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To my surprise, I only discovered that this was a Mike Flanagan project after finishing the first episode. I have a divided opinion of this guy as I absolutely loved Haunting of Hill House and absolutely hated Bly Manor but here, he earned a place back to my good graces. Using a slow approach, Midnight Mass gradually builds up its narrative by adding layers to the plot while simultaneously pulling off the veil of mystery until we are allowed to peer into the darkness that lies beneath. Even though, this series barely had any scares, it is the overall religious atmosphere and the high production value that made me enjoy it.
Taking place in a small island town with a population of 127 people who seem to have nothing but religion on their mind, we meet an enigmatic priest who arrives from the mainland. The inhabitants don't give him the warmest of welcomes but the moment he performs a "miracle", people begin to attend the weekly Mass with a burning passion. This allows Flanagan to skillfully tackle the topics of organized religion, basic humanity and fanaticism. The series relies heavily on its dialogue while absolutely reveling in its glacial pace. Occasionally, both of these elements have tested my faith in the show and if it were not for my enjoyment of the religious theme, I would have given up before reaching the big revelation.
By big, I mean BIG!! Towards the end, every second seemed to have the objective of inducing an anxiety attack which ultimately turned into a heart-poundingly spellbinding spectacle. The story managed to provide an interesting and engaging twist to a concept that has been re-used multiple times and for that alone, the show is worth seeing. Unfortunately, some of the dialogue was complete nonsense and ending did seem illogical considering how well thought out everything has been going the entire time. On top of expensive production, the show also has some compelling acting and if you manage to withstand the pacing and the occasional blabbering, you might enjoy this.
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