Group photo: The film queen Reese Witherspoon magazine blockbuster The new drama "Spark of Stars" is a hit

The American drama "Spark of Stars" that began airing this month does not know if everyone has seen it?

Since its launch last week, the Douban of "Spark of Stars" has been viewed by less than a thousand people. With a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 78%, the series is neither good nor too bad — after all, it is based on a best-selling novel, and the audience base and plot are guaranteed.

But after watching a few episodes, I also think that the reason why "Spark of Stars" did not explode is also very understandable.

One of the important things is that the show is too similar to another of the lead actors (and producers) Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies, which takes place in a seemingly beautiful and calm middle-class community, and Thatsie's role this time remains an energetic, controlling wife and mother.

On the other hand, compared with the delicate description of the characters' past in the original work, the drama version of "Spark of Stars" focuses more on the two protagonists played by Reese and Kelly Washington, which is more bloody and direct.

Stills from "Spark of Stars"

A group of photographs taken by Reese Witherspoon and Kelly Washington for emmy magazine's 2020 issue

That's certainly not to say that Spark isn't worth watching. In the confrontation between Elena and Mia's mothers and their respective predicaments, there are also the problems faced by mothers in reality.

Although Reese's role this time is not too challenging for her, she still admires her vision of choosing the script — Hollywood needs more female producers like her.

photographed by jackie nikerson Vanity Fair magazine April 2020 issue

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