The Rising (2022)
7/10
Great start. too long but works overall.
19 May 2022
A great case of doing supernatural drama which is more about the drama and less the supernatural. This is a family drama that is cleverly presented and for the most part well acted, with engaging and convincing performances from the teenage leads, and most notably Clara Rugaard as a grieving mother. This starts really well, the first 3 episodes are well paced and engaging, but sheesh it doesn't half lose it's way and episodes 6 and 7 feel like padding. The resolutions in episode 8 lacks the nuance of earlier episodes and the writing for several of the characters at this the most important characters feels sloppy and inconsistent.

Still, it's a rather brilliant example how a supernatural drama can be well grounded, it is worth the time to watch but it is just a bit disappointing that the writing doesn't quite land the ending.
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