Despite significant heavy lifting from Washington and Moss, especially, Imperfect Women struggles to sustain its own momentum every time the narrative jumps to a different point of view.
With only three episodes to refer to, it's tough to say whether Starz's epic fantasy romance series will stick the landing, but this final beginning is a strong example of what the show has always been good at — balancing sweeping romance and heartwarming family moments with shocking twists and emotional heartbreak.
There's no telling yet how Benedict and Sophie's romance will play out in the season's last four episodes, but Part 1 leaves things off on a tantalizing note that will likely leave viewers desperate for more.
There may have been a glimmer of promise in the premise when The Abandons was first announced, especially for a genre that has rarely been led onscreen by women, but the plodding end product that was cobbled together after Sutter's departure can't successfully be carried on Anderson and Headey's strengths alone.
Pluribus succeeds at being a show unlike any other you've watched before, one that's only improved by going in with very little advance knowledge. Alongside Gilligan, writers Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Ariel Levine, Vera Blasi, Jenn Carroll, and Jonny Gomez have crafted something truly special here,.
He [Liam Hemsworth] manages to make Geralt his own over the course of the season's eight episodes. That said, Season 4 is further proof that The Witcher has increasingly become about more than just one character. Chalotra's Yennefer has more than earned a spot on the list of all-time fantasy heroines, and Allan has a commanding grasp on Ciri.
The facts, as we know them, can only take up so many minutes, which means that the remainder has to be completed with scenes that border on melodrama at best and wild speculation at worst.
Overall, Chad Powers feels like the television equivalent of a true freshman who came out of nowhere to win the prized Heisman trophy, courtesy of a fantastic leading man in Powell, tremendous supporting performances, and a story that knows exactly when to utilize the best plays for cheeky comedy or poignant drama.
