Tina Whitfield

Masterful storytelling. Diligence in the details, to get it just right with each phrase and step. Nuance matters. Dialogue is purposeful, efficient, and beautiful. Cinematography is exquisite. And, let's hear it for the perfect pitch of Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga and an Executive Producer as the Shogun. Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko is mesmerizing. Both should win Golden Globes and Emmys. The whole cast should win the SAG.

Brilliant. Akiva Goldman does it again! From the writer of A Beautiful Mind, and Executive Producer for Picard, Akiva Goldman delivers another deep dive into the mind. The character of Dr. Rya Goodwin is based on Akiva's mother, Mira Rothenberg, a renowned child psychologist who developed pioneering therapy for autistic and schizophrenic children. Tom Holland is superb in this complex role as we explore how multiple personalities begin, interact, and protect a person.

Great pacing. Glued to the seat watching it.

1. Plot of season 2 meanders, drags. 2. Unlimited supply of razors in the dessert and jungle to shave legs and groom beards 3. No one stinks. 4. No one needs tampons. 5. No personal emotional growth. 6. Charlie isn’t shot at the end, lol.

Season 1. Sexy, smart. Did I say sexy? Yes. Great popcorn mystery. Wonderful acting. Surprises. Twists. Dark. Funny. Satisfied.