First off, the lead actors are awful. Their acting is reminiscent of someone doing reading something rather than saying it; there is little emotion or engagement with the material. When the reporter does display any emotion, it’s either an inappropriate, giggly mocking tone that makes no sense or a weak faux outrage. Further, that same character supposedly lives in a U.S. town, but pronounces “sorry” like a Canadian and mispronounces “Nevada.”
Additionally, there are continuity issues IN THE FIRST EPISODE. In one scene, a character doesn’t know the sheriff’s name or who he is, and then is pointing him out using his first name in the next. How did he know which person was the sheriff? Why so casual about someone he doesn’t know?
The show might be interesting (wouldn’t know because I can’t even get through Ep. 2), but I wouldn’t waste your time. I can name at least ten podcasts with a similar spooky/mystery vibe that ARE enjoyable.
