So I watched the first episode of “Clarice,” and have not watched more – despite being initially excited to see Clarice Starling return to my screen. The grim yet perdicatbale nature of the first episode, plus its hard lean into the era’s sexism (not like we don’t have sexism now, but you know) made me less excited. Like, how many times do we have to watch capable women prove themselves? (But, also, hi Dyson.) Like, maybe you can watch too many Murder Shows? But I really, really like the version of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” that Brandi Carlile recorded for the show. Like a lot a lot. Like give me all the haunting covers of formerly cheerful songs sung by one of the best live performers out there who also happens to be super, duper gay. And, who knows, maybe you all will tell me I should get over my misgivings with “Clarice” and give it another shot. Like, obviously, I still love a good Murder Show so… Happy Monday, kittens.
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Beautiful rendition , it always feels as if Brandi is singing just for me. Sorry to say I agree with you about Clarice , also stopped after the first episode - and I do like a murder show.
Felt the same about the show.
If I had the vid skills, I would offer a compilation of all the moments you would be sad to miss. Skip to Eps #7 "Ugly Truth" and #9 "Silence Is Purgatory", and if you still don't think it's worth your time then you've only given it two more hours. The writing for Ep9 is particularly good. I'm with you about the sick humans and era focus, but there are some GREAT female characters and the Clarice/Ardelia relationship is shaping up to rival Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau for significance!
The first few episodes are slower and a little predictable. I definitely had a few moments I fast forwarded through. The most recent 2-3 episodes are really well done, though, and in my opinion worth investing time in the earlier episodes. The team works well together and the show is addressing the racism and sexism within the FBI, as well as LGBTQ discrimination in it's latest episode. I'm glad I stuck with it.
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