Overview
- The six-episode limited series debuted January 8 on Netflix, centering on an estranged reporter and a small-town detective pulled into a new murder case.
- Developed for television by William Oldroyd with Dee Johnson as showrunner, the adaptation relocates the story from England to Dahlonega, Georgia.
- Outlets including Variety, The A.V. Club and TheWrap describe a twist-heavy thriller that some find propulsive while others call far-fetched.
- Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal earn consistent praise for their performances and chemistry, even as several reviews fault the show’s tonal choices.
- Reviewers highlight themes of trauma, bullying and class conflict, and say the finale and overall plausibility are likely to divide audiences.