Undone (2019) Season 1: Review

This is a spoiler-free review for Amazon Prime’s new show, Undone (2019).

 Unrivaled

In Amazon’s attempt at having a streaming service of their own, they occasionally strike gold with their original titles. Amazon’s Undone is definitely one of those shows. While it’s not particularly mind-blowing or groundbreaking, it is a series that is covered with ambiguity and deeper meaning. This is definitely a show you could watch several times and still find new things you never noticed. With it being only eight episodes in Season 1, this is an easy feat.

 Unashamed

One of my favorite aspects of this show is how it tackles mental health. Without going into too much detail, the show will make you question the validity of events that happen to the main character Alma (Rosa Salazar, Alita: Battle Angel). Reality altering television is always entertaining, if done correctly.

 Underappreciated

The biggest stand out in this show is the artist vision. The show uses an animation style that isn’t typically used, but makes everything look drawn out; similar to a cartoon. This allows for insanely good transitions and mind-bending visual sequences. It certainly adds to the subject in which the show is trying to tackle. This style is very similar to the 2006 film, A Scanner Darkly. If you remember this film, I’m giving you a virtual high-five.

 Unsure

The only thing about this show that might hold it back from some award nominations is the acting. While the show is filled with amazing talent (Rosa Salazar, Constance Marie, Angelique Cabral, and Bob Odenkirk), it makes the acting difficult to read as good or bad. So much of acting is human expression, so when it’s masked with layers of animation, it makes the actors seem a bit flat at times.

 Understatement

Amazon’s Undone is still a great watch, despite minor issues. It is definitely worth your time watching this series. At least check it out for the incredible animation work done.

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