Cinematography:
Garry PhillipsComposer:
Cezary SkubiszewskiCast:
Natalie Dormer, Lola Bessis, Lily Sullivan, Harrison Gilbertson, Jonny Pasvolsky, Yael Stone, Samara Weaving, Bethany Whitmore, Nicholas Hope, Sibylla Budd (more)Episodes(6)
Plots(1)
A reimagining of the iconic Australian novel that plunges us into the mysterious disappearances of three schoolgirls and their governess on Valentine's Day, 1900. Exploring the event's far-reaching impact on the students and staff of Appleyard College, their enigmatic headmistress and the nearby township, theories soon abound, paranoia sets in, long-held secrets surface, and the mystery deepens. (Prime Video)
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I have no idea what I was actually expecting from this series, maybe some sort of entertainment. But it offered none. The creators were drowning in their attempts to create a captivating atmosphere and suspense out of nothing, failing miserably. The script had nothing to offer, because at least four out of six episodes were just boring filler, the flashbacks were practically unnecessary because none of the story was built on them, and instead of looking forward to the final unraveling, I was looking forward to the closing credits. I’m sure a lot of people consider Samara Weaving gorgeous, but her toothy smile with the corners of her mouth pulled all the way down to her chin makes me fear for my life.
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The main strength of the series is undoubtedly the all-encompassing tense atmosphere. However, as far as the plot is concerned, it's too lengthy and, so to speak, about nothing. Six episodes are too many, and three would have been plenty for how little was said.
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