Episode Guide
Raven’s Rock is hosting a game night picnic to celebrate the end of summer. The Simplex Solution will be in attendance, as will Mommy Queerest. Midsommar Madness will be in full swing, and trust issues are sure to arise. No white after Labor Day is advised for those looking to avoid any potential conflict or drama. ..
The Lake is a series about a group of people who go on a camping trip in the woods. The idea is simple but the execution is not. The first few episodes are good but as the series goes on it becomes more and more convoluted. The characters are not interesting and the plot does not make sense.
The story is about two people who have a complicated relationship and how it affects their lives. It revolves around Justin and Billie, who are estranged but still have a close relationship. The story is about their relationship and how it affects their lives.
Justin takes the summer to reconnect with his teenage daughter, Billie, whom he initially gave up for adoption. This trip to the lake is just what the doctor ordered for them to reconnect. ..
Billie meets Killian, the son of Victor and Maisy-May. Killian is actually Justin’s step-sister and their sibling rivalry immediately ignites from the middle of the first episode until the final chapter. The prize here stems from their father’s cottage.
The house is in a trust, but at the moment, Maisy-May is living in the cottage right now. She’s in line to do with it what she will. Part of that comes from renovation work which she intends to start soon. Well, not if Justin has anything to say about it. He wants to fight against this, intending to battle his step-sister for the rights to this house – no matter the cost.
The series sees these two butt heads and compete as much as they can. There’s the usual litany of games, backstabbings and twists and turns one may expect from something like this, as the show teeters between comedic drama and outright sitcom.
The tone of the show can feel a little too one-sided at times, with the rivalry between Billie and Justin taking up too much space in episodes. This is particularly a problem late in the show, as the rivalry between them becomes more important than other divisions.
The finale of “Stranger Things” feels hollow and a bit of a cop-out. I won’t spoil what happens here but suffice to say, it’s unlikely to win over everybody who watches this.
There are several other subplots that interweave around this though, including Billie and Killian’s romance, Justin dipping his toes back into dating, and a few other subplots involving different characters around the lake. It’s all pretty standard stuff and for the most part, is actually quite enjoyable to watch. ..
The first episode of “The Handmaid’s Tale” is a bit rough around the edges, especially as the show doubles-down on its messaging but once this settles into a more consistent rhythm, it becomes much more enjoyable.
The Lake is a show that is best watched in small doses, spread out over several weeks rather than trying to binge in one go. In doing the latter you can’t help but feel the idea would have worked so much better in movie format.
The series looks great and was filmed in Canada, which is no surprise given the natural beauty of the North American country shown off in all its glory. Expository shots of the lake are a really nice touch, while the filming locations are idyllic across the board. ..
The cast of “13 Reasons Why” is diverse and includes recognizable faces like Julia Stiles and Jordan Gavaris. Madison Shamoun is also great as Billie, while newcomer, Sydney Park, brings a fresh perspective to the role of Hannah. ..
Ultimately, The Lake is akin to booking a two-week holiday and running out of things to do after nine days. There’s definite fun here and the setting is a welcome change from the norm, but it also loses that initial spark before the end. The show continues past its prime and ultimately fizzles out with an underwhelming finale. ..
The Lake is a great show, but it could have been better with a shorter run time. The shots of Canada are absolutely fantastic, and for that alone, this is worth checking out.
