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Based on a True Story

Not too long ago, I started watching this television show and I love it so far. The first thing I like is that the plot is original and as a whole, the writers make fun of popular murder mystery culture. Basically, the show revolves around three people. A couple and their plumber. Now, the twist is that he has a big secret and once they figure out his secret, they enlist him to help. What follows is a crazy adventure that includes a trip for “promo” and a series of unfortunate events. The whole show is based on the couple’s decision to look the other way when faced with an opportunity to turn in a criminal to law enforcement. They decide that their own professional advancements are more important than providing the information necessary to solve a recent crime. As a result, a lot of people are impacted by their choices–including some innocent ones. But the show must go on. The couple is tasked with trying to figure out a plan of action without admitting any additional information about themselves.

I love that the show is unpredictable and keeps you guessing about what will happen next. To me, it’s a true thriller because there’s a lot that happens within each episode and each twist is shocking. It’s hard these days to find shows that keep your attention and this one definitely does. I’m glad that it was renewed and I’m looking forward to the second season. So many shows change between the first and second season and I hope that they keep the same energy all the way through. I’m interested in how they will expand the story line around the plumber and the progress of the episodes. I think I’ll wait until all the episodes air and then I’ll binge the second season over a weekend or two. Great show!

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You should watch Black Cake

There’s nothing like a good series and Black Cake definitely fit the bill. I had heard good things about the show but I decided to wait until the hype and spoilers went down a bit. I was hooked from the first episode. First off, I didn’t read the book so I didn’t have any reference point for the plot. I came to it completely unaware of what exactly to expect and I was in for a treat. I won’t share too much, but if you don’t want any spoilers, this may not be the right place for you.

It’s rare to see shows that follow a person through their entire life. However, the show begins at the end of a woman’s life and then goes backwards. But it all begins with a secret that begins to take a life of its own as the series continues. It’s a story of resiliency and also regret because hindsight is 20/20. We follow a young girl through a series of unfortunate events and relocation to another country. She has to create a new life and eventually reconnects to a part of her past that integrates with her new identity. 

One underlying theme in the series is the importance of family and also friends who become family. Eleanor’s children are quickly thrust into the reality of the fact that their mother is different from who they’ve known her to be. They hear in her own words the story of her past as they deal with complicated grief and the arrival of a relative they didn’t know existed. The theme of the show is that secrets can do more harm than good. Shielding someone from the truth is only beneficial in specific situations.

The show was unpredictable and it held my attention. The storyline was unique and I thought the acting was good. The best thing about the series as a whole was that there was a happy ending. It’s one of those things that you don’t know you need until you have it. The series finale was satisfying and provided some closure to the questions that emerged in previous episodes. So, if you’re looking for a fulfilling one season show with a nice ending, check out Black Cake.

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