Mr. Robot + Secrets and Lies

[krickets]

Two mildly interesting TV things.

I don't get a lot of face-time with an actual TV screen these days. I also no longer have Netflix so I checked out the offerings on Hulu Plus and some of the other TV apps on my phone and discovered Secrets and Lies and Mr Robot.

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Mr Robot is something I'd been meaning to check out ever since I'd seen a preview a while back, but I forgot it existed and therefore have missed all the episodes so far. But luckily for me they have all the way back to the pilot on the USA app and I was able to watch the first episode (and part of the second) the other night. LOVED IT. I can't wait to dive deeper into this one, but am obviously way behind so no spoilers please!

I hate to admit it, since it's clearly supposed to make him abnormal, but I was so on board with some of Elliot's thoughts on our modern world. Why don't you have a facebook? - Because I hate facebook. Haha. Finally, some representation for the facebook-less folks out there. ;)

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The other show, Secrets and Lies did cross my radar a bit when it was on last season, but I never got a chance to check it out. I heard it was a self-contained season with a single mystery, which appeals to me, and so when I saw Hulu Plus had the entire first season I thought I would give it a go. Finished it a couple of days ago and really enjoyed it.

No plot spoilers, I promise... There were some really great moments throughout and the standout for me was the relationship between Ben and Dave. I absolutely loved their dynamic. That last scene with the two of them and Natalie got me right in the feels. Yes, I openly cried.

A couple not-so-good things: I do feel like they kind of screwed up with the Jess character. Despite having an actual canon reason she would behave that way, it just didn't work for me. Plus, and I totally get that it's right in the title and that's the point of the show, but all of the secrets and lies exposed were a bit over the top at times. Still, it was entertaining and completely addictive, so I would definitely recommend it. It's only ten episodes and can totally be gobbled up in about a week or so if you're interested in a fun mystery. I mean, not Harper's Island level fun. But still... fun.

Comments

[sandrine]

I'm not watching either of those two but now you're making me want to go have a Harper's Island rewatch! :D

[crickets.livejournal.com]

It was so good!

[favoritexrecord.livejournal.com]

I really liked Secrets & Lies. I almost didn't watch it until I found out it was only 10 weeks and then the story would be wrapped up. I think a different story/mystery each season is a great idea.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Yeah it seems like they're going to keep Juliette Lewis for next season, right? Not sure I'll watch when it's live. Maybe will wait for the end and marathon it.

[favoritexrecord.livejournal.com]

Yes she will be back! But the rest of the cast is new. Yeah that seems like a good way to go! I'll probably watch it live since my mom & sister watch it, too.

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

i say nothing about mr robot except that it continues to be worth watching. and i'm right there with you on elliot's inner monologue - every so often he'll think something and i'll go "me too!"

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I am definitely going to keep watching!