The Mosquito Coast
Apple TV+ | Release Date: April 30, 2021
4.6
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Mixed or average reviews based on 23 Ratings
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tdebugDec 19, 2021
Looks like they forgot the plot. Some story about some people, but you never actually understand what is happening - who are the people and why they are running. Yet another footage without a script from apple tv.
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dr0nzerJun 17, 2021
started of good but throughout the series key questions don’t get answered, as a viewer you never know what’s going on, why they’re running, and you’re very disconnected from the characters all the time, the main actress got very annoyingstarted of good but throughout the series key questions don’t get answered, as a viewer you never know what’s going on, why they’re running, and you’re very disconnected from the characters all the time, the main actress got very annoying towards the back half of the season, the kids as well.. there was no screen chemistry. Plot points were always avoided by lead characters with “not now”or “this is not the time”…. If the point is to not care about it, job well done. I hope there isn’t a renewal, money is better spent elsewhere.… Expand
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podaddyMay 26, 2021
Very disappointing effort. Chemistry between Theroux and George is NIL, and Theroux's character is thoroughly unlikable. It's just not interesting to watch the entire family be constantly in peril knowing that they'll be some unimaginativeVery disappointing effort. Chemistry between Theroux and George is NIL, and Theroux's character is thoroughly unlikable. It's just not interesting to watch the entire family be constantly in peril knowing that they'll be some unimaginative plot twist to miraculously bail them out. Older sister, the rebellious teenage daughter, though stereotypical, is pulled off well by the young actress but the son is just annoying. Cinematography is top notch but the writing is garbage.… Expand
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SoulshockerMay 28, 2021
Episodes 1, 2, and 3 are interesting but average. Episode 4 is fantastic, and I really got super excited for this series. Episodes 5 and 6 are horrible, completely stupid and pointless, and makes you seriously think someone else wrote EpisodeEpisodes 1, 2, and 3 are interesting but average. Episode 4 is fantastic, and I really got super excited for this series. Episodes 5 and 6 are horrible, completely stupid and pointless, and makes you seriously think someone else wrote Episode 4. This series had a lot of potential, but it just didn’t work.… Expand
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myemailnamelolaMay 31, 2021
This show has a child killing people. Awful show and the main character maybe
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romiraiMay 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Starts well. But episodes 4 and 5 were big let downs. Incoherent story , average acting, poor
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pblaurenMay 25, 2021
Not good. A fake Ozark and you may as well watch the original. Or watch breaking bad. Both are just better versions of the mosquito coast
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TVJerryJun 5, 2021
Justin Theroux stars as an idealist, inventor and very smart man who, along with his wife and 2 kids, are constantly on the run from the US government. When their latest location is revealed, they set out on a quest for safe haven in Mexico.Justin Theroux stars as an idealist, inventor and very smart man who, along with his wife and 2 kids, are constantly on the run from the US government. When their latest location is revealed, they set out on a quest for safe haven in Mexico. After the first episode, which takes its time setting up the situation, the rest of the series turns into a highly-involving, peril-fraught adventure. They constantly get into scrapes that seemingly have no solution, but smart papa always manages to find a way. The writers played the narrative cards close, teasing around the reason for their fugitive state. Even though some of the situations strain credibility, the performances are involving (although Theroux's continual stern demeanor gets a bit tiresome) and the journey proves highly compelling. NOTE: The novel was penned by Paul Theroux, uncle of Justin. (7 one-hour episodes in Season One with 2nd season already announced)… Expand
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OlivierPielApr 30, 2021
Ep 1: Cinematography is as slick as anything coming your way. Theroux basically continues his "The Leftover" role, aka "I'm a hot American dude lost in a Kafkaian novel". And that is fine. It's nonsensical but pretty. Better than serious andEp 1: Cinematography is as slick as anything coming your way. Theroux basically continues his "The Leftover" role, aka "I'm a hot American dude lost in a Kafkaian novel". And that is fine. It's nonsensical but pretty. Better than serious and dull, don't you think? Is it why so-called professionnal critics have a problem with it? Do they always need to be handed a cliche ridden plot like one of those sanctiminious pseudo-realistic HBO shows preaching about the "societal problems"? Or in other words, if it's not clearly pushing a "woke" agenda/doesn't have "diversity" actors, do they vote it down...just in case some shriller guy complains there is no one-eyed black transsexual in the show?… Expand
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UncleWillardMay 9, 2021
It's got an Ozark/Breaking Bad feel I like, and thus far I like everyone in it. I'm 3 in and I'm excited to see more. Justin Theroux is perfect casting as the father.
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JoeyGFeb 18, 2023
Season 1: mildly interesting.
Season 2: utterly boring garbage.

Don’t waste your time here.
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MATPWJan 30, 2022
Series / Season 1 of The Mosquito Coast has terrific leads in Justin Theroux and Melissa George. Melissa's character Margot Fox needs to have her role stronger in Season 2 and get off the often-used episodic TV chase - aka Bad Robot tool.Series / Season 1 of The Mosquito Coast has terrific leads in Justin Theroux and Melissa George. Melissa's character Margot Fox needs to have her role stronger in Season 2 and get off the often-used episodic TV chase - aka Bad Robot tool. Season 1 focuses on Justin Theroux's Allie Fox, and it does play into a narcissism he might have, at least he seems narcissistic. This could be a plot twist. The characters are bland - I didn't passionately care about any of them. I binged it because I watched everything else on Apple TV+ and this was the last unwatched show. It wasn't a must-see Apple TV+. Compare The Mosquito Coast to Weeds on HBO - from Episode 3 we cared about Mary Louise Parker's Nancy Botwin, the kids, and Hunter Parish's Silas Botwin. Then we cared about Guillermo Diaz's Guillermo. And, he was a bad guy. Let's also compare The Mosquito Coast to Apple TV+ Invasion. Episode 1 was powerfully engaging.… Expand
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milosz_bMay 26, 2023
8/5. Excellent first season. A gripping and suspenseful mystery. The second is much worse. A slower action, a boring story with threads added forcibly.
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