Nancy Drew (TV Series)

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Original title: Nancy Drew (TV Series)
Year: 2019
Country: United States
Director: Josh Schwartz (Creator), Larry Teng
Screenwriter: Noga Landau, Josh Schwartz
Music: Siddhartha Khosla
Cast: Kennedy McMann, Alvina August, Maddison Jaizani, Tunji Kasim, Leah Lewis, Kurt Long, Gage Marsh, Pamela Sue Martin, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jenika Rose, Alex Saxon
Producer: Broadcasting by The CW; CBS Television Studios
Genre: TV Series. Mystery
Synopsis / Plot: Devastated by her mother’s passing, Nancy swears off crime-solving while crossing off the days until she can re-apply to college. But when a socialite is murdered, Nancy finds herself a prime suspect in the crime, along with a group of other teens present at the scene. The five of them must team up to clear their own names—encountering emotional entanglements and even more mysteries along the way.

When a supernatural presence begins to haunt Nancy’s investigation, she discovers that the current crime has an astonishing connection to the unsolved murder of a local girl.

Whether the ghost is here to help, or hinder Nancy remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Nancy’s going to have to unravel the clues from both the living and dead to solve the crimes.

Critics' reviews

"It combines the most appealing elements of the increasingly off-the-rails 'Riverdale' in a way that’s pretty satisfying.

Judy Berman: Time
"It’s very easy to get sucked into the town—I surprised myself by yearning for more episodes once I finished the first two—and to enjoy it for what it is."

Pilot Viruet: The New York Observer
"[It] isn’t just dull, it has the misfortune of following another dull show that is much like it (...) [It] won’t haunt you for even a moment after the episode ends."

Daniel D'Addario: Variety
"The main mystery surrounding this show, as initially constituted, is what would prompt an audience immersed in so much similar content to stick around."

Brian Lowry: CNN
"There are elements (...) that feel entertaining and nicely updated and the cast is decent (...) But somehow fiction's original teenage girl detective has been brought back to TV in a way that feels primarily derivative."

Daniel Fienberg: The Hollywood Reporter
"If you like 'Riverdale' and 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina', The CW's 'Nancy Drew' series should be just your speed."

Gretchen Smail: IGN
"Instead of seeming empowered and cool, the show is dreadful, putting far too much effort in giving Nancy and her world a darker edge."

Hank Stuever: The Washington Post
"If you're looking for a show that combines that signature mood with a friendly poltergeist element, well, this oughta do it (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"

Amanda Bell: TV Guide

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