In general,Apple TV+ seems to thrive on thrillers and relatively dark TV shows.
But sadly, the platform’s series don’t always get the attention they deserve.
Blanchett and Cuaron’sDisclaimeris a perfect example of this phenomenon.
What Is Disclaimer?
Aside from Blanchett,Disclaimer’scast includes Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lesley Manville, and Louis Partridge.
The show was written and directed by Cuaron, with Finneas O’Connell composing the soundtrack.
Notably,Disclaimeris based on a 2015 novel of the same name by Renee Knight.
As of this writing,Disclaimerhas a Certified Fresh 78% onRotten Tomatoes.
Critics have praised the show’s gripping performances and its complex mystery.
Told in seven chapters, “Disclaimer” is based on the novel of the same name by Renée Knight. Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others. When she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realize she is now the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets. As Catherine races to uncover the writer’s true identity, she is forced to confront her past before it destroys both her own life and her relationships with her husband Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen) and their son Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee).
Though an audience score forDisclaimerhas yet to be released, the show is certainly worth giving a try.
Since she got her start in the 1990s, the actress has mostly dedicated her career to film.
Her resume is lengthy and filled with projects of various different genres and magnitudes.
On the other hand, her list of TV appearances is much shorter.
Disclaimer’ssuccess is also pivotal at this time because of Blanchett’s recent box office flop,Borderlands.
In actuality,Mrs.
Americais the show that broke Blanchett’s television drought.
The series not only had historical significance, but it was also well-received by critics.
In this way,Mrs.
Americaset high expectations for Blanchett’s next TV appearance, andDisclaimerseems like it could live up to the hype.
Cuaron’s role in the thriller show is also incredibly important considering the timeline of his career.
The last movie that the director helmed wasRoma,which was released six years ago in 2018.
His role as writer also made the show extra reliant on his performance.
Most viewers likely weren’t even aware that it was coming out.
This is an issue that plagues countless series and movies that are released on streaming services.
IfDisclaimerhad been given more advertising time, maybe it would have appeared on more peoples' radars.
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Arguably, this is also an Apple TV+ problem.
Netflix really spearheaded the streaming movement, and various other platforms quickly followed suit.
Apple TV+ was one of the last services to join the trend.
It also doesn’t help that Apple TV+ does not promote its series as well as other platforms.
Plus,Disclaimeris a big career move for both Blanchett and Cuaron.
Needless to say, hopes are high thatDisclaimercan avoid the tragic fates of so many other streaming television series.
Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others.
