I started watching this show because it's on the list of Aurora Award nominees. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. The premise is complex, yet the casting is simple because one actress plays many roles. As a writer, we can see how many different ways we can go with a character, just from watching a couple of episodes. While it is science fiction, the science isn't so complicated that it takes over the story. The story comes first and the technical details second. It is firstly a story about people and relationships in a strange situation.With a cast full of strong female characters, it may not appeal to all viewers, but I like it. There's the soccer mom who enjoys theatre, drugs, and the shooting range; a criminal; a cop; a religious zealot; a transgendered male; a science nerd; a woman who desperately wants to be a mother; and more.
Every time I think I know what's really going on, they put a twist in.
The production value is decent. It errs on the side of showing less. This may relate to budget as Canadian television programs have to do more with less.
Shows like this may be particularly relevant in a political atmosphere continually focused on identity and what is right or wrong.
If you have time, check out this action-packed story.
Salut,
R~