How well do we really know those who we hold nearest and dearest? This is the question that lies at the heart of the hit HBO drama The Undoing. At once an apt legal thriller and a riveting portrait of a family driven to the brink, the drama explores what we do when we're forced to question everything that we thought we knew. Through its gripping performances and compelling script the series transcends the limits of a traditional 'who done it' to take viewers on a psychological journey that asks what we would do if our own lives were to come undone. Join Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant for a mystery that will have you guessing at every turn in The Undoing.
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The story begins with psychologist Grace Fraser living a modern dream with a successful career, a happy family, and a magazine spread worthy home. During a school committee meeting she encounters her polar opposite in sultry struggling artist Elena Alves. When Elena is found brutally murdered after a school fundraiser the police discover her connection to Grace's oncologist husband, Jonathan. As she is drawn ever further into the legal and media firestorm surrounding the case cracks begin to show in Grace's seemingly picture perfect existence. What follows is a masterful mystery and legal thriller that is guaranteed to leave viewers on the edge of their seats through its every twist.
The Undoing sets itself apart from other recent television thrillers by presenting viewers with two mysteries rather then one. The central murder provides plenty of thrills as it offers a variety of likely suspects and shocking revelations around every turn. The second, and more compelling, mystery lies in the question of who Grace and the characters surrounding her really are. It is this question that drives the series' most gripping drama as it explores the universal conflict between our perception of our own lives and the reality that we're living. By exploring Grace's inner world the series highlights the ways in which we can become so consumed by the image that we project of ourselves that we can lose sight of who we are. This point offers particular poignance in an increasingly competitive society in which our every memorable moment is documented and distributed over social media. The depiction of a family in crisis makes for some of the series' most gripping drama as the Frasers find themselves increasingly suspicious of one another, even as they attempt to prove their own innocence. The fractured family dynamic creates a conflict is thought provoking as well as thrilling as it asks viewers what they would do if they were to walk in Grace's shoes. Enjoy a drama that will leave you guessing at every turn and asking questions long after the final credits fade in The Undoing.
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The story is brought to thrilling life thanks to the work of its stellar cast. Matilda de Angelis expertly balances sensual allure and vulnerability as the tragic Elena. Ismael Cruz Cordova conveys the torment and fury of Elena's betrayed husband, while still ensuring that Fernando remains sympathetic. Edan Alexander is heartbreaking in his turn as Elena's young son, Miguel. Noma Dumezweni is mesmerizing in her charismatic turn as Jonathan's attorney, Haley. Lily Rabe infuses her portrayal of Grace's witty friend, Sylvia with warmth and humor. Noah Jupe portrays Grace and Jonathan's son, Henry with an emotional depth and authenticity that belies his young years. Donald Sutherland gives a masterful, scene stealing, performance as Grace's devoted father, Franklin. Hugh Grant utilizes his signature charm while still hinting that there may be something more sinister lurking beneath Jonathan's innocent facade. Even in the midst of uniformly superb performances Nicole Kidman dominates in a performance that blends intelligence, determination, vulnerability, and desperation in her portrayal of Grace's efforts to come to grips with her perfect life coming undone.
The Undoing perfectly blends legal and domestic drama to explore the ways in which we delude ourselves into seeing what we want to see even when the devastating truth is staring us in the face. The tightly written script weaves a refined tapestry of mystery, murder, and passion that is nothing short of gripping. The stellar work of the cast is guaranteed to keep viewers mesmerized through every minute of its six episodes. For a picture perfect thrill ride among New York's elite tune in to The Undoing.
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