Mare Of Easttown | HBO Spoilers

bnt · 10-06-2021 11:53pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

My 71 year old Dad pointed out that the scene in the church at the end was like something from the Simpsons, where every character in the town shows up to church! I wonder does this actually happen anywhere nowadays

On that specific day it was, at minimum, morbid curiosity at the return of Deacon Mark, I thought.

PS folks looking for more Jean Smart, she stars in a new comedy series called Hacks now.

Fr Tod Umptious · 11-06-2021 12:32am

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

My 71 year old Dad pointed out that the scene in the church at the end was like something from the Simpsons, where every character in the town shows up to church! I wonder does this actually happen anywhere nowadays

Where the show was set, small town Irish and Italian America I'd say it's not far off the mark.
And as the poster above points out the return of Deacon Mark may have added to the crowd.

EagererBeaver · 11-06-2021 6:51am

bnt wrote: »

On that specific day it was, at minimum, morbid curiosity at the return of Deacon Mark, I thought.

PS folks looking for more Jean Smart, she stars in a new comedy series called Hacks now.

I have Hacks a good go a few weeks ago. Good premise, but the problem is that the two characters, a comedian and a comic writer, just aren't funny. The jokes are crap.

The_Dave · 11-06-2021 1:23pm

cdgalwegian wrote: »

Yeah, very enjoyable; didn't mind the overt misanthropy. I'd say the Guy Pearce character is kept in reserve for a potential second series for skeletons in a cupboard. Mare's father's background is also ripe for exploitation. The rather upbeat ending is bound to come crashing down again.
Although the show may be a bit too glum for many, the performances really are great, to back up a surprisingly twisty-turny tale.

They could take it off to California with Mare visiting Siobhan, though that'd be going down a route that'd ruin the show

eggy81 · 05-07-2021 11:27pm

Well. That was a brilliant show. Almost walked aaay from it during the first episode. Stuck with it and got hooked. Kate winslet is an amazing actress. Hopefully they line up a second season

JP Liz V1 · 15-07-2021 6:28pm

As expected many Emmy nominations

De Bhál · 05-01-2022 10:28am

just got around over Christmas to watching this. Great TV

Enjoyed reading through all of the comments here regarding who was the killer etc. I think I had almost everyone one in the show as a suspect at different stages.