The premise of this police procedural captivated me and made me want to keep watching, even with its flaws. My reasoning is that the show relies quite a bit on familiar tropes within the genre. It's common for detectives in these kinds of stories to become consumed by their work and bring it into their personal lives: That’s present here. Detectives frequently damage their personal connections because of their jobs: Also seen. And they often ignore orders or disregard safety protocols when pursuing a case: Both are part of the package. Despite those issues, I found myself completely invested in the series. What made that happen? The writing is consistently good; the group of actors delivers solid performances for the most part; and refreshingly, the lead detective is a woman. Furthermore, they weave several storylines together to add layers to the narrative. These strengths outweighed some shortcomings I noticed, which I’ll leave unmentioned so as not to spoil anything. This marks the second time recently that I've watched Kate Winslet completely embody a role. She was remarkable in Ammonite portraying an unconventional archaeologist. It’s clear she isn’t interested in typical romantic roles; she has evolved into someone who can be both a leading actress and a character actor, and it suits her well. I strongly suggest watching Mare of Easttown, and I am hoping that if they decide to create another season, the showrunners will have enough assurance to move past those standard police detective conventions.

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