Natalie Arigundiya

Some of the greatest acting I've seen in the entire programme. I wasn't sure what to anticipate based on the concept, thus I skipped the show a few times. That was certainly my major flaw, as I now realise. In most series, there are some awful performers and some outstanding actors, but I can honestly state that this show has a fantastic cast. To be more specific, Samuel L Jackson's performance is so sincere and expressive that I found myself practically sobbing in the first few episodes in the pandemonium of his dementia. Despite the fact that none of my family members have the condition, scenes felt close to home. As the performance went, I came to accept his tragic fate while celebrating the new friendship he had formed.I can't end this review without complimenting Dominique Fishback, his supporting actress. I'm hoping to see her in more shows in the future.

At first, I was sceptical; after reading the summary, it appeared to be a remake of Lost, which was ironic given Harold Perrineau's role in the series. I was pleasantly startled,  because the show is actually horrifying and keeps me on the edge of my seat. The plot, at least to me, is fresh-ish, combining monsters, mystery, and survival (I've just described a majority of films but trust me, it's different). It's a large list, but it's been expertly crafted. In a nutshell, it gave me the same sense as the first season of The Walking Dead. It's strange since I'd compare the show to The Walking Dead and Lost if they had a force-fed steroid baby ( unpredictable and volatile). Two fantastic shows, with an even greater baby on the way. I would have binge-watched this if I could, but I'm glad I can't since it gives me something to anticipate each week. Warning: Some of the actors' acting in the few episodes was dubious, unnatural, and borderline irritating (like I could reach in and punch a few faces). It's no surprise that the tale revolves around Harold (a seasoned actor), as the majority of the cast seems to rely on him, and I don't blame them.Following the first episode, I'm pleased I gave them the benefit of the doubt and chalked it up to first-episode nerves; I can now report that by the seventh episode, his acting has improved significantly; nevertheless, I wish they had done a better job casting the younger daughter, who is really unlikable (but hey this may just be their intention). I just hope it doesn't end after the tenth episode, like most series nowadays do, because there's a lot to unpack and a lot of questions that can't be answered in three episodes.