Similar toDisclaimer,Blanchetts incredible talent was the centerpiece of FXsMrs.
However, whileDisclaimeruses narrative fireworks and structural trickery,Mrs.
Americatakes a more subdued approach.
It offers another look at what Blanchett is capable of as a performer in an incredibly difficult role.
If your only exposure to Blanchett is through titanic film performances likeTarandBlue Jasmine, thenMrs.
Americashould shine as another unquestionable measure of her remarkable abilities as an actor.
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However, it isnt really his work.
8Collateral (2018)
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Carey Mulligan stars as DI Kip Glaspie, investigating the shooting of a pizza delivery driver.
Mrs. America explores the real-life battle to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. The series portrays the unexpected opposition led by conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, highlighting her role as a prominent figure in the counter-movement against feminist advancements during this pivotal era.
Alongside Nathaniel Martello-White as DS Nathan Bilk, they uncover a web of interconnected characters.
Audiences will never see gorgeous coastal homes and crashing Pacific Ocean waves the same way again.
The series explores themes of deceit and trust while maintaining suspense throughout its narrative.
The series is based on the novel by Lauren Beukes.
That in itself isnt a game-changingly original idea.
For murder mystery fans, its a gripping watch.
Alternate timelines and excruciating personal traumas intersect in Netflixs brain-busting sci-fi German importDark.
Strange would tap out from sheer exasperation.
Arabella’s recovery doesnt come without repeated setbacks and mistakes, and the show is more realistic for it.
However,its the honesty of her story that is both engrossing and unflinchingly thought-provoking.
As the titularMare of Easttown,Winslet owns every inch of this stellar 2021 HBO series.
Its engrossing storytelling that will resonate with those who appreciateDisclaimer’s murky narrative depth.
Dark Matter (2024): Jason Dessen is thrust into an alternate reality where he must confront an ominous version of himself. His quest to return to his original life leads him on a challenging journey to reunite with his family, navigating the complexities of parallel existences.
Written by David Hare and directed by S. J. Clarkson, Collateral is a challenging four-part series offering a nuanced exploration of inner-city London. Carey Mulligan stars as DI Kip Glaspie, investigating the shooting of a pizza delivery driver. Alongside Nathaniel Martello-White as DS Nathan Bilk, they uncover a web of interconnected characters.
In Monterey, California, five women meet through the elementary school while their children attend. Despite the friendships they form, each of them is harboring secrets, which have the potential to destroy the fragile balance of their lives.
The Undoing is a psychological thriller miniseries starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. Directed by Susanne Bier, the series centers on Grace Fraser, a successful therapist, whose life unravels when a violent death, a missing spouse, and a series of revelations disrupt her seemingly perfect existence. The series explores themes of deceit and trust while maintaining suspense throughout its narrative.
Sharp Objects is an HBO thriller mini-series that centers on reporter Camille Preaker, a woman with a dark past returning to her hometown. Returning to Wind Gap, Missouri, to investigate two murders, she takes up at her childhood home, where she must now contend with her mother, who will force her to reckon with her past.
Shining Girls is a suspense thriller series starring Elisabeth Moss as Kirby Mazrachi, a newspaper archivist traumatized by a brutal assault. Set in 1990s Chicago, the show follows Kirby as she partners with seasoned crime reporter Dan Velazquez, played by Wagner Moura, to uncover a series of cold case murders that mirror her own attack, revealing disturbing and supernatural connections. The series is based on the novel by Lauren Beukes.
Netflix’s Dark is a sci-fi thriller that follows the populace of a German town on the search for a missing child that quickly spins into a time-traveling journey into the heart of a conspiracy. The show’s core follows four different families and follows them through different generations after they discover a wormhole near the local nuclear power plant.
I May Destroy You is a drama series created by and starring Michaela Coel, exploring the complexities of consent and sexual assault through the experiences of Arabella, a writer who rebuilds her life after being drugged and assaulted in London.
Mare of Easttown is a mystery crime-drama that stars Kate Winslet as a detective attempting to solve a murder as her life crumbles around her. Marianne “Mare” Sheehan is assigned to investigate the murder of one girl while trying to tackle a cold case of another missing girl. Having recently lost her son, Mare’s world is steeped in chaos as she attempts to reclaim her life in the eyes of the town - and herself.
