User Reviews

I'm surprised this show doesn't score higher amongst users. I think it's possibly one of the greatest in terms of depth, the believability of the characters and how relatable they are. It's shot superbly and has a very distinctive tone that really stays with you. The acting is phenomenal, the music ethereal and haunting. If you liked uncut gems I'm sure you'll like this...I feel the similarities between the two in terms of tone, the use of non **** really is one of the best shows I've ever seen. Funny? sure, but more disturbing. I'd class it more as a horror personally. Also worth saying that Nathan Fielder is incredible in this and one of my favourite fictional characters of all time. Watching this show got me to really turn inwards and examine aspects of my own experience in a new way. A Masterpiece

7.5 Curieux. Très bon jeu d'acteurs, mise en scène réussite, beaucoup de moment de malaise (volontaire) plutôt bien réussi. Il faut peut être un peu trop de temps pour rentrer dedans, mais ensuite on a rapidement envie de savoir la suite de l'histoire et de comment vont réagir les personnages. Peut être pas à revoir, mais à voir !

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DEEPLY unsettling. Hard, hard watch, and I loved it. I enjoy painfully realistic content, and this is some of the grittiest stuff I've seen in a while. Imagine the "Scott's Tots" episode of "The Office," and blend that cringe with Nathan Fielder's iconic style, and be ready to be uncomfortable.

(Mauro Lanari) "A24 + Safdie + Fielder = Amazing TV Series"? True for those who have renounced existential research and wallow in pollyannistic nihilistic defeatism, otherwise the topics covered (the artifice of reality television, gentrification, cultural appropriation, white privilege, Native American rights, sustainable capitalism, Judaism, pathological altruism, virtue signalling, marriage, and parenthood) are of unbeareable irrelevance. Black comedy that isn't humorous at all and that Nolan idolizes.

Got a subscription just to watch this show because it was getting a lot of hype and commercial time, what a waste of my time and money. It’s not this artistic diversion, or a breath of fresh air as some have eluded to. It’s also not saying anything new socially. Perhaps a few Ultra-leftist types will have their feathers ruffled by some of the commentary, but it’s mostly things they’ve heard about their activism and “charitable” causes already. Most of all it’s just uncomfortable for the sake of making viewers uncomfortable. It’s every dumb thing you’ve said and played over and over in your mind and been cringed by, but from a third person perspective. The acting is top notch, but that doesn’t make it good.

This is the best thing I've seen on TV in years. Finally, a show I feel isn't lying to me all the time. So refreshing, honest, and funny. Thank you !

After Nathan Fielder's last 2 shows, i expected The Curse to be a smart and hilarious 10/10. Instead...... um. Well, it's funny on occasion. It's probably the weirdest thing to come around since Beau is Afraid. Just as often painful to watch as it is genuinely entertaining. It's a frustrating show. Not BAD, but not fun either.

Felt like a waste of time. I was all in as I love the Safdie brothers and Nathan Fielder so I watched the whole season even though I was never pulled in by any episode except the finale. Even though I enjoyed the finale for its uniqueness it delivered no payoff for sitting through the whole season. One of those shows that doesn’t answer any questions and just leaves you scratching your head. Or maybe I’m just a dumb idiot and the whole concept flew over my head. Either way I was mildly entertained but would not recommend putting the time into this show.

This show is not for everyone. Fans of Nathan Fielder's previous works (Nathan for You, The Rehearsal) will be a bit thrown off by The Curse. While I did find numerous moments to laugh, I mostly felt uncomfortable watching this. If you don't like A24 films, the art-house style, or those types of productions you probably won't enjoy The Curse. I know how pretentious that comes across, but I do think that distinction is necessary in understanding how this series is received. Many people don't like this style because they "don't get it". Which is completely valid. And that's not to say it's over their head, it's more so saying they aren't watching entertainment for that purpose. Again, consume your media the way you want to. Personally, I watch a very broad range of content and much of it is only for entertainment. Perhaps the difference here is, while many shows are self-contained in their messages, The Curse is (trying) to say more than the plot or the characters are depicting onscreen. All that aside, the acting, writing, cinematography, music, everything just feels so well crafted. It feels like everything has a purpose. Emma Stone is incredible. Benny Safdie is a gem. Nathan Fielder does start off poor in comparison, but improves tremendously as the series progresses. If you haven't seen the Jimmy Kimmel interview with Fielder and Stone promoting the show, I highly recommend watching that. The Curse is the type of show that makes you feel strange while watching it. While I admit that it's not for everyone, I think there's something to take away from the series. Even if that's only a feeling of unsettling confusion.

3 episodes in. Interesting premise and central relationship dynamic. While I generally like awkwardness and stuff, I have to skip parts of this because it is that painful. The central characters raise the bar for unlikeability, especially Whitney, who is portrayed expertly by Emma Stone. She is so incapable of authenticity that I am constantly on edge, watching her. She's so afraid of being found out or called out that there is a constant tension in all situations.

Very strange series with an original premise. Everything feels so random yet intriguing. The first episode got me hooked.

A24 playing the greatest hits. I hate aggressively unlikeable shows like this. Nobody wants to spend time with deliberately unlikeable characters.

Emma Stone is the only good thing about this show. I don't understand how so many people apparently think if a show is full of nothing but awkward situations, it's automatically funny. There has to be more than just making the characters -- and the audience -- feel uncomfortable. I get that they were trying to make a satirical commentary here, but for me, it failed miserably.