The 2005 film with the same title was definitely iconic, and making a series out of it was a big responsibility for the makers. But sometimes, the pressure gets the best out of you. Asking for proof? Prime Video’s “Mr & Mrs Smith” is the prime example.
So, what’s the deal with the Smith couple?
A spy thriller meets rom-com. That is the best way to describe the vibe of the series as Prime Video might have a gem on their hands. Practically speaking, as soon as January ended, the platforms were letting their best stuff be free.
And now, as “Mr & Mrs Smith” is streaming, the series is getting a really strong response from the fans. It can even surpass the original 2005 film in terms of quality and pleasure.
The series, in the initial stages, was uncertain as it faced a delay, and after that, there was some turmoil regarding the lead actress. Fleabag’s Phoebe was supposed to be Mrs. Smith.
Currently, on Prime Video, they released all the episodes at once, making it worthy of a binge-watch.
But then, as you start streaming it, it all comes together. The chemistry on the screen just works, the show manages to pull off some wonders, even the storyline is interesting enough to stream it, and the reviews are indeed positive.
As of now, the show debuted with a strong score on Rotten Tomatoes, managing to have 86% on Tomatometer and a 60% score by the audience. Again, it is hit by the duality of opinions, the critics vs the masses. Keeping that aside, the series does look promising.