If you haven't already watched Mare of Easttown, well I guess I have given you something to do. It's probably the best thing since "The Killing" or "True Detective." What's is all about? Kate Winslet plays a middle-aged grizzled detective (Mare) investigating missing girls and a homicide in a small Pennsylvania town. Mare has a lot going on in her life and well, so does everyone else in town, including her ex-husband who lives in the house behind hers. There are a ton of characters and most of them are well formed, for the most part. In fact there is so much going on, it borders on bananas ("Tell Me Your Secrets" like bananas). But I loved it. This is another well put together show. Every single actor in this is great. Particularly wonderful is Jean Smart who plays Mare's mother. Every time she is on the screen, she holds me mesmerized. Fabulous. What makes it special is each of these characters feels real, the way they speak, the way they eat their food, the way act when they get home from a hard day at work. The show also throws a bunch of refreshing plot twists surprises at you; keeps you on your toes. Go investigate this one on HBOMax.
Agreed Chris. It was really well done. A must view.
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