Disclaimer Review: Cate Blanchett's Apple TV+ Thriller - A Must-Watch?

Apple TV+ is bringing a new thriller that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Disclaimer, a 7-episode miniseries, premieres on October 11th, 2024. This series looks to deliver thrills with an intriguing plot, incredible acting talent and a truly unique storytelling style!

A Slow-Burn Thriller

The story is told through multiple viewpoints, creating a mysterious experience for viewers who are constantly kept guessing and questioning just what is going on!

At its heart, this story is all about how easily narratives can be used to manipulate us, but it shows this really well and shows how well that really affects cinema itself.

One of the key lines that begins this special miniseries brings to the viewers what to expect and that's a recommendation- “Beware of narrative and form. Their power can bring us closer to the truth, but they can also be a weapon with a great power to manipulate.” The protagonist, a journalist called Catherine Ravenscroft (played by Cate Blanchett), receives a book and knows what that means, for this movie!

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Multiple Narratives

Stephen leaning over a table at a fancy restaurant in Disclaimer Image

The show’s genius really shows in its story-telling. It goes far beyond that initial “warning.”. It's not just the protagonist's story! This is truly multiple stories weaved together as the show goes on.

We get a look into Catherine's world, a mysterious tale with an anonymous narrator, using a second-person narration!
A peek into Catherine’s family life; this means her husband Robert ( Sacha Baron Cohen ) and son Nicholas ( Kodi Smit-McPhee ) are both important!
Then there’s the story of a recently retired teacher Stephen Brigstocke (played by Kevin Kline)! What is compelling, he narrates himself and appears as a central force with his revenge plot as this unfolds!
Lastly, a journey through Italy with Jonathan ( Louis Partridge). There is no narration. What the show shows, instead are some compelling visuals that deliver so much depth, creating its own compelling way to reveal what happens through compelling visuals and images. This adds another layer!

This series' creativity truly makes a compelling, memorable piece.

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Suspense And Mystery

Jonathan taking a picture of himself posing with the leaning tower of Pisa in Disclaimer Image

What keeps viewers enthralled is how Cuarón and his creative team manages to bring viewers into this suspenseful world, questioning what they really know.

The show’s skill comes through in its unique way of creating mystery! Each episode weaves in compelling storylines through unique approaches, leading us to questions and ponder what these mysterious narratives really reveal. The director Alfonso Cuarón uses the talents of Emmanuel Lubezki and Bruno Delbonnel whose experience in cinematography help create powerful moments!

With masterful storytelling techniques, Disclaimer holds the viewer in its thrall from beginning to end!

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Outstanding Performances:

It is hard to talk about Disclaimer without acknowledging its acting talents!

Blanchett as the protagonist delivers one of those legendary roles!

This truly compelling story is just as good with its pacing. The Apple TV+ decision to release some episodes as one batch will mean some changes, however, fans will want more and may end up on the edge of their seats for this entire miniseries.

For fans that may be curious and wonder about this release. The 7 episode series is rated TV-MA! So what was Disclaimer made of?

It's based on Renée Knight's book with the same name and gives us so much about how the narrative impacts both her professional and personal lives. In her work, and life, Catherine Ravenscroft uncovers the true misdeeds and secrets, even forcing audiences to grapple with questions about the morality and influence and how narratives shape one's reality!

Don’t miss Disclaimer! An intense thriller sure to keep you hooked from start to finish! Be prepared for some really great talent, intense pacing, powerful scenes that emphasize a great story. One to talk about even as this release wraps up.

Disclaimer Review: Cate Blanchett's Apple TV+ Thriller - A Must-Watch?

A Slow-Burn Thriller

Multiple Narratives

Suspense And Mystery

Outstanding Performances:

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