JOURNAL ARTICLE

A soul-deep friendship, lost in a shallow murder mystery.

  • Published In: Time International - South Pacific Edition, 2026, v. 207, n. 11/12. P. 63 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berman, Judy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Apple TV series *Imperfect Women*, a domestic thriller centered on the murder of a wealthy woman and the complex relationships among three longtime female friends. Starring Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, and Kate Mara, the show explores themes such as class anxiety, infidelity, trauma, jealousy, and male fragility, but is critiqued for lacking originality and depth in its portrayal of female friendship. Each episode is narrated by one of the three leads, whose characters reflect familiar roles from their past work, yet the series struggles to convincingly convey the bond among them. While the show offers suspenseful cliffhangers and a glamorous setting, it is noted for its conventional treatment of gender, race, class, and interpersonal dynamics without providing fresh insights. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - South Pacific Edition. 2026/04, Vol. 207, Issue 11/12, p63
  • Document Type:Film/TV Criticism and Review
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0818-0628
  • Accession Number:192527958
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