In 2008, 18-year-old Marie Adler was raped in her apartment. He reports the crime to the police, but his word is questioned. The authorities then decide that Marie’s report is false and pressure her to recant, costing the trust of those around her. He doubted himself, finally retreated, they won.
Accused of lying, justice went against him and he was prosecuted for false declaration. But in front of him, two interested investigators could change everything…
“Based on real events that no one believed“: this is what the incredible poster promises. Indeed, the 2019 police mini-series created by Susanna Grant is inspired by reality. And if Marie Adler isn’t her real name, she wouldn’t be on the list of Netflix series heroines who absolutely inspire.
To tell his harrowing story, the show is based on a press article “An unbelievable story of rapeBy Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong, published in 2015 and winning the Pulitzer Prize, which covers the cases of serial rape in Washington and Colorado, as well as the book. False report (2018), by the same authors.
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Voice for the Victims incredible Struggling, like this 7 series, his subject reveals with faithful precision and uncompromisingly, in a clinical manner, the traumatic ordeals they must go through, especially when they are not taken seriously. Neither moralizing nor crude, the series, with its horrendously violent modesty, highlights a scandalous legal case that is not an isolated case.
Adding to this poignant subject matter are the visceral performances of its three lead actors, all three of whom are Emmy-nominated for the occasion. Kaitlin Dever (Booksmart, Dopesick) shines with sincerity in Mary’s skin. A true rising star, she’s just been cast as the most important character in The Last of Us Season 2… alongside the wonderful Merritt Weaver (Nurse Jack) and Toni Collette (Legacy). After all, here it is Woman gauze What it takes: the perspective of women, whether they are victims or investigators.
There is pain and anger on the part of the audience in this intense series – rated 4.6 and 4.3 out of 5 by the press and AlloCiné viewers – which is (too) true and deeply disturbing. Part 7 of the best series that will make you cry on Netflix incredible is powerful and meaningful and life-changing in just 8 episodes.
incredibleCreated by Susanna Grant with Caitlin Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Weaver…
Season 1 to watch on Netflix.
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