absolutely binge-watching (if Toni Colette cries, I cry)

The title of my previous post was related to binge-watching, so it's only appropriate that shortly after making that post, I went on a binge and watched all eight episodes of the Netflix show Unbelievable. It's been on my to-watch list for a while, but I was hesitant to start because I knew ( a few spoilers, but not really )

What makes this show worth watching is the stellar writing and acting for the three leads: Marie and her spiral from PTSD and victim-blaming, Duvall and Rasmussen in their emotional roller coaster as they try to find a serial rapist. Also a big plus: this is not a "mind of the rapist" type of show. The people who have suffered at his hands and the people who are genuinely seeking justice for those victims are at the center.

(And I'll mention this again outside of the cut text: Toni Colette! Merritt Wever! Danielle MacDonald! Kaitlyn Dever! And more!)

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The actual Marie Adler was an executive producer for the show. More about that, and about what's in episode one (for those who want a content summary) here. It also delves into how binge-watching has changed writing for shows like this, which is interesting and relevant.