Mildred Pierce

to hell with her! Really.

I went into this knowing nothing and swallowed all five episodes. Winslet is nothing but (as usual) amazing. Todd Haynes has created a small masterpiece in a time where long TV-series holds the fort as our chosen form of entertainment...

Haynes tells his story about class, pride and betrayal patiently, sometimes perhaps a bit too patiently. Once everything is elaborately established, he pitches for melodrama. The performances are great, of course. Winslet and Pearce are actors of the highest caliber, that we already knew. But also Emmy-worthy is O'Byrne. Remember to check out the brilliant film classic as well, preferably first.

Todd Haynes is very good at capturing the nostalgia and style of mid-20th century America, but it felt like often times that not a whole lot was happening to move the storyline forward and that there was unnecessary filler. Not a bad mini-series by any means and I'm to understand that it's a more true adaptation to the novel, but I preferred the 1945 version.

Great acting.

A drama possessing the virtue that all the characters are flawed, even if some of the dialogue is a little stilted. Main message: “Kids!”

Decent mini-series that's well-made and good through 5 episodes.

Like all Haynes' projects, this one is sumptuous and gorgeous and beautifully acted and emotionally resonant and startlingly detail-oriented. Winslet is so good (as usual).

So much better than the 1940s movie adaptation in every way, and it's so rare to see a TV production of such caliber, and with such themes, even on HBO and even though it's practically a movie (with Ed Lachman shooting, Carter Burwell composing and Kate Winslet in the lead) by a great director (think Bergman's or Fassbinder's TV works). Virtually on par with Haynes' theatrical period pieces "Far From Heaven" and "Carol", and equally as Sirkian.

Kate Winslet and director Todd Haynes were the reason I started this mini-series and Winslet's the main reason I watched it 'til the end. She's impeccable as she always is. Mildred Pierce brings the hardships of a mother and the unconditional love for her children (even if the love isn't equally reciprocated) closer. I couldn't quite comprehend Veda's nearly psychopathic behavior towards her mother, though and the story was dragged out a little too long. Still, pretty nice mini-series.