CupThe new Stephen King-approved horror adaptation gets Rotten Tomatoes off to a good start. Cup recently debuted on Peacock, arriving just in time for the spookiest month of the year. Eight-episode series based on the novel by Robert McCammon stingWith The Handmaid’s Tale star Yvonne Strahovski and Gray’s Anatomy alumnus Scott Speedman starring. The story follows an unlikely group of rural Georgians who must work together to confront a mysterious threat that threatens their survival. King praised the show before its premiere, comparing it to Lost And From.
Taking into account all the feedback, Cup confident start Rotten Tomatoes. The adaptation has 72% based on 18 reviews, with the score dropping to 6.30 out of 10.. However, if you narrow the ranking down to what the website considers “Top Critics”, the ranking drops to 44% based on 9 reviews. The rating will definitely change as new reviews come in.. But at the time of writing, five reviews were negative and the rest were positive. The consensus is presented below:
Stylish and truly scary CupThere are some spills in the human drama, but the atmospheric scares of this horror series leave a pleasant aftertaste.
What reviews say about the cup
There is controversy over the show’s effectiveness
In one of the more positive reviews, Megan Navarro of fucking disgusting praises showrunner and executive director Ian McCulloch and writes: “McCulloch’s careful plotting and effective atmosphere pay off, resulting in a tense and rewarding first season.” But the question of plotting and how effective it can be in reaching out to potential Cup the second season is a source of controversy. Daniel Feinberg from Hollywood Reporter discovered that Peacock’s show was “evasive to the point of extreme boredom,— screaming at the horrors created by James Wan for stubbornly avoiding answers.
Some reviews fluctuate similarly, with some claiming that Cup it is a successful adaptation that combines family anxiety and effective fears. But although many reviews emphasize this this horror film has some truly memorable visuals and standout momentsHowever, the controversy mainly centers on whether the series works at eight episodes. Promola Khosla IndieWire claims yes, citing the show’s meager release schedule: “The tone is constantly tense. That’s fine for a two-hour movie; harder for a six-hour binge; and fully managed in weekly installments“
Our take on a cup of tea
Example of the first two episodes
WITH Cup With a cast that also includes Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGeever, Caleb Dolden, Emily Bier and Luciano Leroux, the first two episodes do a good job of introducing the main characters and some of their conflicts. But by the end of the second half hour, something happens that will make viewers question whether they want to stay in the horror series that Wan created. While overall review is mixed, Peacock Original is relatively short and fast-paced, making it easy to try.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes