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There’s too much telling instead of showing in Three Women episode 4, “maggie” (Review)

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There's too much telling instead of showing in Three Women episode 4, "maggie" (Review)

As a dedicated binge-watcher with a soft spot for gripping drama series, I must say that episode 4 of “Three Women” left me a little underwhelmed, much like a microwaved pizza on a Tuesday night. The focus on Maggie’s past relationship in Hawaii seemed to stretch the narrative a tad too thin, leaving me yearning for more insight into her tumultuous bond with Aaron.

Hey there fellow gamers! A fresh week means a fresh installment of “Three Women” on Starz for me, and this time we dive deeper into Maggie’s tale in episode 4, titled “maggie.” After keeping quiet for so long, she’s ready to spill the beans about her past with her English high school teacher, Aaron. Time to dissect the latest chapter!

There's too much telling instead of showing in Three Women episode 4, "maggie" (Review)

It’s intriguing to learn that Maggie had been attracted to older men before, an attraction that became evident when she was 16 and visiting her sister in Hawaii. There, she encountered a 31-year-old man, and the two embarked on a summer romance with a physical component. This relationship served as a catalyst for Aaron, who managed to connect with Maggie by posing as a supportive figure when news of her relationship with this older man spread through school.

The series starts in Hawaii, as depicted by Maggie in the episode, where Aaron discovered a weakness to exploit. However, I found that there was an excessive amount of time devoted to flashbacks and scenes set in Hawaii in this particular episode. I had hoped for more insight into Maggie’s relationship with Aaron. This installment mainly centered around Maggie confessing the truth to her parents and reporting the matter to the police. Yet, at times, it felt overly explanatory rather than demonstrative. Furthermore, Maggie, what on earth were you thinking by getting involved with a 31-year-old?

There's too much telling instead of showing in Three Women episode 4, "maggie" (Review)

Although the series effectively portrays Aaron’s manipulative tactics towards Maggie, his prolonged “persistent” approach is truly appalling. He spent years cultivating a relationship with Maggie, starting from her freshman year when they shared conversations about her life and hardships. Regrettably, this culminated in a physical relationship during their senior year in high school. Essentially, he meticulously worked on earning her trust over time, which unfortunately proved successful. And let’s just say, Aaron is far from admirable given his reprehensible actions.

We’re still in the middle of the series since “Three Women” consists of ten episodes. Therefore, we can expect more developments. It was refreshing that Maggie’s storyline concluded with a somewhat brighter tone. Although the town is now aware of the incident, charges have been filed, and it seems a trial is forthcoming, Maggie appears content and eager to progress. She even contemplates returning to school to pursue a career as a social worker. That’s wonderful news!

Although we certainly grasped the concept, I must admit I was hoping for a deeper exploration of Maggie and Aaron’s relationship, particularly how he managed to manipulate her. The fourth episode of “Three Women” seemed more about telling than showing, which at times took away from the storyline. Overall grade: C.

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2024-10-05 06:27

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