A review by icedfrapp
The Favorites by Layne Fargo

funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The vibes were very cinematic - when I saw people comparing it to Daisy Jones & The Six I was very confused because on the surface it doesn’t seem like they have much in common but between the DRAMA and the documentary transcript interludes, I can definitely see it. I wish the ending had been drawn out a little more, or played up earlier on. It just felt a lil abrupt. But if you’re into a high-stakes dramatic limited series on Netflix, The Favorites could be the book for you