And the verdict is in .
Benedict Cumberbatchdoes it again in the lead role in Netflix’s new series,Eric. Cumberbatch takes on the role of Vincent, a jaded puppeteer stuck in a deteriorating marriage when his son, Edgar (Ivan Morris Howe) goes missing.
The limited series has already gained praise from critics and viewers. Its ambitious premise attempts to weave together plenty of themes prevalent inNew YorkCity in the 1980s, including crime, mental health, racism, and homophobia.
Ericis certainly an amazing seires, albeit an underrated one, and sees Cumberbatch in one of his most compelling roles lately. There’s no doubt that this should be on yoursummer 2024 watchlist.
If you’ve debated whether or not to press play on thisNetflix series, check out a few of the reactions below and perhaps, it might persuade you. (P.S. Spoilers ahead)
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Ericon@netflixis dark , excited , and captivating . Definitely recommend . modified serial admit paper of alcoholism , drug use , sex , family issues , and delusion . Phenomenal performances by entire cast.pic.twitter.com/1SPR9smo7Z
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Watching Eric on Netflix in which Benedict Cumberbatch does suck and then dance to Gloria with man - sized imaginary puppet . Definitely an interesting series.pic.twitter.com/AKJpKqs4Um
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Have you seen Benedict Cumberbatch being interestingly unlikeable in#Ericon Netflix ? It ’s very good.pic.twitter.com/7QKvn2NZbB
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If you ’re take care for an absolutely jaw - droppingly gorgeous show to binge this weekend , Eric on Netflix is excellent . Benedict Spence , BSC , strike hard it out of the everliving park.pic.twitter.com/stgvQ8O9s6
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So the black kid gets trafficked and murdered BUT the rich footling ashen child course forth has a heroic adventure and a happy ending#EricNetflix#Ericpic.twitter.com/31fwkWqK5f
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Eric on Netflix is marvellous . Great narrative , and societal /historical references , yet no specific twelvemonth or metropolis . It advert to NYC and the mid to late 80s HIV and Aids crisis is so saucy . It addresses homelessness , homophobia , genial health , and habituation effect . I urge it
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Genius in every way . The penning by Abi Morgan , the faultless playacting , the diversion of eighty New York , the way the storylines weave realism & fancy . It ’s got the innocence of a Jim Henson output , an underworld like Dante and tragic Hero like Shakespeare.#Ericon Netflixpic.twitter.com/D76YQIhF3x
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“ TRUTH IS EVERYONE THINKS OF CHANGING THE WORLD NO ONE THINKS OF modify THEMSELVES ” ERIC . NETFLIX . WILDDDDDD BUT THEY get under one’s skin ANOTHER GREAT ONE#ericpic.twitter.com / CqF05BIsfz
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Really surprise nobody is lecture about#Ericon NetflixIt ’s really dependable
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Me every 10 minutes for the past few days#BenedictCumberbatch#ERICpic.twitter.com / WwDzrZyDrE
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It ’s one affair to entrust adultery , it ’s another thing to get pregnant for the young human being you ’re bally who is n’t your husband.#Eric#EricNetflix
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LOCK EVERYBODY THE FK UP#ERICpic.twitter.com / WGvYsiu2oX
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⚠ ️ ⚠ ️Spoiler#EricI got goosebumps at this scene . Benedict Cumberbatch really showed dissemble at a very unlike storey with this scene . I mean whatever award you have , just give them without questioning.pic.twitter.com/8MUNFykOAz
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While I ’m dismiss off blistering takes : I finished#Ericon Netflix and it ’s … form of a debacle ? Points for ambition , since it tries to tackle a * ton * of themes ( racism , police savagery , homelessness , etc . ) , but it wrestles with them in such a gammon - fised and overwrought way . Not a rooter .
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Just finished Eric on Netflix and what started as a “ Cumberbatch , Puppets , Mystery ? Title is Eric ? This is made for me ! ” led to me watching an unbelievable comment on the 80 ’s , paternity , racism , and putrefaction . It felt like something Jim Henson would have been proud ofpic.twitter.com/h9UVHPwS92
