Foreign-language shows with English subtitles are always fascinating, and with the backdrop of cold winter, "Beartown" adds that lonely, bleak, mysterious air. I hit "Play Episode1" on HBO Max not previously knowing anything about the book or that the show is even about hockey. As the episodes progress, you become intertwined into the lives of the characters in this foreign world. Their motivations and decisions captivate you, however, some are portrayed rather one-dimensional and under-developed. The ending doesn't help either, wrapping up the show in an ambiguous fashion which leaves a lot to be desired.
Review of Beartown
