The Stranger (Dane DeHaan) - Quibi

Slydice

First series in the 10 minute episodes format I think I've come across. 13 Episodes total.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10681780/

An unassuming young rideshare driver is thrown into her worst nightmare when a mysterious Hollywood Hills passenger enters her car.

More spoilery description on wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stranger_(2020_American_TV_series)

Trailer:

The Format:
Watched 01 - 06. I was guessing beforehand that it would probably be somehow bingeable as a show OR maybe feel like a 2/3 parter OR just feel like a film.

So far, it feels like it can work with the once of episodes but also definitely feels bingeable.



The Story:
At this point.. at episode 6:
:eek:

Now that's a cliffhanger! Cos like.. the story had her mother saying she had something in her past and now they don't show the cop still alive!

Also, wow, the way the cop was choking out yer man and he was saying 'I can't breath'. I was like.. :eek:

Then the song!

Slydice

7 to 10: This show is so tense. It does feel like they've got a hook in each episode.

A bit of a wtf

moment when they got into that underground nightclub.

A bit of Terminator

1 feeling from the hotel scenes and police station.

S.M.B.

Certainly looks like Quibis best fictional offering yet. Will check it out.

Slydice

Finished! Solid landing. More a proof of the Quibi concept that anything mind-blowing but well done all the same.

Overall it's a well enough wrapped show that kept me guessing. I'd say you could do it at any pace. Once offs spread out, a few episodes at a time like me or even a full binge.

10 to 13: That scene with the

cops and the doll and JJ. I was totally guessing the whole time.

Then the

tracker in the dog. Only got it after it became clear. Good one.

Shocked at the .. well.. lack of shock about him about to get eaten. I blame Game of Thrones!

Dane DeHaan does seem to be in baddie roles whenever I see him. Not sure he's developing his skill at it though.

Song at the end fitted well..

S.M.B.

Hated the first episode so won't be continuing, not because of the Quibi fornat, the 8 minute episode or the production quality. I just have zero interest in watching the show right now that this first episode sets up. No idea if the tone dramatically changes in the second episode but not going to wait and see.

Will await other high profile Quibi releases instead.

Basq

Bumping this as I think it should be seen by more people..

.. a solid.. probably.. 95 minute watch across the 13 episodes.

More than a little far-fetched and predictable at times, and DeHaan hams it up big time, but it doesn't matter as it remains fun throughout.