The eight-part Apple TV+ series 'Shining Girls', starring Elisabeth Moss, has become a fan-favourite binge-watch. Released in 2022, the drama is based on Lauren Beukes' 2013 novel and follows Kirby Mazrachi, a newspaper archivist who dreams of becoming a journalist. After surviving a brutal attack, Kirby experiences unsettling shifts in her reality, with details of her life changing without warning.
A Unique Crime Thriller
Years later, Kirby learns of an incident with striking similarities to her own attack. She teams up with crime reporter Dan Velazquez, played by Wagner Moura, to investigate. Together, they uncover evidence linking a mysterious serial killer to murders spanning decades. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo, Chris Chalk, Amy Brenneman, and Jamie Bell, whose portrayal of the villain received widespread acclaim.
Fan Reactions
Despite some less favourable reviews, many fans have taken to social media to defend the show. One wrote: 'I just finished the first 3 episodes and I'm quite intrigued. Yes it's a slow burn & slightly confusing as of now but it isn't boring at all. I find the whole idea of revealing the murderer first and then unraveling the logistics behind why and how he did it quite refreshing.'
Another fan echoed: 'I feel like this show is being largely misunderstood. The show is slow to reveal new information, because they set the viewer up with a lot right from the get-go. We already know who the attacker is. What we do not know is how he's doing it, or what exactly he's doing.'
A third viewer posted: 'I don't have a clue what's going on, BUT my goodness the acting is superb. Intense, dark, and puzzling.' Another commented: 'I'm 4 episodes in and wish I could just binge watch the rest right now!'
