Limited Series – Love & Death

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2023

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Two churchgoing couples enjoy small town family life in Texas - until somebody picks up an axe.

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Critics Consensus

A terrific Elizabeth Olsen gives Love & Death some life, but this rote retelling of a grisly murder does little to distinguish itself from other true crime tales.

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Sophie Butcher

Empire Magazine

Love & Death lives and dies by Elizabeth Olsen’s excellent, charismatic central performance.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 11, 2023

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Jasper Rees

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Though pitched further down the social ladder, this is another high-octane dispatch from the pressure cooker of marriage and materialism that has become the specialty of David E. Kelley.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 8, 2023

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Hugo Rifkind

Times (UK)

Aesthetically, it’s a perfect period piece. Dramatically, it’s neat and wry. But to what end?

Sep 8, 2023

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Branyan Towe

Loud and Clear Reviews

Love & Death features some of the most chilling moments of Elizabeth Olsen’s career to date, she will leave you stunned and makes everything seem so effortless

Rated: 4/5

Jul 29, 2024

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

David E. Kelley masterfully recreates the time and space in an opaque retelling of the grisly crime

Aug 27, 2023

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Anna Miller

Discussing Film

This Max Original limited series never strays away from a very formulaic layout, ultimately giving a wild and interesting case in American history a dull do-over that probably didn’t need to be told once again.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 26, 2023

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Nere N

A great slow-paced story with authentic characters which poses a lot of ethical questions. A real page-turner.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Gabin J

Love and Death is absolutely captivating. Elizabeth Olsen is stunning in her role, bringing so much depth and emotion to a story that’s both heartbreaking and intense. The series pulls you in, not just because of the crime at its center, but because it makes you feel the weight of every choice and consequence. It’s not just about what happened, but why—and how it affects everyone involved. I couldn’t stop watching. Truly gripping and unforgettable. 5 stars!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Cristian s

Buena serie, cuenta una historia real y controversial ocurrida en la década del 70. Excelente ambientación que te pone completamente en esa época. Grandes actuaciones, especialmente de su protagonista Elizabeth Olsen que brilla prácticamente en cada escena. Sin embargo el ritmo es demasiado lento, la trama es plana o por momentos bastante predecibles y desperdicia varios actores en el gran elenco que tiene. Cumplidora.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Aviv G

Wow. I just LOVED this one. What a performance of Elizabeth Olsen. The mimics, everything... what an amazing actress. And every episode was so intriguing and percise. Awesome👏🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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The storytelling can be dumb and uneven at times. But Love & Death still does a good job of making you think about some big ideas vis-a-vis human psychology, relationships, etc., without being too wrapped up in true crime-y schtick. It is intense, and takes itself seriously ("THIS IS A TRUE STORY"), but ultimately doesn't bear the weight of the real events.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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nadia L

I was so hooked on this ! The twist is amazing ! Great acting I highly recommend this

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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David E. Kelley

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Elizabeth Olsen

Candy Montgomery

Jesse Plemons

Allan Gore

Lily Rabe

Betty Gore

Patrick Fugit

Pat Montgomery

Krysten Ritter

Sherry Cleckler

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Episode 1

Aired Apr 27, 2023

The Huntress

After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 27, 2023

Encounters

As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule - no feelings.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 27, 2023

Stepping Stone

A sense of normalcy returns after Candy is forced to take stock of her own marriage, but Pat soon makes a discovery that changes things.

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Episode 4

Aired May 4, 2023

Do No Evil

Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normally as possible; Allan's repeated calls to Betty go unanswered; Candy gives her version of events to the police, who also question Allan about the fidelity of his marriage.

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Episode 5

Aired May 11, 2023

The Arrest

Candy retains Don as her attorney; Allan admits his affair; Pat becomes frustrated.

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Episode 6

Aired May 18, 2023

The Big Top

The trial gets underway; Allan testifies; Pastor Jackie visits Candy.

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Episode 7

Aired May 25, 2023

Sssshh

Candy testifies that she feared for her life and awaits her verdict.

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