Please tell me that you are watching everyone’s new guilty pleasure, How to Get Away With Murder, the latest hit TV show from über producer Shonda Rhimes. If you are not, you must. And I’m not just saying that because I’m a murder mystery author.
Here’s why…with NO SPOILERS!
1. Viola Davis is fierce!
This phenomenal film and television actress began to get her due when she was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her work in the 2008 film Doubt. And later when she was nominated for both awards again for the 2011 blockbuster The Help. She has a way of piercing your flesh with her voice and intention. I remember an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent that she appeared on as a crooked rent-a-cop. Bone chilling! Now she is Annalise Keating on How to Get Away With Murder. And everyone knows to get out of her way.
2. Ensemble casts are always filled with unlimited possibilities.
From cutie pie character Wes Gibbins to promiscuous Connor Walsh, there are all kinds of personalities and motives to toy with. Hook-ups, sexual tension, competition, and hidden agendas.
3. The darkness of many of the sets and scenes draws you into the mood and provokes you to tune into what’s going on.
I’ve read some pretty funny comments online from viewers who say they can’t see because the lighting is so dark in some of the scenes. I find myself squinting and leaning forward when that happens. But I definitely don’t stop watching.
4. The flash forward scenes are intriguing.
I immediately think of the game of Chess when I watch the scenes from several months ahead. I suspect someone or some people have put things into motion. Forecasting, foreshadowing, but no foregone conclusions. Each episode surprises me.
5. The courtroom scenes are electric.
A collage of Matlock, Perry Mason, and The Practice episodes. You can even see influence from Murder, She Wrote. Facts, fiction, innnuendo, and impossibilities. So exciting. And courtroom antics that a novice can follow.
Are you watching How to Get Away With Murder?
What do you think of the show?
Do you watch Shonda Rhimes’ other two #TGIT shows?
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This show definitely sounds interesting. Hopefully they have it on Netflix, I’ll look it up. Thanks for sharing!
It is! It’s on ABC on Demand also. Thanks for stopping by, Ritchil.
Hello Kimberly! I’ve only been able to watch one episode but I LOVED it. Ever since I saw the first commercial of the show before the season began I wanted to watch it. You’re right Viola Davis is fierce and one of the reasons I was so excited to watch it. This show is brilliant and fuel for my imagination and creativity. Unfortunately, I’m staying temporarily in someone’s home and they don’t have TiVo (who doesn’t have a DVR???). Anyway, I’ll try to catch each episode, but the ones I miss I’ll see once I’m in my own place. 😀 Have a great day!
I tell my 7 year old all the time that he is so fortunate to grow up with a DVR. When I tell him to go do a chore or something and he complains because he is going to miss “his show”, I remind him that he gets to pause it. No excuses. LOL
I have totally gotten into How to Get Away with Murder! Love Shonda Rhimes….Greys Anatomy, Scandal….is there a show she can’t make into a hit?!!!!
IKR! Hoping some will rub off on me. Thanks Nancy!
Some just need that explanation, makes for a good conversation with the Mom!!!! 🙂
Yes, my mother and I could talk about TV shows all day.
I am loving that they treat us as if we have a brain and DO NOT have to explain every detail to us. I like a good detective/lawyer show….. Hopefully it sticks around!
I like that too. But then my mother will call me the next day and ask me what such and such meant, because she didn’t get it. She does that with Scandal too. Thanks Ray!
I am loving it, although I feel lost sometimes. Think I’ll re-watch all the episodes.
I have fallen asleep late while watching it. I woke up and didn’t know what in the world was going on. If I’m too embarrassed to tell my husband that I missed it before he deletes it from the DVR, I just watch it on ABC On Demand. LOL Thanks, Tameka!
I’m definitely watching but I’m not hooked yet like I am on other shows. The cast is great though!
I love shows with a large cast. There is always someone to watch.
Yes and so loving it!! I do peak at Scandal here and there. But How to Get Away With Murder is sucking up all my attention!!
Thursday night is must-see TV all the way! Thanks Jennifer.
LOVE IT! The scenes thru me a bit on the pilot, but it does keep me intrigued! The cases are bad azz too! Shonda is a genius!
Yes, sis, Shonda is doing it big.
Okay, you got me…I’ll begin watching, lol! I have the first two episodes saved on my DVR, and I think ABC loads them on their website, so I have some catching up to do! Plus, I heart Viola Davis!
Isn’t Viola fabulous? Yes, ABC On Demand.
I am absolutely loving this show so far…so intense and it has me on the edge of my seat! And I absolutely love the flash forward element!
Very intense, Julie. I am enjoying it a lot!
The flashback scenes kind of lose me a little I always have to watch twice it’s fast paced but I love it
It is fast paced, Kita. Don’t blink! Thank goodness for DVR.