Paradise Lost probably doesn't offer anything new to the "small town with big secrets" genre, so maybe that's why it's not getting more buzz? But it was entertaining enough that I binged it over the course of two days and would keep watching if it gets renewed. My only hope for the second season is that Nick Nolte and Barbara Hershey get more to do as they were criminally underused in the first season.
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somethingreal8121 April 2020
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DTLA_Librarian23 May 2020The series begins with Yates and Francis Forsythe adapting from their yuppie life in California to Yates' childhood home - a sprawling estate in smalltown Mississippi. They join Yates' parents, "the Judge" (Nick Nolte) and "Byrd" (Barbara Hersey). The manor is situated on vast property with green grounds and trees dripping with moss. The Forsythes are influential. Francis discovers secret-after-secret piling up and uncovering mysteries while much of the town dislikes her forward-thinking ways. She equally dislikes deep southern traditions. Along with Francis, I want answers to the questions she forms about the town and her husband. The characters are well constructed - many bigger than life - yet like the rest of us, no one is entirely good or bad. Each actor embodies the character he or she is playing so you believe. There are references to classic works of art: Paradise Lost (John Milton's epic poem) and Ophelia (John Everett Millais' painting). If you have access, Paradise Lost is worth watching. The greatest mystery surrounds Yates' dead sister Janus. She is the local legend with tales of her supernatural powers, which we see through flashbacks. If you think it is slow at the beginning, keep going because the last few episodes make it impossible to press pause. I am crossing my fingers for a Season 2. I want to know what happens next.
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wildsparrow165 May 2020I had not heard about this show and was surprised to find it binge-worthy. It is a crime drama with supernatural elements thrown in. The characters are all unique and the acting is done well. Nick Nolte still has it, and I hope if there is another season, that we will see more of him. It is hard for other actors to not pale in comparison to him, but the cast was quite good. This show covers many things - murder, mental illness, clairvoyance, parental relations, spousal relations, political corruption, criminal justice/injustice, etc. Some of the legal/investigation stuff was a bit too drawn out.
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Entertaining watch with a mystery deeply intertwined with character relationships in a familiar but still satisfying setting. Is this show a groundbreaking new look at the mystery genre with small towns full of dark secrets? No and I doubt that there's really something remarkably new that the shows with a similar setting can bring. However, this was still a really enjoyable watching experience, with a good actor ensemble and grounded character drama that tangles with somewhat mystical aspects of Paradise Lost. You like the good guys and love to hate the bad ones. The setting is beautiful and camera work is alright, really enjoyed the music, though I'm not a big country fan. And the ending definitely makes you wonder in what direction the show would go next. Waiting for it to get distributed to other networks, because Spectrum's exclusivity definitely reduces the number of viewers and I'd really love to discuss this show with others.
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This TV show is not on HBO MAX, the movie is (no relation) but TV is not.
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rando9914 August 2020Very cliche way of portraying the deep south, obviously written by those who've never actually lived there (I've lived in NC, LA, MS, MO and CA) so yes, I know what I'm talking about. I think one other Reviewer said "Hollywood Politically correct in nauseating and bigoted way. Worth watching to see and understand how depraved the film industry have become." And I echo that sentiment.
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tanmac-033219 August 2020I was skeptical about the show but somehow it wormed its way into my psyche. Every time I thought I had it figured out it just diverted into a different direction. It was unpredictable and interesting. I really hope they bring it back for a second season.
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creepycrawl6823 November 2021... that make it hard for me to like or continue with a TV-Serie. This might sound arrogant or biased but once I got my attention to the nonacting-skills of Bridget Regan as Frances I couldn't find much good beeing fixated by her overdone gestures and facial expressions. Having said that, the other actors and how their characters are shown didn't leave much room for me to draw any kind of feelings or affection for them. Since Paradise Lost is labeled as drama, to me that goes to the actings and the script plus the lousy music, the mystery to me is how could I ever find the time or patience to go along with ten episodes of it.
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quietrobert20924 May 2022I was an extra in this movie and I have yet to be able to watch it? Does anyone know how and where? I just want to see the scene I'm in. 😫 I would love to hear from anyone that might know.
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jillhajek1 September 2020There are a lot of surprises in this show. People push limits and makes it even better to watch. Hope they continue to make more seasons.
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lars-3407 August 2020Some of the characters are so disgusting that I cannot watch them just listen. Not one sympathetic to hang on to, all weird. The Deep South is portrayed as hell on earth and the people are all demons to a greater or lesser degree. Hollywood Politically correct in nauseating and bigoted way. Worth watching to see and understand how depraved the film industry have become.
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caolsen-587-86731322 October 2020Terrible. Constant innuendo but no understanding of why.
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reneehugehs23 February 2021I will keep this review real short, way too much good stuff to say about this series not enough time to write about it, after the first 2 episode's you will want to binge watch, need season 2 now please!
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treannagiles12 September 2020ABSOLUTELY loved it! From the characters, the scenery and the bizarre & twisted storyline. I wish there was going to be a Season 2 on Spectrum.
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fonnerfilly7 April 2022This had a little of everything, horror, mystery, drama. I binge watched the entire season and I rarely do that with any movies. The end set up beautifully for subsequent seasons but they cancelled the show. Quite disappointing. They had so much to work with since the.antagonist wasn't dead and there were still unanswered questions the viewers were left wondering about.