This Peacock Mystery Show Is a Perfect Mix of The White Lotus & Palm Springs
And it's the perfect time to check out this overlooked series.
Three years ago, Peacock released The Resort, a supernatural dramedy about a bored couple on vacation who begin to unravel a mysterious incident that happened 15 years earlier.
The most obvious comparison for The Resort is the HBO hit The White Lotus, where, as in Mike White's show, the detective investigation is not the main plotline but a way to spice up the main characters' long-term relationship.
The Resort Was Made by the Mr. Robot and Palm Springs Creators
Produced by Sam Esmail, the creator of Mr. Robot, The Resort strikes the perfect balance between gripping suspense and comedic summer romance.
The series was created by Andy Siara, the writer of the hit Palm Springs, which played with the time-travel concept and fooled every viewer's expectations. The Resort pulls the same trick.
What Is The Resort About?
Spouses Emma and Noah arrive at the resort to celebrate their wedding anniversary. But the relationship between them is growing colder and colder, and the only thing they have the strength for is to pretend that their marriage is still alive.
During an unsuccessful ATV ride, Emma accidentally finds an old cell phone in the woods and becomes eager to find its owner.
She soon learns that 15 years ago, on Christmas Day, two teenagers, Sam and Violet, disappeared from a nearby hotel without a trace, and a few days later, a hurricane destroyed the hotel and the evidence.
The Resort Is Not Only a Fascinating Investigation, but Also a Gripping Drama
The Resort is not only about solving a mystery, but also about the people who solve it. Despite the very fast pace, the creators of the series do not forget for a minute about the development of their characters.
This is especially true for the character of the always brilliant Nick Offerman, who plays the role of Violet's grief-stricken father.
The Resort Mixes Several Genres, but Remains a Simple and Lighthearted Story
Esmail and Siara's brainchild is a rich cocktail of everything, everywhere and all at once that immediately hooks the viewer.
The Resort exists in several dimensions, but the project does not take itself too seriously: it turned out to be a sincere and rather simple, but therapeutic beach story with sci-fi elements.
At the same time, thanks to its half-hour length of episodes and mini-series format, the show turned out to be a dynamic and quite witty spectacle. If you've been putting it off, now might be the time to check out The Resort.