If you were to suggest a satirical, over-the-top portrayal of the Watergate scandal I'd have sent you back to the writer's room to try again.
It all works. I haven't laughed out loud this much in many years.
Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux are astoundingly banal and crazed. Their portrayals of Hunt and Liddy are fantastic. The acting is good throughout although, perhaps, Lena Headey tries a little too hard but that's understandable with Harrelson and Theroux laying it on thick.
All the minor characters from the Cubans to the White House staff, to the family members nailed it. I believed all of them despite the underlying craziness of the concept.
I understand the bad reviews. Either because someone was offended by A: Satirical take on a serious subject or B: The abject stupidity of the Republican operatives. That being said, I loved it and I'm glad I'm not alone.
The final confrontation between Hunt and Liddy in the jail cell was riveting.
Great show if people can get over their biases on the subject. Highly recommend.
It all works. I haven't laughed out loud this much in many years.
Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux are astoundingly banal and crazed. Their portrayals of Hunt and Liddy are fantastic. The acting is good throughout although, perhaps, Lena Headey tries a little too hard but that's understandable with Harrelson and Theroux laying it on thick.
All the minor characters from the Cubans to the White House staff, to the family members nailed it. I believed all of them despite the underlying craziness of the concept.
I understand the bad reviews. Either because someone was offended by A: Satirical take on a serious subject or B: The abject stupidity of the Republican operatives. That being said, I loved it and I'm glad I'm not alone.
The final confrontation between Hunt and Liddy in the jail cell was riveting.
Great show if people can get over their biases on the subject. Highly recommend.