Emily Thomas (Alycia Debnam-Carey) is a documentary editor in New York City. Some 20 years earlier, she and older sister Alison Thomas (West Duchovny) are on a Caribbean resort vacation with their parents. Alison's murder became a media circus and Emily has been dealing with it ever since.
The present day story isn't enough. I do like Emily's personal struggles, but the investigation isn't that compelling. I find myself waiting for the resort scenes. This could easily be reduced to a simple White Lotus with the standard murder mystery. That part is compelling, but only after episode six or so. This is about clueless privileged white girl Alison and her inability to understand the secrets of the local worker class. It is always about her even as she proclaims her progressive aspirations. That is the most important part. There are some good red herrings. The present day is not as compelling. This is an 8 episode series. I don't know if they are doing more seasons.
The present day story isn't enough. I do like Emily's personal struggles, but the investigation isn't that compelling. I find myself waiting for the resort scenes. This could easily be reduced to a simple White Lotus with the standard murder mystery. That part is compelling, but only after episode six or so. This is about clueless privileged white girl Alison and her inability to understand the secrets of the local worker class. It is always about her even as she proclaims her progressive aspirations. That is the most important part. There are some good red herrings. The present day is not as compelling. This is an 8 episode series. I don't know if they are doing more seasons.