TV Reviewers Discuss 'The Shards,' 'The Westies,' and 'Hit Point'
Reviewers offer mixed opinions on 'The Shards' and 'The Westies,' while 'Hit Point' is also discussed. 'The Shards,' a teen drama on Disney+, garners praise for its adaptation and cast.
Key takeaways
- The 'Must Watch' podcast featured reviews of TV shows 'The Shards,' 'The Westies,' and 'Hit Point.'
- 'The Shards,' a nine-part teen drama on Disney+, received positive recommendations from reviewers.
- Reviewers noted the casting of 'The Shards' included children of famous individuals.
- 'The Westies,' a drama about an 1980s gang, was not recommended despite acknowledgment of its production quality.
What Happened
Reviewers Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan, and Emma Vardy discussed several television shows on the 'Must Watch' podcast, including 'The Shards,' 'The Westies,' and 'Hit Point.' The 'The Shards' is a nine-part teen drama series available on Disney+.
Reviews
The Shards: This Disney+ series, based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel, follows a high school student in 1981 Los Angeles who becomes fixated on a new student amidst a series of murders. Reviewers Scott and Hayley recommended the show, with Hayley noting its accurate capture of the book's tone and text. Scott described the series as an "addictive watch" that balances campy fun with an exploration of obsession, though he found its tone to be "all over the place." The casting was noted for including children of famous parents, such as Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford's daughter, and Homer Gere, son of Richard Gere and Carey Lowell. The series is described as a character study of obsession, blurring lines between good and bad.
The Westies: An eight-part drama focusing on the 1980s Irish-American gang and their alliance with the Italian-American mafia in Manhattan, featuring J.K. Simmons as gang leader Eamon Sweeney. Scott and Hayley did not recommend this series, though Scott acknowledged its quality, compelling cinematography, and a different perspective on organized crime. He found the main character, Eamon Sweeney, to be complex, fascinating, and exceptionally acted.
Hit Point: This series was also mentioned in the review, though specific details about its plot or reception were not provided.
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