A newHBOcrime drama is maintaining its perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, even as more reviews come in. The cable network is synonymous with the genre, going back toThe Sopranosand its impact on television as a whole. But even in recent years, with shows likeMare of EasttownandSharp Objects,some of HBO’s best showshave blended murder and mystery with more personal stakes and character studies.
This year has been no different, kicking off withTrue Detectiveseason 4. Led by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, with Issa López as showrunner and director,the anthology’s return garnered strong reviews.The Penguinfollowed that same path, with praise for Colin Farrell, Cristin Miloti, and creator Lauren LeFranc for telling a compelling crime drama that didn’t necessarily have to exist within Batman’s world. One of HBO’s newest originals looks to keep the trend going.
Get Millie Black Has A Perfect Score
It’s A British Detective Saga
Get Millie Black, which recently debuted on HBO, is maintaining its perfect score onRotten Tomatoes. The crime drama, which streams on Max,stars Tamara Lawrance as the titular Millie-Jean Black.An ex-Scotland Yard detective, Millie returns home to Kingston, Jamaica to work on missing persons cases. But she soon finds herself trying to save her sibling, find a lost child, and solve a seemingly impossible case. The five-episode series also stars Joe Dempsie, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, and Chyna McQueen.
Hailing from Motive Pictures, the series is a co-production between HBO and Channel 4, with Marlon James as the creator and executive producer.
Get Millie Blackcurrently holds a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is based on 11 reviews.Though the score may fluctuate as more reviews are aired, the series has maintained its perfect score since reviews for the show have started to be added in the past several days. The average rating forGet Millie Blackis currently 6.6/10.
The Verdict On Get Millie Black
It’s Worth A Watch
Although there is some disagreement about how effective the twists ofGet Millie Blackare, there is widespread agreement over the strength of the performances and that the series will be satisfying for viewers who are familiar with the rhythms of the genre and know what to expect. On the whole, while it may not be a top-tierBritish crime drama, the new arrival is more than solid.
Get Millie Black
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A former Scotland Yard detective returns to Jamaica to investigate a missing persons case, which leads her deep into the underworld of Kingston. As she uncovers dark secrets, the case threatens to expose far more than she ever imagined, exploring themes of identity, race, and post-colonial trauma.
