that we're often clamoring for fresh and original content in films. This ain't it, booboo.

This show was basically perfect. I can't fathom why Hulu thought canceling was the right thing to do. This decision will haunt them.

To be honest, watching the series is heartbreaking and horrifying. But, it feels important to bear witness to the stories, the traumas and the triumphs, of people who escaped Scientology. And there's the added benefit that you really learn a lot about how extremist ideologies and cults work in general.

Cannot fathom why they canceled such an incredible show. I'm still really sad about it.