Better yet, the semi-surprising resolution helped elevate Mare above the basic whodunit. The outcome wasn’t obvious, but show creator Brad Ingelsby dropped enough bread crumbs leading to Ryan that I didn’t feel manipulated or blindsided by the big reveal. Lindbergh: I thought it was a near-perfect payoff that kept people guessing without cheating too much-a difficult balance to strike in the age of Reddit deep dives. Herman: How do you combine surprise with consistent themes like generational trauma? Don’t make it the obvious guy make it his kid. Before we get to anything else, let’s discuss the reveal of Erin McMenamin’s killer. Not too many shows get into bones like that. Go Birds.Īndrew Gruttadaro : Well, I’ve been talking like this a whole lot lately. Michael Baumann : Really good performances, kind of iffy writing loved it but may never know if it’s actually good. Kate Halliwell : It was Broadchurch with cheesesteaks-I don’t know what more anyone could want from a television show.Īlison Herman : SNL did it for me already: Very Specific Whites! Justin Sayles : We’ve watched enough murder mysteries about beautiful dead girls that we should be over them, but Mare pushes past the tropes thanks to compelling family drama, intimate performances, and a vaping, criminal cop you can’t help but root for. What is your tweet-length review of Mare of Easttown?īen Lindbergh : A brilliantly acted, cleverly plotted, and character-rich illustration of why the once-a-week series remains the most riveting TV format in the era of the full-season streaming release. It’s time to crack open a bottle of Rolling Rock (or Yuengling, if you prefer) and talk about the finale’s reveals and the season’s best moments. Mare of Easttown, the tremendous HBO miniseries that thrust viewers into the world of outer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the mystery of who killed Erin McMenamin, officially came to an end on Sunday night.
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