Here are our thoughts / reviews of several Apple TV shows we watched.
Foundation is the first Apple TV show we watched. We did a review on the first season. Still have to finish the second and third season. Briefly, we liked it a lot. And we realize, it's rather large in scale and lore so that we do need to have watched more seasons to give a fair review. We'll do our best to complete this as fast as possible.
The second show we watched is Black Bird. I am not sure if many people know of its existence. As crime dramas go, this easily is top tier.
The Last Frontier is predominantly great. Then the three last episodes let down considerably. Especially the eight episode, since that is basically a filler episode, that adds nothing whatsoever. The finale of the first season is a complete failure. It feels like an ending you would give to a show that has been on for several years. Not to mention the super predictable cliffhanger.
So in my opinion, watch the first seven episodes, then ignore the rest.
Apparently, this is based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Scott Turow. The book was previously adapted into the 1990 film, starring Harrison Ford and Brian Dennehy. They changed the ending and other plot elements, so you won't be spoiled in case you have seen the film.
Turns out, that is the best decision they made, since it does offer a good surprise. The show, gives you several red herrings (as it should), and it's real fun to speculate who the culprit is. The entire cast is on their A game, acting wise, and they do give that extra something, to make it worth it.
I read that a second season is coming, encompassing a different case with a different cast. I definitely, will check it out!
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