THE SHORT VERDICT:
Despite relatively low buzz going in, Show hooked me early and kept me engaged with its strong emotional throughline and characters that felt easy to invest in. A very pleasant surprise indeed.
That said, I did feel that Show falls just short of its full potential in the final stretch, via a narrative decision that I felt limited the emotional depth that it could have achieved.
Even so, there’s enough warmth and heart here, that I came away feeling satisfied overall.
Not perfect, but a solidly good watch that I would still recommend.