Predicable but entertaining to watch. Take it as a film and not a series. A little to gory but the acting was solid just lacked originality and script.
11 Reviews
Predicable
dar04172 December 2020
Below what I was Expecting!
rhik8 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I saw this only because of ASR, as I happened to be a big fan since the days of Terabithia, which I could relate very much. Personal reasons!
But this series was really disappointing. Other than the acting of ASR, nothing much to see. Very predictable right from the beginning. Aliens trying to create alien human hybrid and take over the planet, after visiting us from some far away galaxy? Oh, come on. Aren't you bored of it, that concept is being used since the 70s or since the beginning of cinematography or even longer before from HG Well's War of the world.
And why even make episodes of 8 minutes duration, and not make a movie or short film instead? Even YouTube miniseries are longer than this!
So many controversies in the episodes too! Why did that Russian doctor insisted her to go when it was a normal baby to begin with! Why did she want to keep the baby so long when she knew something was wrong! And googling your symptoms of illness, what message are you sending to an already tech overwhelmed generation, denying to believe in science, whatsoever!
Biggest question so far. Why do all aliens have to look the same, as if they changed sets from the 1980's Species! Lol
Still i big fan, ASR. You go girl. :)
But this series was really disappointing. Other than the acting of ASR, nothing much to see. Very predictable right from the beginning. Aliens trying to create alien human hybrid and take over the planet, after visiting us from some far away galaxy? Oh, come on. Aren't you bored of it, that concept is being used since the 70s or since the beginning of cinematography or even longer before from HG Well's War of the world.
And why even make episodes of 8 minutes duration, and not make a movie or short film instead? Even YouTube miniseries are longer than this!
So many controversies in the episodes too! Why did that Russian doctor insisted her to go when it was a normal baby to begin with! Why did she want to keep the baby so long when she knew something was wrong! And googling your symptoms of illness, what message are you sending to an already tech overwhelmed generation, denying to believe in science, whatsoever!
Biggest question so far. Why do all aliens have to look the same, as if they changed sets from the 1980's Species! Lol
Still i big fan, ASR. You go girl. :)
Modern Day Rosemary with a Twist
lwoods221 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I really wish this could have been expanded into a standard-length show. I like the plot, but I think so much more could have been explored, and I need a season 2 to satisfy my curiosity.
Is it predictable? Of course - it's a horror movie with a pregnant woman. Those are always predictable, but isn't that why we watch them? We know something's growing in the character, but we stay tuned to see what it is. Baby? Demon? Two-headed velociraptor?
I think it was done well, and the cast did a great job of elevating the story past its predicability. If this were reworked into a feature-length movie or standard 20-minute episodes, I would watch it again!
Is it predictable? Of course - it's a horror movie with a pregnant woman. Those are always predictable, but isn't that why we watch them? We know something's growing in the character, but we stay tuned to see what it is. Baby? Demon? Two-headed velociraptor?
I think it was done well, and the cast did a great job of elevating the story past its predicability. If this were reworked into a feature-length movie or standard 20-minute episodes, I would watch it again!
Where's more?
SassySavage129 October 2020
Mysterious Skin Or Rosemary's Baby?
meddlecore16 November 2020
Quibi's film (released as a short series), The Expecting, has Mira Sorvino playing Emma, a young artist, who wakes up naked in the woods, after a night of partying.
She's been mangled, and doesn't remember what happened.
But upon returning home, she discovers that she is pregnant.
The only person she's had relations with is her co-worker, Ty, so she believes that he is the father.
At least at first...
Because she soon begins to have flashbacks of being assaulted by some sort of merman like alien...which would explain the state that she found herself in the woods.
Having just lost her job, Ty sets her up with a pro-bono sexual health doctor, who reassures her that everything with the baby is fine, despite having peculiar symptoms.
At first, she plans to abort it.
But then she has second thoughts at the last minute, and changes her mind.
Eventually, she discovers that her mother had went through a similar experience, prior to her own birth.
And that this drove her towards schizophrenia, which eventually led to her suicide.
After trying to kill Emma, when she was a baby, no less.
Thus, she turns to the internet for answers.
Which leads her to other girls, with similar symptoms, who have become pregnant under similar circumstances.
So she starts to think it's all part of some sort of conspiracy.
This drives her to seek out a late term back room abortion.
But not even this guy will go through with it, asking her if "this is some sort of sick joke?"...before he returns her money and throws her out.
Now she's sure that something nefarious is afoot...and growing inside her.
But it's too late...the child is born...
Now, the only question is...if this a case akin to Mysterious Skin...or more of a Rosemary's Baby type situation?
Only time will tell what it is she has actually given birth to...
In all honesty...this wasn't too bad.
The production quality actually surprised me.
And it has a number of recognizable names and faces.
Though it is heavily reliant upon CGI effects...the acting and storyline sufficiently cover for it.
But I am still having a hard time acclimating to the format of these Quibi series, with their 10+ 8-10 minute episodes (this one has 11 episodes).
Why not just release it as a one off film ffs?
Maybe it's an advertising thing...but I downloaded it.
That aside, however, it's entertaining enough to be worth a watch.
And it seems to be slated for a follow up series, as well.
5.5 out of 10.
She's been mangled, and doesn't remember what happened.
But upon returning home, she discovers that she is pregnant.
The only person she's had relations with is her co-worker, Ty, so she believes that he is the father.
At least at first...
Because she soon begins to have flashbacks of being assaulted by some sort of merman like alien...which would explain the state that she found herself in the woods.
Having just lost her job, Ty sets her up with a pro-bono sexual health doctor, who reassures her that everything with the baby is fine, despite having peculiar symptoms.
At first, she plans to abort it.
But then she has second thoughts at the last minute, and changes her mind.
Eventually, she discovers that her mother had went through a similar experience, prior to her own birth.
And that this drove her towards schizophrenia, which eventually led to her suicide.
After trying to kill Emma, when she was a baby, no less.
Thus, she turns to the internet for answers.
Which leads her to other girls, with similar symptoms, who have become pregnant under similar circumstances.
So she starts to think it's all part of some sort of conspiracy.
This drives her to seek out a late term back room abortion.
But not even this guy will go through with it, asking her if "this is some sort of sick joke?"...before he returns her money and throws her out.
Now she's sure that something nefarious is afoot...and growing inside her.
But it's too late...the child is born...
Now, the only question is...if this a case akin to Mysterious Skin...or more of a Rosemary's Baby type situation?
Only time will tell what it is she has actually given birth to...
In all honesty...this wasn't too bad.
The production quality actually surprised me.
And it has a number of recognizable names and faces.
Though it is heavily reliant upon CGI effects...the acting and storyline sufficiently cover for it.
But I am still having a hard time acclimating to the format of these Quibi series, with their 10+ 8-10 minute episodes (this one has 11 episodes).
Why not just release it as a one off film ffs?
Maybe it's an advertising thing...but I downloaded it.
That aside, however, it's entertaining enough to be worth a watch.
And it seems to be slated for a follow up series, as well.
5.5 out of 10.
Possibly interesting story killed by poor formatting
whsergent14 January 2022
8 minute episodes ? Seriously?
Actually managed to make it through 2 episodes then got disgusted by the formatting interrupting the flow of the story and said to hell with it.
Cut it together as a movie and i might watch it.
Actually managed to make it through 2 episodes then got disgusted by the formatting interrupting the flow of the story and said to hell with it.
Cut it together as a movie and i might watch it.
1.5 Stars out of 5 Stars
ajneeago9629 August 2021
Although the scenes with her and the dad were solid and the acting between the leads were strong, this was one long build up to nothing. Haven't seen Anna Sophia in anything since Bridge to Terabithia so seeing that she starred in this, I was definitely intrigued. But yeah, a complete letdown, especially since the ending reveal seemed like a great attribute this series could of used. Don't waste your time with this unless you like paranoia-induced cinema with little payoff.
Disappointed
amandam-4479711 December 2020
Interesting
arpitasinha-1046911 November 2020
BITTER!
laura_baptista14 April 2021
Best. Miniseries. Ever!
eowynseymour-973117 April 2024
Just because these episodes are eight minutes, doesn't mean It's a disappointing show. I saw all eight episodes movie style and I loved it. I haven't seen Annasophia robb in a single show since I was a kid. Newsflash, I ignored the haters and watched this awesome scary story anyway. How i think of it is that it's everything I needed and everything more. And I really need some time to get to the point. Oh and another thing, I'm not interested in bad reviews because they break my heart. I'm the first person to give this a 10 star awesome review. Don't worry, I still love it In more ways than one.
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