![]() When she returns home, the grind-it-out detective morphs into a single mom and grandmother bombarded by domestic responsibilities. Mare, who knows everyone in town, knows the family, knows the brother, and soon reluctantly engages in a huffing-and-puffing pursuit that ends with Mare nursing a sprained ankle and politely requesting he seek out new accommodations. Working from a police sketch of an actual ferret because the victim’s husband couldn’t figure out how to set up a store-bought security camera, Mare moves on to an in-family robbery a woman’s brother stole from her while crashing on the basement couch. First she responds to a complaint phoned in to her personal number, not through the station, about a ferret-faced peeping tom. For nearly an hour, Winslet’s soured cop goes about a typical day protecting Easttown. Winslet’s return to HBO 10 years after her stunning work in “Mildred Pierce” proves to be a worthy, if distinct, follow-up. No matter which aspect of the series grabs you, the first five episodes offer substantial rewards.ĭrugs, Fraud, Whistleblowers, and the Safdies: Inside the 22-Year Journey of HBO’s Bombshell Miniseries ‘Telemarketers’ The first episode is built around introductions, unveiling the murder at the very end, but as the seven-episode limited series pushes forward, the crime drama builds momentum and ends episodes on critical cliffhangers as pressure mounts on Mare. Little happens in the premiere, yet it commands your attention - an achievement in its own right. These local mysteries are the other story, but writer Brad Ingelsby (“The Way Back”), director Craig Zobel (“The Leftovers”), and an impeccable ensemble cast create so many area-specific details you’d be forgiven for forgetting that there are two cases to solve. One friend has already turned against her, and the locals’ agitation only grows when another young girl turns up dead. Decades removed from her high school basketball heroics, she’s a divorced detective who been unable to close a missing person’s case. Mare, an exquisitely Irish name for a woman who’s stubborn, guarded, and nonetheless charming, is a former town patron who’s on the verge of becoming a pariah. One is an absorbing character drama about Mare Sheehan ( Kate Winslet) and the denizens of Easttown, Pennsylvania. An absolute masterpiece.“ Mare of Easttown” contains at least two complementary shows, both deeply satisfying. Best show I have seen this year and is also one of the best mystery detective shows of all time. This show really isn't all depressing but also shows a lot of love, empathy, and resilience of a broken spirit. Mistakes will be inevitable, but we have the power of choice to learn and grow from them or drown ourselves away in denial. We are complex beings shaped by our choices and circumstances presented to us, carving our way through life the best that we can. There is a brokenness with many characters throughout the series that may seem depressing, but that is what makes the show feel so authentic and human. This show was much more then a whodunnit mystery but a character study with themes of forgiveness, grief, and letting go. I literally stood up and clapped after the ending. But this show actually has an amazing finale with a closure that is most satisfying. ![]() I think of other great mystery shows like True Detective season 1 that is absolutely gripping and realistic as well, but the finale ends up being a tad lackluster. So many twists and turns throughout and the finale was mind blowing. Can't believe how much was packed into just 7 episodes. Character development and how they were being fleshed out kept me invested. The pilot was gripping and sucked me in with its realism. The score was probably the weakest aspect of the whole show but still solid. ![]() The stories and all the themes presented was executed masterfully. Kate Winslet and the rest of the cast were perfect. Best series I have seen in awhile! Quality quality quality from top to bottom. ![]()
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