Pretty Things
Pretty things (or Pretty Thingsss) is a comedy sketch show that follows the lives of dozens of unrelated characters and the characters of the TV shows they watch. Set in the same bizarre world where logic fails to exist.
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Plot Summary
This anthology series, based on the novel by Janette Turner Hospital, explores themes of identity, ambition, and deception through interconnected stories. Each episode delves into the lives of individuals navigating complex relationships and confronting their pasts, often with dramatic and unexpected consequences. The narrative weaves together elements of desire, betrayal, and the search for belonging.
Critical Reception
Pretty Things received generally mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its ambitious narrative structure and strong performances, particularly from Gillian Anderson. However, some found the interconnected storylines occasionally convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong ensemble cast and atmospheric direction.
- Noted for its complex, interwoven plotlines that can be both intriguing and challenging.
- Some reviews found the narrative structure difficult to follow at times.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through aggregated Google user reviews for this particular series.
Fun Fact
The series is based on the 1991 novel of the same name by Australian author Janette Turner Hospital, which won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Fiction.
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