By: Keaton Marcus

Streaming giant HBO has made a darker, more serious remake of the classic TV series Perry Mason. And it’s a success alright, packed with solid performances, dripping in style and having a good sense of fun. It’s about a detective of sorts named Perry (Matthew Rhys) who is called upon to solve a tragic and mysterious murder of a small child. The cinematography is frequently gorgeous, and it is all around visually special. The performances are superb as well, led by a surprisingly charismatic Matthew Rhys, who’s known for last year’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Tatiana Maslany and John Lithgow also headline the cast. While the series is entertaining, it’s much darker than the original, featuring some pretty gory violence, but it doesn’t lose the sense of fun. Sure, it is extremely serious, and so is the story...but you cannot help but get invested in the whole thing. Maybe it won’t make the easiest binge, though if you have patience, I’m sure it will be worth it.

Should you Binge, Browse or Skip?

HBO’s less-playful take on Perry Mason is a stylish, well-acted remake that’s full with entertainment. I would say…BINGE IT