8/10

‘We need someone that could keep the monsters out. But the truth is, we didn’t stand a chance. The monsters were already there.’
The 10-episode limited series takes place in 1970’s New York with Danny Sullivan (Tom Holland) is arrested in connection to a shocking crime. His associates are nowhere to be found and Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried) who is assigned to the case actions a series of interviews with Danny to piece together the involvement.
It is inspired by the story about Billy Milligan which is the name of the person who inspired the character Tom Holland plays.
The first three episodes of this gripping psychological thriller reminds me a combination of the Joker and the Fight Club.
The casting of the film and the way that each episode was shot, is incredible. The different ways of photography that linked so well, especially in the first episode was very cleverly done. Some shots in the first few episodes such as the scene where he walks down the road after a party and the trees are intertwining makes the audience aware of the pathetic fallacy.
The opening credit art that keeps on shifting, it always draws me in and sets the mood for the show.
The sixth and seven episode is by far the best, it makes up for the deliberate confusion in the early episodes which is so cleverly and sympathically done. Amanda Seyfried is an unbelievable actress and it’s great to see a snippet of Rya’s life and her background into the storyline. The creator and writers of the show made the characters and plot with compassion.
Tom Holland’s acting in the Sixth and Seven episode is remarkable. I can’t tell you why as that would be spoiling the plot. Let’s just say that he surprised me with his delivery every time.
The penultimate heart wrenching episode sets the scene dramatically for the finale.
The finale makes a beautiful ending to an brilliant show that in my opinion that everyone should go and watch.
The Crowded Room improves in each episode that you watch and honestly, I am not really into psychological thrillers, but this might be my favourite show recently.
There are three main themes to this outstanding show, and which are mental health, redemption and self-discovery.
Rotten Tomato’s critics have given the crowded room only 30% however, it does not reflect it at all. Everyone has judged this TV show too quickly and haven’t given it time to develop.
If anyone is struggling with mental health, please seek help and know that you are not alone.
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