Lessons in Chemistry (2023) Apple TV Plus Series Review

When Elizabeth Zott finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives, and the men who are suddenly listening, a lot more than recipes. The Apple TV Plus limited series Lessons in Chemistry stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Patrick Walker, and Alice Halsey. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Bonnie Garmus. Should Lessons in Chemistry be on your watchlist? Thanks for checking out my Lessons in Chemistry (2023) Apple TV Plus Series Review!
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My couch rating system:
5 - A must-watch - do not pass this one up
4 - It's really good, you should see it
3 - It's OK - maybe good for a rental
2 - It's not that good and I wouldn't recommend it
1 - It's terrible and I definitely don't recommend it
0 - Cutting off a finger is better than watching this
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[@dianp4824]

I cried non stop during half of episode 3. It was very shocking for me what happened at the end of episode 2. This was unreal.

[@wadsyanayme]

Same here. I gasped so hard at the end of episode 2 and then the crying started 😢

[@amberspledgetopickupturd2864]

The surprise ending of E2 (haven’t read the book) certainly had an impact, my jaw literally dropped from shock! E1-2 did it’s job, I’m hooked and will follow the whole series

[@darkrey_BriesVersion]

same!!! i watched it last night and couldn’t sleep cause i had so many thoughts and i guess the anticipation of Episode 3 coming out tonight

[@elmoblatch9787]

The book is much more satisfying -- way more payoff.

[@spencerhayes4655]

First two episodes were incredible can’t wait for more!

[@ReviewFrontier]

That shot on the lake was stunning. I also haven't read the novel and the 2nd episode's ending just froze me there for a few minutes. This is a great show, I love it.

[@fridayblues216]

I agree, I’ve seen Brie Larson in other movies and shows beyond Ms Marvel and I have always love her acting. Of course, being pretty gorgeous helps too!

[@capalottyslimalini2878]

She’s overhated as Captain Marvel. Never understood the hate. I thought she did a solid job

[@Illyria1217]

@@capalottyslimalini2878they hate her because they call her “woke”. I’m surprised they haven’t attacked her in this show.

[@sitori2509]

​@@capalottyslimalini2878Misogyny

[@RAG718]

I know I am late to the party but I just had a chance to watch and finish this series and OMG!! I thought this was the best tv mini series I have ever seen in a long long time. Mainly because I saw this series come up for nomination for best series in the Emmys (and Golden Globe too I think) !! Now how this series DID NOT win anything is a shocker to me ,,, and how Brie Lawson DID NOT win anything is a double shocker to me ,, for her to memorize all those scientific and chemistry terms and learn the language NO ONE else can do that ,, just an amazing series. Bring on Season II ,, the cliff hanger was wow!!

[@dinocollins720]

Another fantastic video! Thank you!

[@sitori663]

So far it's great. Completely agree with your review & am excited for the upcoming episodes.

[@xeneizeusa]

You are so spot on!!! I loved this series for everything you said and more!!!

[@Gemstar_70]

Wow, a perfect score - that's rare!!!👏 Now, I'm even more excited to watch it b/c it's my most highly anticipated limited series this year. In fact, I often watch your reviews, as well as other reviewers whose opinions I also respect, before I start watching a movie/tv show to get an idea of whether it's worth the watch, especially if one has a slow development. Specifically speaking, if your rating is scored above average, but a movie/tv show isn't catching my interest from the get-go, then I'll usually give a movie/tv show a further chance to develop [in the hope of improving] before I decide to cease watching it completely. That particular choice is based on the fact that I find your opinion often coincides with mine -- not all the time but most often times, and it's even better when the other reviewers have similar opinions. Besides, there are too many movies/tv shows being released expeditiously, on an average weekly basis, that it's not worth spending on one that'll be a time-waster. In any event, thanks for this great review & for always being one of the first to release a review, immediately after a movie/tv show premieres. 👍👍

[@laneromel5667]

Not very often I see eye to eye with critics, but your review is spot on. I completely agree Brie Larson hits a home run. The rest of the cast was very good as well, delivered believable performances. Lewis Pullman's performance was also fantastic, the apple did not fall far from the tree.

[@rwanich1]

I have just watched the 3rd episode and I loved it! For me the most moving part was the point of view of the dog, it wasn't weird at all and I found it so sad. I do not understand why Brie Larson is hated so much by some people, I think she is a great performance. I'm enjoying this series very much.

[@aishaalamoudi599]

usually top critics score lower than total critic RT score. Here, top critics are 100% for the show

[@johnb4905]

MAGA infiltrate everywhere with their B.S.

[@sitori663]

​​​@@Whats.Next.VideosCreative people typically "skew left" so your blatantly racist and ignorant post helps no one. But that wasn't really the goal, was it? I find that racists simply enjoy spewing their hate. Punching down to feel better about themselves. Do better.

[@frankreynolds9930]

​@deagleninja Yeah that's why those top critics are giving The Marvels great reviews I guess.

[@aishaalamoudi599]

@@frankreynolds9930 .... not really, critic RT is 67%, that's very below MCU's average. MCU usually gets A's

[@LiangHuBBB]

keep the reviews coming

[@ChickenOfTheCaveMan]

Just finished it, and it's really good, the odd episode is probably my favorite. It felt like they had to check a few subject boxes sometimes, but it's not overbearing. Larson is great and almost all side characters felt like a good addition when they're introduced or given more light.

[@mariacumbia6261]

I've absolutely love your reviews ! 😊

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Thank you so much!

[@Ali-gb7mf]

I loved the book.

[@KnewYawkPapi]

This was splendidly done! My gosh, I just loved it!

[@BritBrat444]

this show is perfect ❤

[@patientdD420]

Love brie larson and look forward to this. Macaroni gummies? I have some nicer edibles gummies 😉

[@plasmichoneytrip]

Reminds me of my addiction to “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. Love it! Brie Larson nailed it!❤ Can’t wait for the next episodes.

[@dune3j]

This series catches my attention due to the intelligent storytelling, characters and time. I hope watching our past can help us talk and improve parts of our present times. As much as most people can appreciate fiction… can we appreciate the ongoing work to improve socially?

[@theallnighters7531]

The first two episodes were great

[@brandonmcgee1678]

gotta be honest, only saw her in captain marvel (which lets face it, even for a super hero movie was just bad writing) good to see she can finally show her skills off

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

We appreciate your reviews. Keep working hard.

[@josefshopovich7584]

Person of interest was a tv series I really enjoyed! And so is 'The Great' which I highly recommend you to review, true masterpiece

[@ZEPPHISHPELIN6]

Two of my top rated shows are The Oa and Friday Night Lights

[@pimmy465]

I really like her and her past films are all great.

[@bets8863]

Incredible how the script includes so much that WAS NOT in the book and "augments" story arcs of characters for the series. Doesn't even seem like they even read the book. Using contemporary themes (activism for a neighborhood slated for a freeway) and changing the age of a character and how she felt about her husband is so unnecessary. The story was good on its own and didn't need modernization. It's watchable, but as my English teacher always said, "The book is better."

[@frankreynolds9930]

Books are always better for everything since it has more things to tell. Tv shows, movies has to compress alot. Don't know why people keep mentioning it.

[@bets8863]

@@frankreynolds9930 because they changed the ethnicity and age of a main character for starters, that isn't "compressing" it changes the entire way you view the story. If I saw the TV show first and then read the book I would be confused about that character.

[@frankreynolds9930]

@bets8863 Most tv shows and movies does that. It's never 100% the same. Just think them as inspired by book and enjoy both. I have been doing this forever.

[@inkatana49]

My personal opinions about brie aside, it’s nice to see her in a project outside of the mcu. (Same with Hailey Atwell)

[@liz248]

This wasn’t on my raider, but i watch it with a review like that! So far the new Goosebumps show is getting top ratings from me. So fun!

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I still need to check Goosebumps out, glad to hear it's fun!

[@TheJoshLange]

​@@MoviesAndMunchiesyou should consider giving it a try for a review. At least the first episode

[@pablinsky2006]

This show is amazing, the production value, the story and Brie Larson is incredible as always, I don’t understand why people hate her. Excited to watch the rest of the season.

[@SmurfPerfect]

Dog was the real MVP and smartest person bc he knew the feeling and matters of the heart

[@Illyria1217]

This show is phenomenal.

[@pascaldesnoeck8671]

great tv serie

[@TheJoshLange]

"-and the men who are suddenly listening-" 😂

[@minicute2234]

any chemist around that can react to this show?

[@857noel]

This is the best show i have seen in ages

[@kathammer1133]

i love you

[@blankname6629]

The trailers for this show make it seem awful. But it is actually fantastic

[@petiteme1960]

The series on Apple is AWFUL!!! They rewrote the book on screen. Too bad and what a disappointment.

[@stefenleung]

seriously I never appreciate Brie Larson for Ms Marvel. But she really did bring soul to the show. Now I've a bone to pick. It's not common for a white man living in a black community back then, right? It feels like Sloane need to be there just to serve a minority reason.

[@brianng8350]

Candy review - “it’s not that bad” is not an endorsement - mixed message all over your mannerisms… 😂😂😂. Why buy something you can only tolerate? It should be “no!”

[@robinrubendunst869]

Strongly disagree with reviewers enthusiasm. Although cinematography is very good, and design. Ultimately was disappointed with the series story telling, too many loose ends, f on subplots that ayou think are going to be important but ultimately are given short-shrift. I think it could have been more cohesive.

[@NessaDotiktoknessahoangdooffic]

❤❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤❤❤

[@elmoblatch9787]

It was entertaining. However, if you read the book you know that many of the satisfying payoffs are GONE. Why? It's so unfortunate. For example, she never declares on national TV that she is an atheist. Elizabeth is fairly hostile to religion in the book, but unlike the "real" Elizabeth, the series shies away from it. She does not brandish a knife when her TV producer tries to rape her. She does not return to Hastings at the end and fire her miserable manager. In the book, she then says to her manager, "You're just not smart enough" which echoes a comment he made to her near the beginning. These are HUGE touch points of the book. Disappointing.

[@duhduh666]

Brie Larson’s superhero days are over.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Oh my …..

[@Errcyco]

I feel like they want me to hate all white men and that’s the point of this.. show. Weird. Cause it worked 😮😅

[@bets8863]

Hate all white men in that era then, most contemporary men have far more compassion.

[@zacnewford]

why u reading just tell us what you thimk

[@matheuslascasas134]

I’m sure this won’t be controversial at all. Every corner of the internet loves Brie Larson, right?

[@UncleEbenezer77]

She charmed me 21 Jump Street, early in her career, but then she became kinda meh and somewhat annoying. It’s the same for me with Gwyneth Paltrow, who’d charmed me in Se7en…

[@sitori663]

​​@@Whats.Next.VideosAll she did was correctly point out that the vast majority of film critics are white males so when / if white male critics didn't like "A Wrinkle In Time" - a "love letter to women of color" as Brie put it - she expressed that she couldn't let herself care what white male critics thought of the movie. AND she correctly pointed out that there needs to be more published critics who are women, POC and women POC. So of course insecure white guys collectively got their panties in a bunch, and the insecure white women seeking the males' approval. It's fine if guys don't like her. But please stop whining about it!! Deal with your issues especially about strong women who speak their mind! Don't watch her movies. Don't spend your time watching reviews of her movies so you can then spend your time posting negative, bigoted comments!! Seriously get an F'ing life!! 🤦🤦

[@nedmerrill6228]

Haven’t watched but let me guess, men are portrayed as monsters?