The Sinner

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*+ (2019-01-19)

The first episode had me hooked right from the start. The creators delivered an engaging story filled with quality suspense. The performances by Jessica Biel and Bill Pullman were impressive, and the perfect atmosphere sealed the deal. (2019-01-18)

The creators delved more into the personal lives of some characters, which naturally reduced the suspense. However, the plot remained engaging. I appreciated that all the flashback scenes were essential to the story and not just pointless filler, which is so common in other shows. By the way, what a childhood... Ah, those religious fanatics... (2019-01-18)

I have to admit, no episode has wowed me quite like the pilot, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t thoroughly enjoy it (four stars speak for themselves). Delving into the past doesn’t bring the level of suspense I was hoping for, but the ending was really well done. (2019-01-18)

Once again, it didn’t quite make it to five stars for me, but it definitely earned a solid four. I’m increasingly enjoying Detective Harry Ambrose’s character. Bill Pullman is clearly having a blast with the role in all its facets, and I look forward to every scene he’s in. (2019-01-18)

After the clues and Cora's memories led Harry to the hunting club, the atmosphere definitely thickened. The creators did a great job interweaving scenes from the present and the past. While this episode didn’t hit me as hard as the pilot, it still deserves an extra half-star compared to the previous three. 4*+ (2019-01-19)

To be honest, the whole trip from the prison to the club, where suddenly "hospitality" was the only word anyone knew, left me a bit confused. But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the episode. I especially appreciated the deeper look into the life of the troubled Detective Ambrose — Bill Pullman was fantastic as always. (2019-01-19)

A perfect episode. It focused almost entirely on the past, but unlike other shows, this wasn’t a stalling tactic — instead, it finally cleared up everything I was confused about. The creators did a great job keeping the mystery alive, which I really appreciate. In other shows, everything becomes obvious much sooner. (2019-01-19)

I decided to bump up the rating because I realized I’d been a bit too harsh on the series at times. This show, which kept me engaged throughout, definitely deserved a more generous rating from me. (2019-01-19)

Season 2 wasn’t as captivating as the previous season. Lieutenant Harry Ambrose's journeys into his past didn't impress me much. Neither Carrie Coon nor Natalie Paul could compare to Jessica Biel. But the worst of all was that the show lacked a moment of surprise. The season finale wasn't handled very well either. I don’t want to be only critical, though. There was a great atmosphere (for the most part), sometimes even decent suspense, and the story wasn’t bad at all. 4*- (2019-01-21)

The second season’s start didn't reach the heights of the first episode of season one, but it still had that appropriately tense atmosphere. The story grabbed me right away, and I’m excited to see how everything will get tangled up before it all unravels. I also have to commend the creators for their approach to diversity. With Heather Novack, they quickly ticked off three boxes: woman, Black, and lesbian. Bravo, it reminded me of the clever girl in the fairy tale. 4*+ (2019-01-20)

The plot continued to unfold nicely, the pacing was just right, and the strong atmosphere held up. Bill Pullman was as entertaining as ever. However, I can’t shake the feeling that Carrie Coon and Natalie Paul haven’t quite filled Jessica Biel's shoes. (2019-01-20)

The story is starting to twist intriguingly, and once again, the past and present complement each other beautifully, keeping the plot engaging in both timelines. The latest developments have thickened the atmosphere nicely, and it was just shy of earning that fifth star. 4*+ (2019-01-20)

Harry's forest adventure didn’t really grab me — probably because I’m not as passionate about ecology as he is. Still, I'm sticking with a four-star rating and looking forward to more great story development. (2019-01-20)

A bit of letdown for me. The plot seemed to be treading water, and I’m almost certain I’ve figured out who the “unexpected” villain is behind all the chaos. In the first season, the creators kept me guessing until the final episode. This time, they’ve shown their hand too soon. If I’m wrong, I’ll gladly admit it, but I doubt that. (2019-01-21)

This time, the plot had much better pacing, with significant developments in the story. The atmosphere was great, and there was some added tension. However, the almost certain identity of the final villain does take away a bit of the intrigue. (2019-01-21)

I have to say it again — I really miss the surprising moments that made the previous season so great. The shock reveal didn’t wow me at all. Luckily, the episode's plot was engaging enough that I couldn't rate it any lower than four stars. (2019-01-21)

The season finale didn't quite hit the mark. Turns out, my predictions were spot on, so there were no real surprises. Plus, the ending felt rushed, and Vera Walker's actions seemed really odd, which ruined the overall impression for me. (2019-01-21)

Season 3 was a flop in my view. Although it didn't seem so at first, the writing got downright terrible towards the end, and the creators managed to make me detest the character of Harry Ambrose, who I hope will enter a well-deserved retirement after this. (2021-06-03)

The third season of the series didn't start off badly at all, but I found myself hesitating about giving it four stars. It's just that everything is overly politically correct, which seems a bit forced to me. (2021-05-29)