Swarm

Prime Video | Release Date: March 17, 2023

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Ratings

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TVJerryMar 24, 2023

2 things up front:
1. A "stan" is a super-obessive fan.
2. Donald Glover is the creator of this series (along with his Atlanta writer Janine Nabers). If you watched Glover's Fox series Atlanta, you know that his storytelling technique2 things up front:
1. A "stan" is a super-obessive fan.
2. Donald Glover is the creator of this series (along with his Atlanta writer Janine Nabers).
If you watched Glover's Fox series Atlanta, you know that his storytelling technique sometimes veers into different styles or subjects, often with a surreal edge. This new series stars Dominique Fishback as a stan who takes things to extremes in a very dark and unsettling way. It's virtually impossible to discuss this without a spoiler, so if you don't want to know more STOP READING.
Turns out that this disturbed young woman determines to kill anyone who isn't a big fan of her beloved Beyoncé-type singer. Yes, she is a Black female serial killer. Fishback gives it her all, but the character doesn't get much depth to generate empathy (Billie Eilish does a nice job in her role). Being that Glover is involved, this isn't the usual serial killer series. Instead, it's a look at extreme fandom with abrupt violence and continual weirdness that's more upsetting than rewarding.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 2, 2023

An interesting portrait of obsession that touches on issues that should be questioned by people who suffer from the unhealthy mania of fanaticism that afflicts the main character and which in my view is one of the most significant thingsAn interesting portrait of obsession that touches on issues that should be questioned by people who suffer from the unhealthy mania of fanaticism that afflicts the main character and which in my view is one of the most significant things about its plot. Especially because of the trauma that triggers it.

On the other hand, there is also a noticeable plot deadlock when the main character stops advancing.
Every episode her situation changes, but she doesn't. She remains the same killer until the end of her more than ambiguous conclusion and therefore the story loses freshness and the focus becomes exhausted because you can only wait to see in the last episodes who she is going to kill and what was the reason that provoked her.

It's worth a look. It's still interesting despite its flaws, but expectations should be lowered.… Expand

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QhasiMar 24, 2023

I hardly ever say this, but ignore the mixed critic's reviews. This show is so brilliant. It really shows us what happens when "stan" culture goes to far. And the producers don't hold back. They do, however let the audience down with theI hardly ever say this, but ignore the mixed critic's reviews. This show is so brilliant. It really shows us what happens when "stan" culture goes to far. And the producers don't hold back. They do, however let the audience down with the anti-climactic ending. Just unsatisfactory. For that reason, I give it a 6 instead of a 9.… Expand

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pangipinguApr 1, 2023

Despite the breathtaking performance delivered by Dominique Fishback as a deranged and misunderstood stan, Swarm suffers from a lust for all-encompassing inclusion when it comes to the subject matter.

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