Unorthodox

Bare Bones:

A young woman feels constrained by the protocols and dogma of her Brooklyn Hasidic community.

1 Season

4 Episodes

Episode Length 52 – 55 min.

ABT (Approx. Binge Time) – 2.7 hours

Overall Thoughts:

Watching Unorthodox is like getting a small serving of fine steak and then realizing it’s gone too soon. The 4 episodes pack a powerful story of a young woman trying to find the right path, while being held back by the narrow guidelines of a deeply-rooted culture. Esty, the protagonist, realizes she must leap far in order to break into the new life she needs but still can’t recognize.

What Makes This Show Special:

The cinematography is amazing. I don’t mean beautiful scenery, but rather visually interesting shot composition that enhances the storytelling. And you’ll be taken in by the brilliant performances of the entire cast.

Beware Of:

The show takes place in time-jumping sequences in both New York and Berlin, so you have to continually pay attention to where and when you are, in order to keep up with what’s happening. Interestingly, all scenes, New York and Berlin, were actually shot in Berlin.

For Dawg Eyes Only: I'm just saying, dawgs are very familiar with living under strict rules, only visiting certain locations, and having someone else tell us when its time to reproduce.

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