The Ryan Murphy series, which features a stunning plot twist in its seventh episode, is a cautionary tale about the danger of narrative missteps and unearned twists.
Thomas West, as Murphy scholar, I was very compelled by GROTESQUERIE. And for all the reasons you accurately outline, extremely disappointed in what was done to the show in episode 7. Despite my love of Nash, I am not sure I see the point in continuing.
Yes, exactly! I'm a fierce defender of Murphy, and even in his excesses there's often something fascinating going on. This time, though, he really missed me. It's just hard to see this is going to have any kind of dramatic pay-off.
Also thank you for being a paid subscriber! I appreciate it, and I love hearing your thoughts on Murphy and everything else! :-)
Horrible review, horrible intellect, horrible comprehensive ability. There aren't just "some signs" of the actual plot, literally every scene foreshadows that she's in a coma or dream state or that she's in hell from the very first episode. That said, the show is complete trash and Murphy is great at story arcs but a terrible writer and show runner. The only reason he's successful is because we're living Idiocracy. Oh and Nash is terrible in this. She's proven she's not a very good actor and she can't carry a production.
Thomas West, as Murphy scholar, I was very compelled by GROTESQUERIE. And for all the reasons you accurately outline, extremely disappointed in what was done to the show in episode 7. Despite my love of Nash, I am not sure I see the point in continuing.
Yes, exactly! I'm a fierce defender of Murphy, and even in his excesses there's often something fascinating going on. This time, though, he really missed me. It's just hard to see this is going to have any kind of dramatic pay-off.
Also thank you for being a paid subscriber! I appreciate it, and I love hearing your thoughts on Murphy and everything else! :-)
Horrible review, horrible intellect, horrible comprehensive ability. There aren't just "some signs" of the actual plot, literally every scene foreshadows that she's in a coma or dream state or that she's in hell from the very first episode. That said, the show is complete trash and Murphy is great at story arcs but a terrible writer and show runner. The only reason he's successful is because we're living Idiocracy. Oh and Nash is terrible in this. She's proven she's not a very good actor and she can't carry a production.