‘Eric’ Review: Benedict Cumberbatch, Imaginary Puppets, and a WTF Ending

The Prestige TV Podcast

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Tv & Film

4.4 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker fight with the monster under the bed to recap ‘Eric,’ the six-episode limited Netflix series starring Benedict Cumberbatch. They start by discussing their complicated reactions to the pilot, why the subplots are much more interesting than the main story line, and how the narrative becomes increasingly convoluted as the show progresses (2:06). Along the way, they unpack its attempts to tackle an overwhelming number of heavy themes throughout the bizarre crime drama (18:01). Later, they talk through the tonal whiplash and surprising twists in the finale (23:49). Hosts: Charles Holmes and Jodi Walker Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:10.1	Today, we're here to discuss a very,
1:12.2	very complicated television program. It's called Eric. Released on May 30th, the six-episode
1:19.5	series was created by Abby Morgan and Lucy Forbes, the stars Benedict Cumber Patch in the leading
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1:31.2	while being hunted by a large metaphorical blue monster.
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