Necrotongue

The fourth episode left me feeling much like the last one — underwhelmed. Once again, it felt like we were just bouncing back and forth in time without any major developments. The tension and atmosphere took a back seat, and just when things started to get interesting, the creators hit the brakes, leaving me hanging.

After such a promising start, I wasn't prepared for the gradual drop in quality. The use of the three different timelines was intriguing at first, but it felt like the creators had lost their grip on the story. I didn't have as much fun this time around — the constant time jumps made it hard for the tension and atmosphere to build effectively.

In the second episode, I really felt the absence of the intense tension that gripped us in the opening episode. It definitely impacted the overall atmosphere, which didn't quite hit the same high notes as before. Plus, the pace of the story seemed to slow down a bit, and human rights fighters had to suffer when watching that disgusting and unfair interrogation of a pedophile.

The second season of the series didn't quite have me on the edge of my seat, but the first episode of the third season? Now that's a different story. I found myself totally engrossed, especially when the story took us back to 1980 (which thankfully was quite often). The atmosphere was just spot on - intense and suspenseful throughout. Here's hoping the rest of the season keeps up like this.

I’ve said before that I had serious concerns about the second season, and even though a few of the episodes had some obvious flaws, the result was a pleasant surprise. Two new characters appeared in the story: while Elizabeth Howard only served to stretch out the story, Mary Louise Wright portrayed by Meryl Streep was a great addition to it. An incredibly annoying woman with lips clenched like the rectum of a heterosexual at a gay bar. An excellent character. I can tell by the fact that I occasionally thought about how happy I would be if she had some sort of a fatal accident. The second season was a bit weaker than the first one, but deserves four stars for its excellent atmosphere.

The previous episode already had me excited, and the finale just sealed the deal. While I still found the contrived plot around Elizabeth a bit of a stretch, the courtroom drama delivered once again, and hurricane Renata was a highlight for me.

The episode finally brought the much-needed development. The creators handled the trial with absolute mastery, and I would gladly add a fifth star if it weren't for the completely unnecessary storyline with dying Elizabeth. This character was clearly added to the story to stretch out the plot.

I can't shake the feeling that the second season is somehow losing its touch. The characters' stories feel repetitive, except for Celeste's, with her looming trial adding some much-needed tension. The plot seems to have hit a standstill, and what was discussed in the previous episode is just being rehashed in this one. 4*-

Once again, the story didn't progress much, with Amabella's celebration taking up a good chunk of time, reminiscent of last time with the school issue. These constant flashbacks are beginning to grate on me, much like Mary Louise. She's a pain, but I've got to hand it to the screenwriter for crafting her character and to Meryl Streep for bringing her to life.

The third episode hit a bit of a plateau in terms of plot development, so I'll keep this review brief. The main storyline didn't move forward much, but I did get a deeper dive into the American education system, reaffirming what I've long thought about it.