It's not surprising that this show is underrated, especially mid-run, considering the slow unveiling of its thematic material and the cool, polite cruelness of most of the characters.. While the pacing of this show might be a great excuse to give up on it early, I thought about abandoning it simply because the schemes in the show are a bit dead-on or even prescient.. made me think of bitcoin and other scammy "to the moon" type endeavors.. Which I've come to understand is the whole point, and might explain the proto-futuristic universe, an absurd setting to try and give perspective to an absurd premise that in a normal retro 1950s would just be more pleasantville banality. But it's ultimately inconsequential: at the core you'll find a scathing critique of capitalism (if you are willing to peer underneath the gimmicks). The showrunners of Hello Tomorrow seem to be more interested in exploring the psychology and economics involved in running a confidence game where the value of the investments being touted is completely intangible or immeasurable. It isn't necessarily an easy show to watch, but it is rewarding to draw the parallels to our current reality: buying memories of the future, cultivating potential energy to be stored in the imagination - trading in on the Dream of a Better Life.
The entire production is charming, actors are great, the cinematography is vibrant and interesting, and it is well written, albeit deliberate. It's not one of those cliffhanger shows to get excited about for next week but I imagine it will be a good show to binge and will hold up to multiple viewings. Highly recommended if you enjoy series like The Morning Show, Terriers, Dead Like Me, or the film An Honest Liar.
The entire production is charming, actors are great, the cinematography is vibrant and interesting, and it is well written, albeit deliberate. It's not one of those cliffhanger shows to get excited about for next week but I imagine it will be a good show to binge and will hold up to multiple viewings. Highly recommended if you enjoy series like The Morning Show, Terriers, Dead Like Me, or the film An Honest Liar.