- Network: Netflix
- Series Premiere Date: Jan 14, 2022
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As with most series of this nature, it’s better watched over time rather than binged all at once, when the leaps of faith required to get past various illogicalities and inconsistencies can become too exhausting. It’s one of those programmes where you are best advised to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
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With all that said, the trappings are often good fun and the mood conjured is effectively creepy. “Archive 81” will keep core genre fans satisfied, but it’s hard not to feel like a tighter version more committed to a vision beyond being all-over-the-place might break out in a bigger way.
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It’s not that the show would be better if it withheld more, but most of the steps building the world of “Archive 81” outward are done in a way that feels more obligatory than efficient.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 27 out of 35
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Mixed: 3 out of 35
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Negative: 5 out of 35
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Mar 21, 2022This was a great show. It constantly kept me guessing which each episode. It made me want to see the next episode the second one ended.
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Feb 27, 2022found it an enjoyable and engaging watch. Will definitely watch the next season.
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Jan 22, 2022