This series is unexpectedly compelling as well as educational. Ben Mendelsohn as Chrisitian Dior is fantastic, as are Juliet Binoche as Channel and Masie Williams as Catherin Dior. Kessler's well-written script(s) not only give us such insight into the endurance of the French people during the Nazi occupation of France, but the birth of haute couture post WWII. The artistic endeavors of Dior and his peers (Balmain, Balenciaga, Patou, et al) offered beauty and hope after such a dark period in history. The lasting influence these individuals had on the fashion and design industry is unprecedented. (Don't make me quote Amanda Preistly's monologue about how fashion designers directly affect the clothes you purchase at your local department store!) The series was beautifully photographed on location which gives it such detailed authenticity. I was riveted by the story and looked forward to each episode with high anticipation. I hope AppleTV+ greenlights a second season as there is more to this story. Thank you, Apple, for investing in such a lovely project with such fine talent.
Review of The New Look
