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Summary Apple TV+ has become the home for intriguing TV shows, and it’s adding the new dramedy, Sunny , to its repertoire. The series, created by Katie Robbins, wonders whether someone can ever really know their spouse, while treading softly regarding the moral ambiguity of AI technology. It explores both of these themes fairly prominently, while touching on grief and friendship.
The series is a rollercoaster ride. While it’s not unique in its story of a wife discovering her husband isn’t exactly the man she thought she knew, Sunny isn’t obvious in its handling of the situation, either. Suzie goes on quite a journey that puts her in a position to reckon with her own choices — overlooking certain red flags, not asking enough questions. Flashbacks also act as dreams that play out like what if scenarios.
It’s also helped along by Jones, whose performance teeters between shock, frustration , and the ability to trust. As Suzie, Jones imbues her with the right amount of snark, a sense of defeat and drive. Jones walks a fine line, having to portray Suzie as the grieving widow while also showcasing her other personality traits with limited allusions to her past. The result is a solid performance that sits nicely in the middle of the organized chaos of the story and its subplots.
Sunny Falters In Its Character Development The mystery also drags a bit, but it doesn’t deter the series Close Despite an intriguing mystery and a budding friendship between Suzie and Mixxy , the new Apple TV+ series leaves a lot to be desired in terms of character development. There are hints about Suzie’s life before moving to Kyoto, but it takes too long to glean any answers. It’s unsatisfying to watch a series while feeling like there’s something missing from the puzzle.
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