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| Netflix | Season Premiere Date: May 30, 2024 |
Summary:
Distraught TV show puppeteer Vincent Sullivan (Benedict Cumberbatch) believes the blue monster puppet his missing son drew is the key to the return of the nine-year-old in the limited series from Abi Morgan set in 1980s New York.
Genre(s):
Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Suspense
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May 30, 2024
Though extremely difficult to watch, “Eric” is outstanding. .... But there is one glaring issue. As Vincent becomes unhinged, he begins to visualize a real-life Eric who taunts him and follows him around. Though the furry blue monster is a manifestation of the puppeteer’s inner torment, it’s a distraction.
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Radio Times
May 28, 2024
May 29, 2024
The Times
May 28, 2024
Several times during Eric I asked myself, “If it wasn’t for Benedict Cumberbatch, would you carry on watching this?” The honest answer is no. Without him there would be far less reason to. Abi Morgan’s drama is well written, yes, but I didn’t find the story particularly compelling, hairy blue monster or not.
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May 30, 2024
The Daily Beast
May 29, 2024
May 28, 2024
The six-part series melts into a CSI-like procedural with aims to tackle race, sexuality, and mental health, but can only muster the most superficial treatment of these subjects. Eric’s characters are as hollow as the puppets of its show-within-the-show – but, crucially, lack a skilled puppeteer to successfully bring them to life.
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Air Date: May 30, 2024
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