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An epic adventure begins when a massive sinkhole opens in the middle of Los Angeles, pulling hundreds of people and buildings into its depths. Those who fell in find themselves in a mysterious and dangerous primeval land, where they have no choice but to band together to survive. Meanwhile, the rest of the world desperately seeks to understand what happened. In the search for answers, one family torn apart by this disaster will have to unlock the secrets of this inexplicable event to find a way back to each other.
A massive sinkhole mysteriously opens in the middle of Los Angeles, connecting a sprawling apartment complex and its inhabitants to a primeval world. When part of the family is trapped in the mysterious ancient land, the rest of them must uncover the truth about the inexplicable event and find a way back home. As they struggle to survive in this dangerous new reality, they must also confront their own pasts and the secrets that brought them together. The series blends elements of survival, family drama, and science fiction.
La Brea has received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics, with some praising its high-concept premise and suspenseful moments, while others criticize its convoluted plot, inconsistent tone, and reliance on predictable tropes. Audience reception has also been divided, with many drawn to the mystery and survival aspects, while others find the storytelling frustrating and the character development lacking.
Praised for its intriguing 'what if' scenario and survival elements.
Criticized for a convoluted and often nonsensical plot progression.
Character motivations and plot resolutions are frequently questioned.
Google audience: Google users are often captivated by the central mystery of the sinkhole and the struggle for survival in an unknown world. However, many express frustration with the show's pacing, unbelievable plot developments, and what they perceive as weak character arcs and dialogue.
The show's premise is inspired by the real-life La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, though the fantastical elements are entirely fictional.
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[Spoilers] Actually this is very bad, but somehow they manage to let you skip everytime to the next episode. The overall idea is fine. I like time-travel films/series and this one is different enough than the rest. The acting varies betw...
The acting was bad, but the story was awesome. The effects could have been better and the actors as well but I liked the story very much. A good story goes a long way.
It's not often that you happen upon a show that ticks so many boxes. Terrible acting? Tick. SFX that would have looked dodgy in the early 90s? Check. Dialog that would have made Mystery Theatere 3000 hosts shudder? Check. Awful scipt, terri...