It's rare that I abandon a show. I usually get to the end of a season/series and then give an opinion. But in the case of Mare of Easttown, I just couldn't stand watching any more. I do wonder how a show like this gets decent reviews. I guess some people just love misery porn and soap opera family drama.

To be clear, I thought I was getting a crime drama. Instead, I got dreary, depressing family drama, with the standard teen side stories thrown in. I don't need every show to be bright and fluffy. In fact, another show this has been compared to, I loved - Sharp Objects. One key difference between that show and this show is that Amy Adams - despite being emotionally broken - was likeable and you sympathised with her. You can't say the same about most people in MoE. Miserable people galore, in a miserable town, with truly awful accents.

In summary, if you like depressing family drama, you may get something from this show. If not, stay away.