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A couple in Philadephia went through the trauma of losing their baby son, Jericho. Dorothy Turner (Lauren Ambrose) is a local news broadcaster, and the husband, Sean Turner (Toby Kebbel), is a professional chef. Natalie, Dorothy's kinesiologist, advised them to take care of a therapy doll for a brief period to cope with their loss. However, the wife started getting so attached to the doll as it was her biological child. She hired a nanny to take of her child (the doll). Leanne (Nell Tiger Free), a nanny from Wisconsin, arrives to serve the couple. Shortly after, a real baby with unknown origins replaces the doll. This event deepens the mystery and hooks the audience from the very beginning of the season.
Warning! If you are impatient, this show is not for you!
Throughout the first season, viewers will wonder if Dorothy kidnapped someone's baby? Did Leanne send Jericho back to life? Is this Leanne's son? Is that baby an illusion? The pace of the first season can be a little slow. However, this show carries rich details in each character. It was more about the characters than the events. Fast forward, in season one finale, Leanne will leave the Turner to go back to her cult family. The doll will replace baby Jericho again. This finale will leave viewers with a chaos of unanswered questions. Bear with the show as season two will clean up the clutter, and everything will come tightly together.
Servant is a well-crafted TV show. Unlike many horror shows, Servant does not rely on jump-scare or fancy special effects. It is thought-provoking and storytelling. You will enjoy the development of each character and the development of their relation. Leanne will be able to empathize with the Turners finally. Sean will show his feelings of grief and love to Dorothy. He will grow kinder and more understanding to Leanne. The Characterization of Dorothy's brother, Julian(Rupert Grint ), will take greater space in the show.
Besides the story, this show is beautifully shot. Although it mostly takes place at the Turners' house, the atmosphere, the food representation, the characters' wardrobe, and the framing are brilliant. This show is well-acted. The performances by Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbel, and Rupert Grint are convincing and artistic.
--Raghda Abouelnaga
beautifully shot, with a great deal of suspense, humor and drama. I highly recommend.