Finally getting around to watching *The Crowded Room* and wow, the wait was absolutely worth it!
This show is an incredible piece of storytelling, beautifully layered and deeply affecting. From the very first episode, I was pulled into its haunting atmosphere and emotional depth. A standout work that speaks to Akiva Goldsman's brilliance as both director and creator, who delivers a masterclass in tension, empathy, and revelation. The entire cast gives nuanced, raw performances that stay with you long after the credits roll.
Everyone brought it but I must mention a few. Amanda Seyfried is fierce and grounded in her role as Rya Goodwin, her determination, compassion, and intelligence carry so much of the showโs moral weight. Emmy Rossum takes on an especially difficult role with composure and complexity, portraying pain, denial, and fractured love with heartbreaking honesty.
And I must single out Tom Holland, what a gem of an actor. Iโve appreciated his range in every project heโs taken on, but The Crowded Room shows a whole new level of his talent. His performance is vulnerable, restrained, and poignant in all the right ways. Itโs rare to see someone commit so fully to a tremendously demanding role, and he does it with such refinement and courage.
How taxing this show must have been on everyone involved, emotionally and mentally. Itโs clear that every frame was made with deep care and commitment to telling a difficult but necessary story.
Thank you kindly to everyone involved in this production for shedding light on the painful truths of trauma and sexual abuse. Itโs powerful, and told with integrity, care, and unflinching honesty.
โNone of it is under the victimโs control. None of it is the victimโs fault. You and Danny were preyโฆ And my heart breaks for you.โ
โ Rya Goodwin, The Crowded Room