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His and Hers

The series follows Anna, a former TV presenter, who investigates a murder in the town where she grew up. Her involvement brings her into conflict with her ex-husband, Detective Jack Harper, who becomes suspicious of her role in the case and soon turns into a suspect himself, uncovering a mystery full of lies and dark secrets. Is it worth watching?

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• Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal are both solid in the leading roles, with Thompson standing out slightly more.
• The mystery unfolds gradually with a good pace that keeps you hooked.
• Being only 6 episodes long helps avoid unnecessary stretching.
• I really liked the twist in the final episode, it leaves you thinking “what the hell just happened” 😅
• Well-crafted production overall.
• Nicely written script with a few minor flaws.
• It constantly creates doubt and suspicion, which is exactly what you want from a mystery series.
• Dark atmosphere throughout.

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• Story-wise, it leans on quite a few clichés and some obvious conveniences, though not in a way that becomes annoying.
• Some performances are a bit meh.
• A few characters could have been developed better.
• Certain events feel a little rushed or only touched on superficially, probably to save time.
• Overall, it is not particularly memorable or unique, but it is still an enjoyable watch.

It: Welcome to Derry

It: Welcome to Derry is an ambitious television adaptation of Stephen King following Castle Rock, and it attempts to serve as a prequel to the two films. The story is set in 1962 and focuses on the origins of the Evil through the disappearance of a child, Matty Clements, which becomes the center of an unofficial investigation led by a small group of friends. Is it worth watching?

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• For me, the first episode and the last two episodes were incredible.
• The child casting is really well done and makes you connect with the characters. They manage to convey both fear and their personal conflicts very effectively.
• Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise is excellent, just like in the films.
• I liked that midway through the season we learned more about Pennywise’s origin story.
• It has plenty of creepy moments.
• There is a LOT of blood.
• Great 1960s atmosphere.
• Very high production quality, especially for television.
• Some effects are genuinely WOW.
• Nice Easter eggs throughout.
• I liked how it portrays a society that is slowly falling apart internally. The script clearly carries social commentary.

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• The whole military subplot did not really contribute much to the story 🤷‍♂️
• The middle of the season drags a bit with too much talking.
• It loses its pacing at certain points, although thankfully it recovers 😅
• Some scenes feel overly exaggerated, even if the show’s themes can support that tone.
• A few visual effects look a little clumsy.