Stephen King gives praise to Disclaimer, the new Apple TV+ thriller with a 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the novel of the same name by Renée Knight, with a talented cast led by two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, the adaptation is written and directed by four-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón. The seven-episode drama focuses on the acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft, who is played by Blanchett. She has built her reputation by revealing the transgressions and wrongdoings of others, but that sterling reputation begins to take a hit when Catherine receives a novel from an unknown author.
King has offered up his thoughts on Disclaimer, sharing briefly that the dramatic thriller starts off a little slower. But the legendary author notes that audiences will be rewarded if they continue on with the series and writes, in part: “stick with it and you’ll be engrossed.”
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With an ensemble that also includes Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lesley Manville, Louis Partridge, Leila George, Indira Varma, and Kodi Smit-McPhee, Disclaimer‘s twists and turns mean that Catherine has to confront her past and potentially destroy her family in the process. But as noted in Alex Harrison’s review of Disclaimer for ScreenRant, the Apple TV+ thriller is a bit of a slow burn.
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This is echoed in the show’s assessments, with a mixed overall outlook. But even among critics who were not convinced by every aspect of the series, Disclaimer is recommended overall. This is due in large part to another excellent performance by Blanchett as the lead, with Cuarón writing and directing every episode. For those who have enjoyed his films like Y tu mamá también, Gravity, and Roma, his latest outing is a must-see.
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The Pace Is Worth It
The key point of frustration with Disclaimer may well be a familiar one: it’s a movie stretched out to the length of a miniseries. It’s a common problem, even as the era of prestige TV has started to subside. But given the combined talent of Blanchett and Cuarón, it’s still worth seeking out the adaptation and accepting some pacing issues here and there as it’s among the best shows on Apple TV+ right now. King adds his voice to a chorus of tempered positive reviews saying the same.
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Told in seven chapters, “Disclaimer” is based on the novel of the same name by Renée Knight. Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others. When she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realize she is now the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets. As Catherine races to uncover the writer’s true identity, she is forced to confront her past before it destroys both her own life and her relationships with her husband Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen) and their son Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee).
- Release Date
- October 10, 2024
- Seasons
- 1
