I have enjoyed "Lessons in Chemistry" although I was occasionally irritated by the obviousness of the messaging.
The acting and characters are quite good with Brie Larsen playing against her Marvel type. A good performance. Derek Cecil is always watchable. The story is clear and has some elements of suspense.
Unlike Mad Men or Mrs Maisel, the historical accuracy is lacking. Few people are shown smoking at a time when that works canteen would have been a fog. For 1951 the idea of running for fitness was not unknown as suggested in the show. The idea that DNA was "a passing fad" was stupid since its existence (but not its structure) had been known since late 19th century.
The hearing scenes where a prosperous black neighbourhood was fighting a road project was laboured. The other side showing smart lawyers might have brought that part to life. As was the sexism in the workplace HR scenes. This could have been a bit less pantomime. The "baddies" really needed capes and twirling moustaches.
Some mention has been made of the dog. Yes it was very cringey. But there wasn't much.
Although entertaining there were some strong elements of boosterism. That is making a success through your own efforts. Whereas much of Zot's success was written as pure luck in the script.
The acting and characters are quite good with Brie Larsen playing against her Marvel type. A good performance. Derek Cecil is always watchable. The story is clear and has some elements of suspense.
Unlike Mad Men or Mrs Maisel, the historical accuracy is lacking. Few people are shown smoking at a time when that works canteen would have been a fog. For 1951 the idea of running for fitness was not unknown as suggested in the show. The idea that DNA was "a passing fad" was stupid since its existence (but not its structure) had been known since late 19th century.
The hearing scenes where a prosperous black neighbourhood was fighting a road project was laboured. The other side showing smart lawyers might have brought that part to life. As was the sexism in the workplace HR scenes. This could have been a bit less pantomime. The "baddies" really needed capes and twirling moustaches.
Some mention has been made of the dog. Yes it was very cringey. But there wasn't much.
Although entertaining there were some strong elements of boosterism. That is making a success through your own efforts. Whereas much of Zot's success was written as pure luck in the script.