Pieces of Her (2022) Netflix Series Review

[@lifetheslowway]

I agree with you completely. The show is made well and has intriguing elements but it takes so long to get there and they’re so worried about protecting the mystery that most of the time you’re just wandering around aimlessly watching but not understanding. Then when you finally get the answers you’re like “that was it?”. They set her up to be some secret Jason Bourne. I won’t say it’s a total letdown or waste of time, the performances are strong and there are some genuinely thrilling twists and turns, but it doesn’t hit the mark. Too bad because it has a lot of good bones. Just needed to be cut tighter.

[@darlamae9876]

Exactly!!! Lol

[@Marcinex]

In my eyes the series is good, it's not a masterpiece but it's not a stinker. Netflix is a mixed basket of better and worse series and for a random pick I made the other night, this one and 1899 were good picks I made. The acting is good, the atmosphere is 100% done well, the locations are simple enough to recognize and work with, the 30'yr old daugther is a mess just as it should be, well done!

[@johncoll4456]

I was half way through and had no idea what was going on. I'm glad I read this review. I thought I missed something. Disappointed.

[@barski8885]

The total lack of any resemblance between young Jane and Toni Collette is very distracting. It seemed like she was going to be some CIA badass because of her ninja moves in the cafe, but she only had a bit of lame terrorist training, and just witnessing a guy slice a throat with a knife through his hand doesn't give her the same ability.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Bro I totally agree. After the first episode it fell in the mud. They dragged this thing out much longer than it needed to be.

[@vitopasquu1883]

I just started watching this show I'm still on the first episode and I am already annoyed with the thirty year old :-)) She's like a ten year old when she's in trouble, it's so frustrating. 🤬😄

[@Leospirit90]

Basically the actress is 34 so I think it makes sense to me .

[@carycoller3140]

@@Leospirit90 A 34 year old acting like a 10 year old makes sense to you? Rally?

[@Vgen21]

OMG THANK YOU ! I just finished the first episode and I was wondering if I was able to continue watching cause I couldn’t stand the 30 yrs reaction at the gas station 🤬🤬🤬

[@imnesere]

I would have liked the series to begin at the diner when the drama started. I almost quit it because the first episode had a first takeoff. But, I respectfully disagree with your review. I like that there are more quetions than answers. I like that it's not predictable. It has enough drama, intensity, mystery and missing answers that keep viewers guessing and intrigued. I'd give it a way higher rating than you did.

[@peterm6927]

I love Toni Colette and that is why I started watching this show… I’m in beginning of episode 4…..but I’m having a hard time watching it because I’m yelling at the screen because of the daughter….plus there are some gaps…. I mean how did the guy at the bar get on her trail just hours after the guy broke into her house….. for me the daughter is kind of ruining it for me … just my opinion

[@jdsguam]

I agree with most of your take on the series; but, I would give it a better rating. I did binge it just today. I enjoyed it.

[@velcro-is-a-rip-off]

Would I binge it if not for T.C.? Probably not...

[@DT-hx4gz]

The daughter kept me frustrated the whole entire show 😭

[@idgeek]

I agree. this could've been 4 episode max. It/s VERY slow paced mini series with many, many repetitions. It started interesting, but soon turned into "can't wait to end".

[@orion8835]

I have found the whole series heavy, draining and while credible in it’s storyline, yet nevertheless dry. Collette plays so many situations but it all just became ugly after a while when it should have become thrilling for the viewer. The slide down is compounded with her plain speaking daughter who runs all over the place as if she is a spy ( she’s not) with some kind of training ( she has none) . It gets goofy. The men are quite sexy in this film, the women all plain. It’s a rather odd film that headaches with endless flashbacks making Toni Colette play so many situations it’s a wonder we all didn’t lose our identity in the process watching it. I felt it was interesting but after a while I just didn’t care anymore. Everyone felt long gone and rather futile with far too many secrets. It could have been done better. There was a lack of hope nor one character that felt they had a future. Dreary watching. And I think that was the point that people make horrible des idiots in life instigated by others and plots abound in those identities. In turn changing some course of destiny. Only to spend ages setting the record straight and chasing after the reversal. But it all felt too late.

[@bbwt9991]

Toni Collette is fantastic, I've always liked her acting. Appreciate the review, and I do lose patience if something slows down to the point of boredom.

[@Nostromo2144]

Toni has been a favourite of mine (and many Aussies!) since way back...Muriel's Wedding days? If you haven't seen that gem of a dark comedy/drama, you owe it to yourself. Watched 1st ep of Boys Diabolical - hilarious! So will prob binge that. Maybe Picard S2. :)

[@brianmsahin]

Appreciate the review. I like Toni Collette but this seems like a miss for me. Right now watching Devotion, an Italian production about a couple and their relationship. I'm not usually into this type of movie, but the chemistry and machinations going on are beyond the usual cookie cutter scripts of marital affairs. Very engaging, excellent acting, directing and nice views of Milan where it's set. I spent a lot of time in Italy, Rome, Padua, Venice and Sicily, but never Milan. After watching this I want to go!

[@7ebr830]

You need to watch The Young Pope, with Jude Law.

[@brianmsahin]

@@7ebr830 Saw it! It was excellent. Thanks for the reminder!

[@7ebr830]

@@brianmsahin 👍

[@LincolnClay98]

I appreciate you so much for saving my time! Not all super heroes wear capes.

[@shawna0849]

I gave up on episode 3.

[@sanefegraphic]

I gave up on episode 1

[@johncoll4456]

Ditto!

[@dondi2129]

It was Long and drawn out. Also I didn’t like any of the main characters. 5/10 for me . It was Meh

[@dudenotsoperfect9366]

Only 2 couches? Half a couch of. Too bad. Was really looking forward to the show. Thx again for a real clear review!

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I really wanted this to be better, and was so hopeful!

[@Littlebirdinatree]

Made it to the 6th episode and i really wanted to like this series. It mentally exhausted me trying to keep up with the story line. If you like to binge, take my advice and avoide doing that with this show. Youll be mentally exhausted lol

[@kathytoth1583]

I so agree with your review. I really wanted to love this series but I barely liked it. Flashbacks aren’t my favorite tool to reveal a storyline, and here they were hardly ever clear as to what I was watching. I also normally love Toni Collette’s acting but I never warmed up to her character. The ending to me, instead of a shock, was a more like yeah I could see that. Then I was angry because I sat and watched the whole thing hoping it would get better but never did. Oh well.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I feel that anger at getting to the end and just feeling disappointment!

[@Mixwell1983]

I was really looking forward to it and I have to agree with your take on it.. The first few episodes really got me interested but towards the end all the hype was kind of a let down.

[@ateam404]

As always, an excellent overview. I'm on episode 5. I like the series but I need them to spill the beans spilled a little more as the story progresses. I think the daughter is the main person in the book but when you have Toni Collette playing the mom.... The actions of the daughter are too immature for a 30 year old. I know she wants to unravel the story of her mom but I cringe every time she does something traceable or just down right dumb (all the visiting..is just a hard no!). Also still in the dark on who are the good guys. With 3 episodes left, I can smell a plot twist.

[@ba8501]

I have just gotten halfway through the second episode. I almost didn't finish the first because I couldn't take how dumb and annoying the 30-year-old daughter was. Oh my goodness. I wanted to reach through the screen and knock some sense into her! LOL, Toni was the only thing that kept me watching.

[@TheDresen12]

I was just in to the fourth episode of the show and saw on my phone, that you did pop out this review. I immediately stopped to check out your opinion ... I was already fearing what you analysed ... last kingdom is a pretty good show !!! I did read the books, they're awesome ... Did you watch "Reacher" ...it isn't a flawless show, but it's enjoyable

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I'm loving The Last Kingdom! I didn't like Reacher, but I know so many did, which is awesome. That being said, I'm looking forward to what they do next with his character and what the story is like.

[@kristieproudfoot3966]

I hated the ending, if this is a one off show. If we are getting a second season, I guess we are to receive more of the same. Was the cause of Charlie's crash? Who is really the father of Andy? I agree with your review.

[@AntonDaMan]

It was great enough to binge in two sittings!

[@johncoll4456]

Great???

[@platwnoanofelis]

As always fantastic review straight to the point. Is it possible to do a review in the Netflix show"One of us is lying"? Everyone is talking about it but for some reason there are no reviews. As always thank you for the consistency and devotion! Greetings from Greece.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I didn't even know about that one. I'll add it to my list to check out!

[@dudenotsoperfect9366]

@@MoviesAndMunchies not worth the time. 2 couches

[@JamesAnderson-dp1dt]

I think the writing was very poor. If you really pay attention and think about it, both the characters are depicted as falling prey to horrible naïveté, and display just blatantly bad decision-making at several points. The mom is often spiteful towards the decent people who are trying to help. The daughter is just whiny and immature. It doesn’t paint a very pretty picture of how Netflix views women.

[@nista4ever]

I love Toni Collett and she was great of course but the story really didn't make sense.

[@balletabela]

I watched most of it in fast forward. I guessed the government arrangement in episode one and was wondering when they'd just tell her. The handler was obvious. I guess they're waiting for a second season to go more into what abuse the grandmother went through and where she is now. Also, there should be a copy of the tape.

[@ertfgghhhh]

I watch whatever miss toni does since she was in that wedding. As a mother, i got caught up in this pronto. **SPOILER** And as a mother i got sooooo aggravated. A 30yr old woman should be able to follow simple directions her mother gave her: dont call cops, go straight there, do not use gps. People are so hardheaded!!!!

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Right?? That frustrated me too!

[@ateam404]

OK! Did she not see her mom in action at the diner? Nancy Drew out here trying to solve a mystery when she could just wait for her mom to tell her everything at the safe house.

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

Currently catching up on my kdramas. Have a great weekend.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Nice!!

[@moomoopuppy508]

You mean other than the news? I was going to watch this, but I'll watch The Terror, since fellow channel subscriber, Vengeful Sage, recommended it in your Against the Ice review.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I enjoyed The Terror. I haven't seen the second season though.

[@cutzymccall7675]

Sweet Magnolias, Emily In Paradise, Fauda, the entire Lebanese series of dramatic melodrama soaps, The Good Bandit (one of the greatest) Newly Rich, Newly Poor, Mafia Dolls. Many others too numerous to mention.

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

Rock on!

[@veganpeace7890]

I saw the trailer and was so excited, I love Toni Collette. What a disappointment!

[@XxhimynameiscynxX]

This is a completely different story from the book. The ending in this show was dumb. The book had a much better ending that had closure.

[@DandeeDonna]

Toni Collette stellar as usual. Bella Heathcote's transformation from aimless loser to fearless sleuth unbelievable.

[@johncoll4456]

My take also.

[@eddybrock227]

Aren't female actors called actresses

[@cutzymccall7675]

Not any more. Actors.

[@Trektech1980]

The show had such potential. Unfortunately it's filled with plot convenient character motivation. Then it has no end. I don't suggest you waste a piece of your time watching this show.

[@ogarcia515]

Too many episodes! Yes! Too much time-jumping!

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

This isn't even worthy of 6 eps, it's an afternoon special imo

[@patientdD420]

Great cast, seems to be missing a lot of contents. This is why I check your reviews on box sets.👍 🍿 🌱💨🐢💚

[@carycoller3140]

What an unnecessarily confusing series. If there's a second season I won't be watching it. Much of it didn't make much sense at all.

[@Nisa-vk5fr]

Total waste of time...😠😠😠😠😠

[@beyonceknowles27]

I gave up after mid way of episode 2

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

You saved yourself a ton of time!!

[@skyhigh33716]

Not interesting enough to watch it

[@chazzmother]

30 year old 13 year old. The daughter ruined the entire show. I’m about to stop watching it

[@angelosaopaulo1]

very BAD soap opera.

[@Rebrandking]

this show was a drag

[@hirosam7]

I thought it was awful. Toni C was good .Bella H was awful. Who directed this? it was just awful

[@jimforrestal4218]

The show is hot trash. Toni Colette is basically combing through her wallet the whole time. Its shot like a lifetime movie. None of the decision making of the characters make any sense and are incredibly predictable. Even the minutea is nonsensical. Although I did laugh the whole time

[@maxengelmann5824]

You like my profile

[@Vss86]

No

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

More movies equals more fun!!!

[@magentapurple8823]

People are always looking for someone to blame. Blame God. Blame that intelligence constantly creating us without giving us an inkling of what is going on. Blame god.

[@johnnybodine9062]

Too many foreigners in my American series and movies hate the fake accents

[@nadeygmail944]

Who?

[@cornholius]

Pretty decent series. As a bay area native, the filming scenes in SF are laughably unconvincing. Sydney harbor is nothing like the SF bay.