Jaclyn Mccann

this show is incredible. the character development, the scenery, the world building, the story itself...are all pretty amazing and each have several interesting layers. it is beautifully written and ryan robbins, alex paxton-beesley, and dylan everett are outstanding!! to be honest, it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy this show as much as i did! i noticed a lot of people complaining because it's not completely accurate in its depiction of mennonites...but i'm not sure if their seeing it from the writers point of view...which is that this show is for entertainment purposes only...it's not a documentary. it's "loosely" based off of truth, which means they took a scenario that COULD HAVE happened, between three very real things (mennonite families, the FBI, and the mennonite mob) and put together a story full of twists, turns, betrayal, loyalty, parenthood etc. for an audience to enjoy. the ONLY issue i have with this show is how it abruptly ended without any answers when the show was canceled after season two. i will FOREVER want to know what happened to isaac. but yeah guys, if you just want to watch something short and be thoroughly entertained...while having all the elements of a great drama that keeps you thinking and on the edge of your seat...then you'll love "pure"!!

i have one issue with this show but i still gave it five stars simply because the first three seasons are incredible. they are amazingly written and the performances of the cast is beyond outstanding. the character build up, the mash up of horror and hope, and the world they created on screen are all truly remarkable. what disappointed me a bit is the last two seasons. i feel this way, not because of the outcome or where the story ended up, but because the show became more teen-like in my opinion...more like a "legacies" or "the vampire diaries" type show, geared more for teens..rather than the maturity and realism of a show like "the walking dead"...which is how the first three seasons are. having said that, i absolutely still recommend watching this because of how great the actors performed, the costumes/effects, and because the beginning seasons make it all worth while.

i can't comprehend why this show only has a rating of 2.4 on here. i am an avid tv show watcher and know what great tv is (in my opinion lol)...and this show is great. it's captivating from the first few moments to the last. the character building is done so delicately and masterfully that you can't help but feel like you know and can connect with most characters. i didn't read the book and i'm fully aware that some reviews might be people who are bigger fans of the book but damn guys, this show is def something to watch. the mix between horror and drama that these producers/directors created while trying to build king's world, is awesome...whether it's true to the book or not...i suggest everyone who enjoys shows that have apocalyptic vibes, drama, horror, crime, decent effects in terms of world-building, etc. give this miniseries a watch! it will keep you wanting more. alexander skarsgard and nat wolff are both electric and brad william henke is outstanding!! and i love the soundtrack as well. also, i found it both interesting and comical that amber heard (in a role that will most likely end up being one of her last) plays a seductive, manipulative, murderous, witch-like woman who is absolutely obsessed with the "dark man" who is pretty much the devil. wow how fitting! whoops did i say that out loud? haha.

this show is pretty great. it captivates you right from the begining. the actors are outstanding...rory culkin is riveting (he legit put his entire soul into his character), sam worthington is amazing as always, and andrew garfield is just incredible. i do not practice mormonism and because of that, i won't speak to the accuracy of the portrayal of the religion but i will say that i have done enough research and watched several documentaries to have a decent understanding of the LDS and the FDLS. having said that, i don't see anything that's outlandish or ridiculous in terms of the show straying away from the facts of this case. if you're looking for a show that's bingeworthy, thrilling, and thought-provoking with amazing performances and you love true crime....than you'll really enjoy this show from begining to end!