But as a deliberately paced story about obsession, dependence, nature vs. nurture, sexual awakenings, sexual deadenings and other delights, The Act is a pill bottle filled with pure and unfettered anxiety.
Every bit as engaging as it is disturbing, the true crime character study is anchored by two masterful performances from leads Patricia Arquette and Joey King.
If it could be condensed into a single capsule, the first season of Hulu’s new anthology drama The Act would already be one of the most effectively harrowing campfire tales ever told.