19 Reasons You Should Be Watching "The Resort" Right Now
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Since debuting in late July, the Peacock original dramedy, The Resort, has cemented itself as one of the best streaming shows you likely have yet to see.
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But what makes The Resort worth carving the time out of your busy summer to enjoy? Ahead of its season finale on Thursday, September 1, this writer has assembled 19 reasons why you should check into The Resort ASAP.
1.It's the latest series from Sam Esmail, the mastermind behind Mr. Robot.
2.It's headlined by a tour-de-force performance from star Cristin Milioti.
3.William Jackson Harper crushes it in his co-headlining role.
4.The Resort is almost completely bingeable.
5.The Resort is driven by an exceptional mystery.
6.The visual storytelling is nothing short of phenomenal.
7.Skyler Gisondo & Nina Bloomgarden repeatedly elevate the flashbacks at the heart of The Resort.
8.Nick Offerman shifts gears with a heart-wrenching dramatic performance.
9.Luis Gerardo Méndez nearly steals the whole dang show.
10.The locations of The Resort are simply amazing.
11.The needledrops of The Resort are pretty fantastic.
12.The Resort benefits from the content freedom offered by streaming.
13.The ensemble supporting cast is a rogue's gallery of superb character actors.
14.The Resort's dark and demented humor sets it apart from its contemporaries.
15.There's a killer dance scene, by the way...
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Any show with a random or awesome dance sequence will always gain this writer's favor, let alone one that has the most hypnotic blend of cinematography and choreography since Ex Machina.
16.The Resort explores some unique philosophical avenues.
17.There's a tangible emotional anchor in The Resort.
18.The mythology of The Resort will keep you hooked.
19.The Resort's cliffhangers and twists give the show some serious replay value.
Are you watching The Resort? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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