Kate Winslet's Mare of Easttown has a 95 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and can be binge-watched in seven hours, according to a television critic who called it the "most addictive" series available.
Luke Eccleston showcased the programme, available in full on HBO Max, describing it as the "world's best mini-series". In a TikTok video, he declared: "If you only watch one limited series this year, it has to be this one."
Critics Praise the Drama
The reviewer elaborated: "It isn't just one of the most gripping and addictive dramas that I have seen, but it genuinely might be the best as well." The HBO original stars Kate Winslet, Evan Peters and Julianne Nicholson.
"Mare of Easttown is a seven-part limited series on HBO Max and honestly, when me and my girlfriend watched this show, we struggled to pause it," Eccleston said.
Plot and Reception
The series follows a young girl who is ultimately found dead in a river, prompting police to begin a murder investigation. Eccleston continued: "This show is full of dark secrets, twists and turns. Every single episode you think you might know who did it - but genuinely, you will be guessing until the very end."
The TV reviewer closed by noting that everyone he knows who has watched Mare of Easttown has told him they "absolutely loved" it. He added: "It's one of the highest-rated shows out there, so get it on your watch-list."
Viewer Reactions
The mini-series also scores 8.4 out of 10 on IMDb following 230,000 reviews since its release in 2021. One recent viewer commented: "I literally watched all 7 episodes in 1 day. Then, after it had all ended, I didnt know what to do with my life. This series is a masterpiece!"
A second person enthused: "They never missed anything. Every single possible detail. Nothing happens without a reason. Not even a single word was wasted." A third IMDb user said: "Best series I have seen in a while! Quality quality quality from top to bottom."
