The first few episodes are terrific with good writing, outstanding performances and interesting themes. Each episode left me thinking "wow", and feel more substantial than most modern films. The fifth episode was also great, reaching a sort of theatrical climax set in a house, with flashbacks used to add depth to one character.
Sadly, episodes 6-8 are a disaster. Its like someone gave up trying, or they switched writers with someone who didn't understand the show. Subplots and characters develop out of nowhere that go nowhere. Things have been building up the whole season also go nowhere. There is no satisfaction, catharsis or fulfillment. The whole story seems to cancel itself out, with certain things left completely unresolved. Other strands are resolved in the most contrived, corny ways that don't ring true with the episodes that went before, like characters have just switched overnight. It was the most confusing lack of consistency I've ever seen in a series (and that includes Dexter and GoT).
Sadly, episodes 6-8 are a disaster. Its like someone gave up trying, or they switched writers with someone who didn't understand the show. Subplots and characters develop out of nowhere that go nowhere. Things have been building up the whole season also go nowhere. There is no satisfaction, catharsis or fulfillment. The whole story seems to cancel itself out, with certain things left completely unresolved. Other strands are resolved in the most contrived, corny ways that don't ring true with the episodes that went before, like characters have just switched overnight. It was the most confusing lack of consistency I've ever seen in a series (and that includes Dexter and GoT).