Yeah I totally agree with that. The genetic dynasty aspect is really fascinating but parts of the show went a bit too βhigh artβ and should have focused on just being generally enjoyable instead
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I found the (girl) math prodigy line very unconvincing/fake. Not in the concept, but the way it was written and performed. It put me off.
"Apple is trying to imagine how poverty looks like and how normal/poor people are talking/acting and completely failing at it. While the Empire character was something they understand well..."
That's what I was thinking at the time I watched it.
Thatβs a great observation. Come to think of it, I didnβt really enjoy her character.