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In New York City, documentary filmmaker Tessa (Katrin Nugent) seems to have just hit gold, having uncovered a big story that really blew up thanks to her. But that's not only a blessing but also a curse, as suddenly she finds herself as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit. So can you blame her for ditching the big city and moving upstate to a village so sleepy it doesn't have internet or cellphone service - just perfect when you want to get away from it all. And Tessa's even happy about the inexplicable 6pm curfew as it ultimately means less opportunities for people to actually vixit her. That said, it also gives Tessa way more time completely on her own, and an inquiring mind like hers is desperate to fill up whis time. So when she stumbles upon a pile of video and audio tapes left behind by some previous owner, she can't but take a peek - and discovers some really disturbing content ...

Of course one can't judge an entire series based on its first episode, but this is a nice set-up for things to come, and told in a weirdly fitting unexcited yet unsettling way that doesn*t overwhelm the audience but lets one find one's own way into the mystery at hand. And a suitably subtle yet atmospheric directorial effort and a relatable centralo performance by Katrin Nugent just help whetting one's mouth for more.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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