"As temperatures drop, the promise of a guilty-pleasure thriller about a mysterious man who infiltrates a family with the intention of destroying its patriarch is an enticing invitation. With two episodes set on the shores of a Grecian vacation home, a beautiful cast, and a twisted mystery at its center, Prime Video's "Malice" should draw the attention of viewers who have made streaming series like " The Hunting Wives" on Netflix and " All Her Fault " on Peacock into hits."
"Everyone loves a good piece of escapist nonsense-shows in which the plot threads and character motives don't have to ring true as long as they entertain. And yet, even the guilty pleasure has its breaking point and can vary in quality. When done well, we don't mind irrational behavior and inconsistent characters in the name of thrilling twists. When done poorly, we get "Malice.""
"Creator James Wood's six-part series opens in Greece at the gorgeous vacation property of the Tanner family, led by the charming Jamie ( David Duchovny). From the beginning, the writers drop narrative crumbs about Jamie's past and personality. He's a bit abusive and bullying to his son, and asks people to stay off social media, implying that maybe there's a scandal about to burst."
James Wood's six-part Prime Video series Malice begins at a Grecian vacation house inhabited by the Tanner family and a mysterious newcomer. The cast includes David Duchovny as patriarch Jamie, Carice van Houten as Nat, and Jack Whitehall as Adam, a Tom Ripley–like figure who insinuates himself into the family. Early episodes plant numerous narrative clues about Jamie's past, abusive behavior, and potential scandal. Many of those hints disappear before the finale, producing inconsistent character motivations and a final act that fails to tie threads together or justify earlier setup. Visual appeal and setting contrast with weak plotting.
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