- Network: PBS
- Series Premiere Date: Sep 9, 2018
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The cinematography in The Miniaturist imitates a Vermeer masterpiece's interplay between light and shadow, engulfing the action in mesmerizing glow that both augments and glamorizes the weight of what is essentially Petronella’s imprisonment. But the real treasure here is Garai’s icy meanness, which singlehandedly props up the rigid atmosphere within that grim home.
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An engaging and suspenseful series.
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The three-part period piece has some weaknesses in the final chapter, but it is nonetheless an intriguing story led by a trio of stellar performances.
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The Miniaturist may feel raw and green, sometimes naively so, but in its awkward, otherworldly way champions hope and change, and that’s rarely a waste of time.
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The Miniaturist evokes the Dutch Masters with its moody and dark-hued cinematography. Unfortunately, the story is a bit murky too. [17-30 Sep 2018, p.25]
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There are a few really interesting storylines broached casually in the series that would have benefitted from more episodes.
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The miniseries feels both overlong and stunted as it lurches between storylines. ... It’s a shame that the series never quite gels, given how much it has going for it in terms of story, talent, and the truly spectacular production design and costuming that sets off the on location shoots with such style.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 6
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Mixed: 1 out of 6
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Negative: 2 out of 6
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Feb 9, 2019