After seeing the reviews, I had low hopes. A few minutes in to the first episode, I was hooked. I love a show that pushed boundaries. I watched the entire series in a couple of hours. Yes, the show is sophisticated ( it doesn't dumb down the dialogue like most shows) and yes, it explores the different avenues of birth and life.
I would suggest people are hesitant to give the series a change because it is a 'remake.' Though, this version is very different due to the gender swap and the heavy focus on complex female relationships.
Beyond the themes of the show, the relationship that Rachel Weisz portrayed as both Beverly and Elliot are the reason the show stands out. I would argue the portrayal of Elliot is the most exciting thing about this show. Having a female character who is chaotic, assertive, and ravenous is refreshing to see on television, especially juxtaposed with the more introverted, Beverly.
This show is more of a slow build, but episodes 3 and 4 have some of my person favorite scenes that explore the twin's relations slowly dwindle.
The ending (well the entire show) has stuck in my mind for days. Themes of individuality, dependency, life & death, science & faith are constantly explored to investigate what curiosity is healthy and what's not.
This is a show that requires some work on the views part, so if you are someone who enjoys analyzing characters and their complex relationships, this is for you.
I would suggest people are hesitant to give the series a change because it is a 'remake.' Though, this version is very different due to the gender swap and the heavy focus on complex female relationships.
Beyond the themes of the show, the relationship that Rachel Weisz portrayed as both Beverly and Elliot are the reason the show stands out. I would argue the portrayal of Elliot is the most exciting thing about this show. Having a female character who is chaotic, assertive, and ravenous is refreshing to see on television, especially juxtaposed with the more introverted, Beverly.
This show is more of a slow build, but episodes 3 and 4 have some of my person favorite scenes that explore the twin's relations slowly dwindle.
The ending (well the entire show) has stuck in my mind for days. Themes of individuality, dependency, life & death, science & faith are constantly explored to investigate what curiosity is healthy and what's not.
This is a show that requires some work on the views part, so if you are someone who enjoys analyzing characters and their complex relationships, this is for you.