Season 1 – Escape at Dannemora

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Jason B Yes, the pace is slow, but the series is never boring mainly because of the excellent cast--Patrica Arquette and her relationship with her husband in particular standout and keep things interesting. I recommend not researching the real life story in advance for the best viewing experience. The expansive, tension-building episodes that lead up to the escape and the consequences explored in the final episodes are the payoff. This briefly allows us into the shoes of the inmates where the repetitive, gnawing nature of confinement allows us a tepid empathy for inmates Matt and Sweat as they plot their escape, and meticulously prepare for it, before the reality of their crimes strips it all away. EFD is a slow burn crime thriller that patience will reward. Deft direction and a stellar cast make it an excellent addition to TV & film prison escape pantheon. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Lesley B Good acting and cast but should have been 6 episodes at most. Too drawn out Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review Billy K Excellent in every regard. Intriguing story, well written, and perfect acting. Thanks to all involved. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review DMC M A little more graphic than I thought it would be. I was surprised to see it was directed by Ben Stiller! I think of him in comedies only. Benicio was a little "sleepy" throughout the series, his character was interesting - and lot more ruthless than I expected. I hardly recognized Patricia Arquette - she was amazing! The acting was excellent. It's full of surprises, I really liked the series overall. Well done. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Mike P Solid crime drama and prison break drama; a la Escape from Alcatraz and Oz...There's also shades of Mrs. Soffel here...And this is a docudrama of very true events; actually; focusing on the infamous breakout at New York's Clinton Correctional Facility in 2015...And it's sparked by a superb performance from Rosanna Arquette as prison employee Joyce Mitchell.. And there's a very controlled and reserved tone throughout; using a slow-burn approach to generate suspense...Indeed, this series IS the very definition of solid. Recommended. 👍 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review Amy k This was a compelling series. The acting was fantastic, the story fascinating, the pacing is terrific. Great film making that is all about showing not telling, exciting and engaging. This movie made me think about the horrors of solitary confinement, the fact that fellow humans are put into solitary for years and decades is sickening to me. Maybe this movie will get people to protest solitary confinement in their state. Here is a place to start: https://unlocktheboxcampaign.org/# Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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