At first I was engrossed in the stories of these people on the front line, fighting the good fight.
Then I started to realize how little of it was focused on the facts and science, which they purportedly champion. I also noticed that a few of the characters were highlighted for their "faith", despite being men and women of science and medicine. Then as episodes progressed, more and more of our "heroes" were ALSO highlighted for their faith. Is the point of this series to educate the public on the science of Influenza and ebola and the human and political challenges we face, or to note how doctors and scientists can still be people of faith? If it's the second thing, that's not a show I'm interested in watching. I mean, they even showed the daughter of one of the main doctor characters jokingly say, "I know, mom. I don't believe in God so I'm going to hell..." And the mother goes, "Well..." Why show that?! That's horrible! Now I have a great dislike for your supposed "hero" of the piece, even though she's doing good work, truly.
It was also straight up depressing to watch the loony anti-vaxers talk. Yeesh. This show was angering and frustrating to watch. I admit I didn't finish the last episode.
The show doesn't know what it wants to be. I feel tricked. "How To Prevent An Outbreak" Really?!?!
Review of Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak
