The Sinner - Cora

The first season turned out quite well. I had no idea which direction this detective series would take, and I was even more stunned in the first episode when the creators took bold risks and played a wild game. I was genuinely in awe. Jessica Biel delivered an incredible performance with her subdued approach, especially in the more intense scenes where she acted like her life depended on it. However, I was particularly drawn to the character of detective Harry, portrayed by Bill Pullman. He's an extremely interesting character, and I hope future seasons will reveal more about his dark past. The story itself is above average; the first two-thirds move at a slower pace, with no dramatic build-up to speak of. But the final two episodes brought several well-executed twists, which I commend the creators for. The series is saturated with an unpleasant atmosphere that sinks deep under your skin and doesn’t let go; it definitely doesn’t fall into the category of the most optimistic cinematic endeavors. But that’s exactly what I enjoyed about it. We'll see what the second season brings and how the new storyline develops. For me, Cora gets an 8/10. (01/22/2021)

There aren't many series that I’ve enjoyed like this one. The creators managed to keep up a great atmosphere all along, especially in the first and seventh episode, both of which also had amazing suspense, which was the only thing missing in the rest of the episodes. Bill Pullman's performance greatly improved the quality of the series. He was totally convincing as Lieutenant Harry Ambrose, and not for a moment did I doubt he was a real person. 4*+ (01/19/2019)