Suspense thrillers are one of the most popular genres on TV these days. Romance and drama have long taken a back seat for TV viewers, and suspense, mystery and thrillers have taken pride of place in the viewing habits of digital audiences. If you’re one of those people who love a good suspense thriller, we’ve got the perfect one for you.
The series in question is titled ‘Sharp Objects‘, and it is currently streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. The HBO show is adapted from Gillian Flynn’s bestselling novel of the same name. ‘Sharp Objects’ is the debut novel of Gillian Flynn, who is also the author of ‘Gone Girl’, which was also adapted into a blockbuster hit movie.
‘Sharp Objects’ is an 8-episode miniseries, starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Miguel Sandoval, Will Chase, Jackson Hurst, Sophia Lillis, Lulu Wilson, and Elizabeth Perkins. It is directed by Jean-Marc Vallée.
The series is centred on troubled journalist Camille Preaker (Amy Adams), who returns to her hometown to cover a story about a series of murders. While she’s there, Camille must face her critical mother and come to terms with her personal demons.
The television adaptation of ‘Sharp Objects’ is dark and compelling, and a definite mustwatch. The series received rave reviews from critics when it premiered on HBO in July 2018. The series is rated an impressive 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The official synopsis of ‘Sharp Objects’ reads, “After treating her mental illness, crime reporter Camille Preaker returns to her hometown to solve the murder of two young girls. However, she is forced to face and deal with her own demons too.”
‘Sharp Objects’ is streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. Watch it this weekend, and tell us in the comments how you liked it.