Mare of Easttown
HBO | Release Date: April 18, 2021
8.5
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Universal acclaim based on 121 Ratings
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EstoniantoadJun 5, 2021
Another boring suburban murder mystery played by "quality" actor Winslet so it would feel like something deep and meaningful. Do these creators know that there are so much more to life than these made-up stories. Please give us some real lifeAnother boring suburban murder mystery played by "quality" actor Winslet so it would feel like something deep and meaningful. Do these creators know that there are so much more to life than these made-up stories. Please give us some real life television, because I could not go through much of these series, because every next step is basically predictable. What a waste!… Expand
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JRjrApr 24, 2021
Just your typical misandrist TV show that seems to be the norm nowadays. Portraying men as weak spinless characters. Examples of this are, police officer who can't stand the sight of blood, ex husband that seems afraid of his ex and then GuyJust your typical misandrist TV show that seems to be the norm nowadays. Portraying men as weak spinless characters. Examples of this are, police officer who can't stand the sight of blood, ex husband that seems afraid of his ex and then Guy Pierce character who was just desperate.
Kate Winslet is perfectly believable as a small town detective, so why do they have to have such weak male characters? Is it because the writers feel she needed the weak male characters to make her look more capable, thus suggesting without them she wouldn't be thought of as believable detective.… Expand
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truerockMay 17, 2021
Kate Winslet is a very good actor and she turns in a typical very good performance in Mare of Easttown. Also, Guy Edward Pearce's performance as Richard Ryan a creative writing professor is another very good performance.

It's very odd thatKate Winslet is a very good actor and she turns in a typical very good performance in Mare of Easttown. Also, Guy Edward Pearce's performance as Richard Ryan a creative writing professor is another very good performance.

It's very odd that so many critics are so highly impressed with Winslet's performance. It is a typical high quality acting rendition/interpretation that I would expect based on her past efforts. Also, there seems to be a lot of over-the-top impressions of her Philadelphia accent for some strange reason. Is it because the location is not, New York, Los Angeles or Chicago?

Regardless, Mare of Easttown is a much better than average police-detective-murder-mystery plot. I think most people will very much enjoy watching it.… Expand
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bertobellamyApr 25, 2021
The first episode was good at presenting us with the main players of this story. Getting some 'True Detective' vibes —without the dark stuff—. Kate Winslet and Jean Smart are superb Definitely, I'll be watching.
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8
drlowdonJun 15, 2021
When a young women is murdered in a suburb of Philadelphia, detective named Mare Sheehan sets out to investigate and find the killer whilst trying to keep her own life from falling apart. Mare of Easttown could easily have been just anotherWhen a young women is murdered in a suburb of Philadelphia, detective named Mare Sheehan sets out to investigate and find the killer whilst trying to keep her own life from falling apart. Mare of Easttown could easily have been just another in long line of crime series, but thanks in large but to an outstanding lead performance from Kate Winslet, it elevates itself above many other shows in the genre.… Expand
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mkowalesJun 27, 2021
The first episode was bad & got worse as they progressed. The last one was embarrassing.
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9
joyalJun 1, 2021
outstanding !,Kate is absolutely amazing ,one of her best performance ,all cast did well, excellent screenplay and good direction ,this one is emotional and suspenseful blend of entertainment ,once again Kate Winslet is awesome
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10
YonkimanMay 27, 2021
Usually in crime dramas like this one, the twists and turns that provide the drama and surprises come at the expense of believability. So far (I still haven't seen the final episode) this one doesn't. All the characters feel like very realUsually in crime dramas like this one, the twists and turns that provide the drama and surprises come at the expense of believability. So far (I still haven't seen the final episode) this one doesn't. All the characters feel like very real people, with real flaws and real challenges in their life. The few times I thought "Oh, come ON!", there ended up being a credible explanation for whatever seemed out of character. The fantastic writing is combined with stellar acting, as well as excellent direction & cinematography to make a tense, exciting, and thoroughly enjoyable show.… Expand
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9
eva3si0nAug 12, 2022
Mare of Easttown is a gorgeous mini-series. Despite the blacks and lesbians agenda, as Netflix usually promotes. But still, this is an HBO product and this is not the main thing here. Mare of Easttown is a great finished story with a goodMare of Easttown is a gorgeous mini-series. Despite the blacks and lesbians agenda, as Netflix usually promotes. But still, this is an HBO product and this is not the main thing here. Mare of Easttown is a great finished story with a good cast. The main thing is not to stop after watching the first series, because the action in it almost does not develop in any way. Definitely one of the best TV shows of 2021. And just one of Kate Winslet's best roles over the past few years… Expand
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8
JLuis_001Jun 6, 2021
HBO keeps proving why they're the best company in the game.
Nobody does shows like them. Especially miniseries.
Mare of Eastown is another home run for the company, and just in this half of the year, it rises as one of the best televisionHBO keeps proving why they're the best company in the game.
Nobody does shows like them. Especially miniseries.

Mare of Eastown is another home run for the company, and just in this half of the year, it rises as one of the best television works of this 2021.
I can predict that it will be in a lot of the top 10's by the end of the year.

Kate Winslet has earned an Emmy nomination.

I love these stories. A killing, the suspects, the detective, and the mystery. And this was a very entertaining one, and also I got it right.

If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.
All seven episodes are available now.… Expand
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9
Iamcritical86Jun 13, 2021
I rather enjoyed this little mini series. Although the plot was nothing earth shattering, I've always been a huge fan of both Kate Winslet AND Jean Smart, and seeing both of their stellar performance in this show totally made up for the fewI rather enjoyed this little mini series. Although the plot was nothing earth shattering, I've always been a huge fan of both Kate Winslet AND Jean Smart, and seeing both of their stellar performance in this show totally made up for the few shortcomings that this series had. Well done!… Expand
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jesusmejiasDec 29, 2021
If Mare of Easttown does not move you inside...go and seek help. Its brilliant, Kate Winslet is outstanding... the plot pure masterpiece. HBO has done it again. If you love series this is a must see & probably the best of 2021.
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UncleWillardMay 31, 2021
I liked it at first, but mostly because it took place kinda near me (we'll, the town is fictional, but they got the Delco accent down fairly well). It lost me about midway though. The mystery was a let down and it didn't bottle the ends. It'sI liked it at first, but mostly because it took place kinda near me (we'll, the town is fictional, but they got the Delco accent down fairly well). It lost me about midway though. The mystery was a let down and it didn't bottle the ends. It's not a place I want to go back to. They're not characters I find compelling. Honestly, that town sucks and I wouldn't want to live there.… Expand
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10
maaden_sweJun 25, 2021
One of the best criminal dramas ever created. Dont watch trailers, dont read about it, watch the episodes and be amazed.
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7
booondMay 31, 2021
Solid through episode 6 but the last episode is a disaster. The multiple twists piled on were poorly executed. Does anyone in town believe in lawyers?
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10
EMDRJul 21, 2021
Great performance of Kate Winslet in a show that I recommend for its high quality. I hope in a second season announcement soon. Wonderful!
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7
SPARTAN-010Jun 13, 2021
Pretty solid story, lovely characters, serviceable premise, OST is pretty. Nothing to say technicality wise really.
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9
AngryBardJul 19, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A rare gem in the 'mystery crime' genre in that it doesn't take you on a wondrous journey and then end up dumping you in the middle of nowhere. Countless times I have watched such dramas and all the good work in the early episodes is completely negated by a totally unbelievable ending - this is certainly not the case with Mare as the ending is every bit as good as what preceded it. On the acting front I think that this is Winslet at her best supported by an excellent cast - Jean Smart being the pick of a very good bunch. Oh if they ever have an Emmy category for best portrayal of someone who is dying to laugh out loud but can't because it would be totally inappropriate then KW would win it hands down (watch episode 4 and you'll know exactly what I mean).… Expand
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8
Pan_KrytykAug 13, 2021
Jest to warty polecenia serial do oglądnięcia. Usiadłem i ciurkiem 7 odcinków oglądałem. Scenariusz jest wciągający, a gra aktorska Kate również jest na wysokim poziomie.
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10
paltareinaNov 5, 2021
kate winslet, jean smart, julianne nicholson. I laughed, I cried, I had many epiphanies.
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9
DunkaccinoJan 11, 2023
It is overly-convoluted (although extremely intriguing), but Kate Winslet's career-best performance is what's the best point of the show is.
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4
gugaaMay 9, 2022
Slow, slow. Too many uninteresting characters. Too much feeling, no content.
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manutsawin_jAug 3, 2022
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