My rating: 4 out of 5
Mrs. Davis was an Amazon suggestion for me. Usually, I ignore these, but the synopsis intrigued me: a nun fighting an AI. Having grown up in a Christian household—and as a fan of Warrior Nun (and still active church member)—I like those fantasy stories derived from the stories told in the Bible. I wouldn’t say I am deeply religious, but rather a hopeless romantic who believes there must be something like karma (I know, not a Christian concept, so let’s call it God…) or life after death. Yet, the science enthusiast in me knows there’s no evidence for such things.
However, I decided to give the show a try, and after the first 20 minutes, I was left wondering, “Watzefack am I watching?” Even after the first episode, I still had no clue where it was going. But the ending compelled me to watch the next episode. It wasn’t until at least episode 4 that the storylines began to untangle, and the bigger picture became more and more visible.
Ben Travers of IndieWire wrote, “Mrs. Davis is made to entertain, first and foremost, and it’s a highly enjoyable experience whether you engage with its deeper issues or not. Betty Gilpin is delightful. The larger ensemble matches her irresistible energy. The visuals are colorful and vast. The scripts are tight, the momentum unwavering, and the sheer joy palpable.”
Rolling Stone‘s Alan Sepinwall said, “Mrs. Davis featured some of the crazier plot twists you will ever see, yet managed to be genuinely moving and thoughtful even in the middle of all its ridiculousness.”
I couldn’t agree more with these reviews. The way Mrs. Davis is told proves that creative storytelling can elevate a story, and the idea behind Mrs. Davis isn’t bad at all.
I had never heard of the show before Amazon suggested it, but it truly surprised me. I would recommend it any time, even if you’re not particularly interested in Christian history.
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