Sharp Objects

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 8, 2018
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 227 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 157 out of 227
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 227
  3. Negative: 45 out of 227
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  1. Vancomycin
    Jul 23, 2018
    7
    Too many flashbacks suppress the pacing of the series giving each episode more of a plodding feeling than is necessary, but Amy Adams does a typically flawless job carrying each scene and pushing this gritty drama forward.
  2. Edjackson
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    Unique sense of style, superb acting and interesting plot. This makes as one of the biggest surprise this year, and certainly the biggest thing in TV.
  3. Ciprian1997
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Promising story! The atmosphere is great and i love the relation between characters. Pretty good so far, I'll wait to see where is going this series.
  4. JDDallas1
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PISSED! WTF did you have the TRUE STORY buried AFTER the EFFIN credits!!! YOU ARE NOT MARVEL! DON'T DISRESPECT YOUR FANS WHO'VE INVESTED 8 (SLOW) HOURS IN YOUR SHOW..GIVE THEM THE TWIST AT THE END AND THEN IMMEDIATELY ROLL CREDITS!!! I turned it off thinkin that was TRULY "The End" only to be told NO! there was more! AM I alone here?

    Other than that..Good show..kinda slow..but good..hard to follow..casting was totally wrong. Just how the F old was Adora..and how could she have such a young child..woman looked like she was 70. Also -even though beautiful-Amy Adams trying to acting like she was late 20s when she's 43. I kept thinking somehow we were gonna find out this was all a flashback. Altho casting Samantha Lillis (girl from IT) as young Amy Adams..jeez..she could be her daughter..good job there. Also, Amy Adams sleeping with 18 yr old..Jeez try this today if you're man..the "Me Too" Army was rise up in a heartbeat..any sympathy you may have had if the "hero" were a man and done this would have immediately evaporated.    … Expand
  5. Yurchik
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Very good show. For the last year, he's probably the best I've seen! Really!
  6. prms
    Jul 31, 2018
    8
    i've watched three episodes so far. I think there's genius here in the storytelling. Initially the flashbacks and the too close for comfort camera-work and fragmentary, momentary shots might be annoying or seemingly pointless, but i think they are very intentional and constructive: taking us deeper into the main character's experiences. It also seems to be going pretty deep into identityi've watched three episodes so far. I think there's genius here in the storytelling. Initially the flashbacks and the too close for comfort camera-work and fragmentary, momentary shots might be annoying or seemingly pointless, but i think they are very intentional and constructive: taking us deeper into the main character's experiences. It also seems to be going pretty deep into identity issues and how sexual expression are so vexed for teenage girls especially.… Expand
  7. nicolalola
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    Very well written. The show has been keeping me hooked since Episode 1. I cannot wait for next week. Excellent show.
  8. bulger_paul
    Aug 15, 2018
    8
    I feel premature reviewing Sharp Objects, since all of the episodes aren't out yet, but the slow burning details gradually implied through Wind Gap's gossipy characters have kept me hooked, as has Amy Adams, who's just good in literally everything she's in.

    I'll come back and say more when the series is over.
  9. vgmkyle
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    I went into watching this show with the expectation that it would continue on HBO. Wasn't sure about it at first, but it ended up being a great mini-series with very disturbing characters. The show develops quickly over 8 episodes but I liked the pace and delivery.
  10. nokyam1
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A série é maravilhosa, a ambientação é incrivel e o clima criado nao deixa a desejar, sem falar da atuação de Amy Adams, que é incrivelmente maravilhosa, é uma ótima adaptação e não decepciona os fãs que já leram o livro.… Expand
  11. amheretojudge
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    mocks over misogyny..

    Sharp Objects Sharp Objects is a character driven miniseries created by Marti Noxon that depicts an emotionally challenged reporter whose current project or case has got her into revisiting her hometown and past that eventually spirals out series of dreadful events. It is rich on technical aspects like stunning background score, metaphorical cinematography,    mocks over misogyny..

    Sharp Objects

    Sharp Objects is a character driven miniseries created by Marti Noxon that depicts an emotionally challenged reporter whose current project or case has got her into revisiting her hometown and past that eventually spirals out series of dreadful events.

    It is rich on technical aspects like stunning background score, metaphorical cinematography, fine art designing and perfect editing. The camera work is something to look forward to as it is shot beautifully with amazing visuals that seeks viewers' attention through it.

    The three dimensional characters, eerie resonance with practicality and its tendency to go mild with a shock-and-awe policy are the high points of the series. It's finely detailed script and awareness of the surrounding offered to the characters which the makers uses it wisely, helps a lot for it to convey the message.

    As much as complex and mysterious the relationship is between the mother and the daughter, the chemistry that stands out is between Adams and Curry and the primary reason to that would be its fragility and the perspective that it depicts it with (all the conversation on the phone are beautifully written).

    The adaptation by Gillian Flynn; who also wrote the original novel, is smart and explicit if not gripping and the primary reason it keeps the audience tangled in its web is the awareness of the characteristics of the characters and the palpable tone offered to it.

    Jean-Marc Vallee; the director, is bang on his bucks on executing such a dark and fragile concept where he visits place with bold approach and unflinching argumentative revelations. The performance is utterly dependent on its protagonist Amy Adams that delivers the expected stellar performance and is supported decently by Patricia Clarkson and Chris Messina.

    Sharp Objects eradicates one's usual judgements and mocks over misogyny on such large scale that the audience writhes on the seat in an awe of its excellence.    … Expand
  12. ahmedaiman9999
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    A masterfully shot, directed, edited, written, acted slow-burn show that makes your skin crawl with its Gothic atmosphere, anchored by a hypnotizing soundtrack and cinematography, and well-designed grim setting thanks to Jean-Marc Vallée's unequaled direction. Sharp Object also has a superb cast led by Amy Adams who proves that she's one of, if not the best actress of our generation.

    (8.5/10)
  13. JavierHenriquez
    Aug 14, 2018
    9
    Excellent, Amy Adams in her best character. It shows a tough theme, which many people live, depression, and the lack of confidence generated by a childhood suffered.
  14. eagleeyeviking
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Capturing not only the source material's tone and mood, but also delivering its dark themes effectively, HBO's "Sharp Objects" is a masterful murder mystery with sharp writing, acting, and direction.
  15. Takox
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    One of the best series of this year. Amy Adams acting is perfect, probably the best portrait of a mental disease I've ever seen, and her character development was well executed. Adora and Amma characters made me feel so many different things, specially in the last episodes... I love that almost all the narrative lays on women. The photography and art direction are terrific too!
  16. ugurr
    Aug 8, 2018
    7
    a good summer series. one to one for kill time.Amy elegant.no jobs in other actors.
  17. JLuis_001
    Sep 15, 2018
    7
    It took me a while to finish it because frankly I had lost some interest. It did not close as strong as I expected, besides that I'm no longer comfortable with Jean-Marc Vallée's style because in my opinion he has has become very repetitive. He abuses a lot of the flashbacks in all his films, even in the recent Big Little Lies and also in this one and he directs them and structures them inIt took me a while to finish it because frankly I had lost some interest. It did not close as strong as I expected, besides that I'm no longer comfortable with Jean-Marc Vallée's style because in my opinion he has has become very repetitive. He abuses a lot of the flashbacks in all his films, even in the recent Big Little Lies and also in this one and he directs them and structures them in the same way. Seriously, just watch them and you'll see.

    It deserves more attention because the story is pretty good and Amy Adams once again delivers another solid performance to her impressive filmography but it didn't really impressed me.    … Expand
  18. GrantD243
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    Sharp Objects is based on Gillian Flynn's debut novel and follows Camille Preaker, who is a journalist that heads back to her hometown to cover a murder case. This is the definition of a slow burn TV show, and because of that this show is not for everyone. Some people will find it extremely boring, and some people will think a lot of the episodes are filler and not entirely focused on theSharp Objects is based on Gillian Flynn's debut novel and follows Camille Preaker, who is a journalist that heads back to her hometown to cover a murder case. This is the definition of a slow burn TV show, and because of that this show is not for everyone. Some people will find it extremely boring, and some people will think a lot of the episodes are filler and not entirely focused on the actual "story", which is the murder case. However, I believe this is a masterful use of the slow burn style of story telling. The murder case is more of a backdrop. It is present in every episode and ultimately it is what keeps the story moving forward, but the main focus here is on Camille, the screwed up town that she grew up in, and the terrible people that live there. A lot of people may also find the random flash back cuts a bit jarring, as they are often without audio and only last a few seconds. I loved the editing style of this show, and found the flash back cuts to be a great story telling device. It gives us a little bit of background info every episode without having to have an entire flash back sequence. Now, the biggest question about a slow burn show is whether or not it paid off, and I think it did. The twist at the end, while not entirely unpredictable, is very satisfying and I think is the perfect end to the show. This is quite possibly one of HBO's best since the first season of True Detective, but Sharp Objects won't appeal to as many people. I'd recommend at least watching a couple of episodes to see if this one is for you.… Expand
  19. Astoria21
    Sep 17, 2018
    8
    Vida y misterios de la dama de blanco

    Decía J. R. R. Tolkien que no todos los que deambulan están perdidos. Esa podría ser una incógnita, otra más, en el universo creado por Gillian Flynn en su novela Heridas abiertas, convertida en una serie de ocho episodios para HBO dirigida por el talentoso Jean-Marc Vallée. Hay lugares donde uno se queda, y lugares que quedan en uno. Win Gap    Vida y misterios de la dama de blanco

    Decía J. R. R. Tolkien que no todos los que deambulan están perdidos. Esa podría ser una incógnita, otra más, en el universo creado por Gillian Flynn en su novela Heridas abiertas, convertida en una serie de ocho episodios para HBO dirigida por el talentoso Jean-Marc Vallée.

    Hay lugares donde uno se queda, y lugares que quedan en uno. Win Gap está ubicado en el condado de Northampton, en el estado de Pensilvania. Uno de esos pueblos que se parecen a todos los demás, pero que en realidad no tiene nada que ver con ningún otro sitio. Camile Preaker (Amy Adams) trabaja como periodista en la ciudad hasta que es enviada a Win Gap, su pueblo natal, donde se han cometido varios asesinatos de niñas. Poco va a tardar en rememorar los motivos por los que se fue. Bocanada a bocanada, Camile volverá a respirar este aire de calma tensa en una atmósfera casi irrespirable durante la narración de estos ocho episodios, salpicados de un ritmo lento pero capaz de inseminar en el espectador la sensación de que algo extraordinario va a suceder en cualquier momento.

    Heridas abiertas trata sobre el fracaso de la naturaleza en todos sus ámbitos. Flores incapaces de crecer estando rodeadas de agua, animales sin la capacidad suficiente para efectuar la metamorfosis, paisajes urbanos llenos de soledad, una comunidad que se odia y se nutre de los secretos de los demás, el fomento constante de una cultura y forma de vida decadente, sin futuro, ligada a un pasado manchado de sangre y la incapacidad de leer en la piel de los demás lo que les ocurre. La serie de HBO es un whodunit en el que ni siquiera su secreto puede solventar la lucha del bien contra el mal. En este pueblo de Pensilvania, las damas de blanco son ángeles feroces con sed de destrucción, mientras que los seres nocturnos y oscuros, arrinconados por el fracaso social, acaban siendo los testigos más fiables en un pueblo donde nadie aprecia tanto la vida como quienes la perdieron.

    La memoria es el instrumento con el que los demás nos construyen. Esa acaba siendo la lucha de Camile en la serie, hasta que su personaje finalmente se da cuenta de que bajo la superficie de lo sucedido, incluso en las formas elegantes y tiempos reflexivos que posee la historia, sigue yaciendo una germinal locura , un **** feroz que consigue resistir y abrirse paso hasta un terrorífico tramo final. La insana denuncia de Heridas abiertas es la incapacidad del ser humano para resolver todos los estropicios del paso del tiempo, causante de heridas imposibles de cicatrizar, aunque se creen lugares donde niñas en patines deambulen junto a sus amigas a altas horas de la noche sin temor a que les pase nada. Qué razón tenía Tolkien.    … Expand
  20. carito3663
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    This mini HBO series is a perfect thriller in which you can see a complicated situation between Camille and Adora, Sharp objects travels through the reasons for their intricate relationship and the effects that this has had for Camille. This series generates a great interest because nothing is predictable and when it seems that it is, you need to pay attention. I recommend watching and enjoy it
  21. All_ButTrU4
    May 12, 2022
    8
    The best thing about this southern Gothic mystery is it's tension,a taunt drama that simmers to an understated plot twist you definitely won't see coming. Just as good as the source material with an even better soundtrack
  22. Staffa
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    This grade does not reflect how perfectly done this TV show was. Storyline, performances, direction, soundtrack, photography, everything is so perfectly adjusted. Thanks Jean Marc for letting us mortals watch this before dying. What a genius!
  23. geewah
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    One of 2018's best shows.
    A slow burn thriller on the return of a journalist to her home town, that opens scars for her and the locals.

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#39 Best TV Season of 2018
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#21 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#18 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Richard Roeper
    Dec 14, 2018
    100
    Graced with some of the best performances Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson have ever given, directed with sure-handed and sometimes flamboyant style by Jean-Marc Vallee and dripping with honey-coated but often barbed dialogue, “Sharp Objects” is flat-out great television.
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Kaitlin Thomas
    Aug 17, 2018
    85
    With many men and women working hard to give off the appearance of a perfect existence while others still close their doors and turn a blind eye to the darkness that clings to the corners of Wind Gap, trauma and abuse have been allowed to continue in a cyclical pattern for years. It's unclear through seven episodes how and if that will ever change for the people of Wind Gap as a community, but perhaps by the end of the series Camille will at least have found the answers — and the strength — she needs to be able to finally put the horrors of her own life behind her.
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  3. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Jul 30, 2018
    70
    The eight-episode series stretches its mystery to nearly unbearable lengths. ... It’s not as dense as Vallee’s “Big Little Lies,” but it does give its female cast meaty roles to savor. Clarkson gets the biggest slab, but Adams, Perkins, Scanlen and Lillis make the most of theirs. For them, it’s an acting banquet. Cut thinner, it might have been prime time prime.
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