Much better drama than other reviews might suggest. Very clever concept. Although the series does include time travel, I wouldn't call it science fiction.
Like many people who grow up in dysfunctional families, Philip (Patrick J. Adams) is a perfectionist who is willing to invest inordinate amounts of time and energy to create the "perfect" life. As life unfolds in its messiness, he tries to control more and more things including his career, the woman he professes to love (Evelyn played by Karine Vanasse), his business partner, and the troubled relationships he has with his brother and mother, all the while baffled that his efforts aren't appreciated by others. He blames everyone else.
He repeatedly tries to repair the damage he has caused by creating even more "perfect" lives, thereby alienating Evelyn and destroying his relationships. In the final episode, when the unthinkable happens, it appears that he has finally learned his lesson by performing an unselfish act. Or not.
Like many people who grow up in dysfunctional families, Philip (Patrick J. Adams) is a perfectionist who is willing to invest inordinate amounts of time and energy to create the "perfect" life. As life unfolds in its messiness, he tries to control more and more things including his career, the woman he professes to love (Evelyn played by Karine Vanasse), his business partner, and the troubled relationships he has with his brother and mother, all the while baffled that his efforts aren't appreciated by others. He blames everyone else.
He repeatedly tries to repair the damage he has caused by creating even more "perfect" lives, thereby alienating Evelyn and destroying his relationships. In the final episode, when the unthinkable happens, it appears that he has finally learned his lesson by performing an unselfish act. Or not.