First of all, I must say that the chemistry between Simmons and Spacek is incredible, as is their acting. I see many people on here complaining of the pace, or the characters, or the plot holes. As for the characters, each one has been given some attention. I care for the Yorks, and I find it compelling trying to decide whether to trust Jude or not, as well as Stella. Sometimes lack of background and a little mystery can be a good thing. So I have no issues with the characters or the acting.
The pace is admittedly slow, but I enjoy slow burns. Many others have no patience and want instant gratification. They're not entirely wrong, it does move a bit slow, but I guess I found the story interesting so unlike others, I stuck with it. I was a bit disappointed however with the season finale that left so many unanswered questions. But does leave a great cliffhanger.
And then there are the plot holes....this is where I will drop some spoilers. I've suffered through depression. It's a horrible thing. But I don't understand why a young man with a beautiful wife and child, as well as wonderful supportive parents would take his own life because he's struggling to land a job. I've been there, it sucks. But you need to look at the big picture. I guess this isn't a plot hole because unfortunately some people have committed suicide over lesser things. I personally just find it hard to believe there are people who aren't stronger willed.
Back to the story, for one, I can't honestly believe that this couple would travel to that planet over 850 times and not once attempt to do more than look out the window. Franklin mentioned mice he left out but it's never explained what happened to them. If the air is breathable, why'd the mice die?
Another hole in the story...Irene feels a deep connection to Jude, and gets him to open up to her. But not once does she ever ask him how he got in that room on the planet. It would've been the first question I asked once he seemed to recall stuff.
Another plot hole...how people can have a massive car accident on the side of the highway and have others putting bags on people's heads next to said accident and nobody seems to notice? We're living in a time where traffic builds up on the other side of a highway just from rubberneckers trying to glance at an accident. This part in the final episode of the season was the most unrealistic part of the show.
I could go on, there's no need. I give it 7 stars for story and acting....plot holes and pace drop it a few. I'll keep watching next season.
The pace is admittedly slow, but I enjoy slow burns. Many others have no patience and want instant gratification. They're not entirely wrong, it does move a bit slow, but I guess I found the story interesting so unlike others, I stuck with it. I was a bit disappointed however with the season finale that left so many unanswered questions. But does leave a great cliffhanger.
And then there are the plot holes....this is where I will drop some spoilers. I've suffered through depression. It's a horrible thing. But I don't understand why a young man with a beautiful wife and child, as well as wonderful supportive parents would take his own life because he's struggling to land a job. I've been there, it sucks. But you need to look at the big picture. I guess this isn't a plot hole because unfortunately some people have committed suicide over lesser things. I personally just find it hard to believe there are people who aren't stronger willed.
Back to the story, for one, I can't honestly believe that this couple would travel to that planet over 850 times and not once attempt to do more than look out the window. Franklin mentioned mice he left out but it's never explained what happened to them. If the air is breathable, why'd the mice die?
Another hole in the story...Irene feels a deep connection to Jude, and gets him to open up to her. But not once does she ever ask him how he got in that room on the planet. It would've been the first question I asked once he seemed to recall stuff.
Another plot hole...how people can have a massive car accident on the side of the highway and have others putting bags on people's heads next to said accident and nobody seems to notice? We're living in a time where traffic builds up on the other side of a highway just from rubberneckers trying to glance at an accident. This part in the final episode of the season was the most unrealistic part of the show.
I could go on, there's no need. I give it 7 stars for story and acting....plot holes and pace drop it a few. I'll keep watching next season.