We really like Jason Bateman, and have liked most things he's been in. This was no exception.
BUT...this show is so dark and depressing...even at its' happier moments, which are few and far-between. I found myself only halfway paying attention in season 2 and 3. Kept up with the storyline without being riveted to it.
I was interested in seeing how it was all going to end, though. Mostly because I hated Wendy Byrde and wanted to see her glorious downfall, and was really rooting for Ruth to get everything she wanted and find some happiness in a crime-free life with a clean slate.
I knew better. A show like this can only end with the tragic hero. And I was right. The good guy (or, at minimum, much better guy) got the shaft.
Despite the dark tragedy and unsatisfying ending, it was a good show. It had a constant feeling of uneasiness. It was unpleasant, yet compelling. I almost had to make myself watch it, but was glad I did.
The actress who played Ruth should win every award. Ever. She was 1000% spot on, and if I didn't know better, I would say she really lived that life in that exact location before they hired her to play in the show. She's phenomenal.
BUT...this show is so dark and depressing...even at its' happier moments, which are few and far-between. I found myself only halfway paying attention in season 2 and 3. Kept up with the storyline without being riveted to it.
I was interested in seeing how it was all going to end, though. Mostly because I hated Wendy Byrde and wanted to see her glorious downfall, and was really rooting for Ruth to get everything she wanted and find some happiness in a crime-free life with a clean slate.
I knew better. A show like this can only end with the tragic hero. And I was right. The good guy (or, at minimum, much better guy) got the shaft.
Despite the dark tragedy and unsatisfying ending, it was a good show. It had a constant feeling of uneasiness. It was unpleasant, yet compelling. I almost had to make myself watch it, but was glad I did.
The actress who played Ruth should win every award. Ever. She was 1000% spot on, and if I didn't know better, I would say she really lived that life in that exact location before they hired her to play in the show. She's phenomenal.
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