The new series Irish Blood, starring Alicia Silverstone, has premiered, and early viewer reactions suggest the show is off to a polarizing start. While some are intrigued by the central mystery and concept, others are struggling with the main character and what they perceive as questionable writing choices in the initial episodes.
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Criticisms of Character Decisions and Legal Accuracy
A significant point of frustration for some viewers centers on the protagonist, Fiona, a character presented as a highly successful attorney. According to these critiques, Fiona makes a series of “dumb decisions” that seem inconsistent with her professional background.
This criticism came to a head in the second episode, which featured a plot point involving a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Viewers with legal knowledge pointed out a glaring inaccuracy: the NDA in the show was presented as binding, even though it pertained to illegal activities. As a lawyer, Fiona would know that such an NDA is unenforceable. Furthermore, her subsequent actions were seen by some as bordering on blackmail. For these viewers, Alicia Silverstone’s performance has also been a point of contention, with some describing it as “flat, slow, and not engaging.”
In Defense of the Show’s Premise and Character Arc
However, other viewers are defending the show’s choices, suggesting a more patient approach is needed. The counter-argument is that Fiona’s character is intentionally written to be unlikable at the beginning, setting the stage for a significant character arc.
For this segment of the audience, the overall concept of the show is highly compelling. They report that the story and Fiona’s character both improve significantly once she travels to Ireland, connects with her relatives, and becomes involved in the central mystery. These viewers are expressing optimism and are looking forward to where the story goes next, believing the rocky start is a deliberate part of a larger, more satisfying narrative.
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