After the first episode, I was unsure how this show would qualify as a thriller. It opens on a lighthearted, almost cliché note, reminiscent of Monster-in-Law with J-Lo and Jane Fonda. It begins with the classic overprotective mother versus new girlfriend dynamic with comedic exchanges and rising tensions. However... the story quickly takes a much darker turn and tone. The pacing is excellent and it's nearly impossible to stop watching once you start. It's a shame that it's a limited series because I could easily see the story continuing for at least a couple more seasons. The acting is far better than I expected. Cooke, Wright, and Davidson have fantastic chemistry on screen and each inhabits their role perfectly. The emotional tension, good and bad, is authentic and palpable. There's a few plot holes and some unresolved storylines but for a limited series, they are forgivable albeit a touch annoying. The more I reflect on the story, the more nuance I see. Without giving too much away, the characters background and upbringing shape how each of them responds to trauma, loss, and major life changes, with those responses unfolding on screen. I'll just end it with, Daniel gets exactly what he deserves in the end.

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