Amazon Prime Video viewers are raving about a drama series that has been described as both ‘visually striking and emotionally charged’.
Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, known for his work on Bojack Horseman, this Prime Video series has drawn significant praise, being called ‘riveting’ and ‘absorbing’. Bob-Waksberg’s recent Netflix project, Long Story Short, achieved a flawless score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The series stars Rosa Salazar from Play Dirty, and it has captivated fans through all 16 episodes.
If you’re searching for a series to dive into, this intriguing drama might be what you’re looking for.
The narrative revolves around Alma Winograd-Diaz, portrayed by Salazar, a 28-year-old residing in San Antonio.
Her life seems uneventful until she experiences a near-fatal car crash, which alters her perception of reality and everything she assumed to be true.
Following the accident, she realizes she has the power to bend and manipulate time.
Alma is guided by visions of her deceased father, Jacob (played by Bob Odenkirk), as she sets off to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.
This intricate drama blends elements of sci-fi, metaphysics, family dynamics, and mental health discussions, skillfully leaving the audience pondering if Alma’s experiences are manifestations of supernatural abilities or the result of trauma.
The animation is achieved through rotoscoping, a technique where animators trace over live-action footage frame by frame.
The voice actors performed their scenes on set, after which animators meticulously drew over each frame, resulting in a fluid and dreamlike visual experience.
The series, titled Undone, boasts an impressive 97 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes across its two seasons.
Critics described season one as “A kaleidoscopic existential crisis, Undone bends the rules of space, time, and rotoscoping to weave a beautifully surreal tapestry that is at once fantastical and utterly relatable.”
Audience ratings hit 91 percent over both seasons. One viewer noted: “I turned this on just to ‘check it out,’ and ended up sitting there for hours, watching this absorbing and original and truly dazzling series. Have never seen anything like it, very mind twisty, but not in an arbitrary way, it holds, and makes sense and conveys deeper truths about the mindtrip of existence. I am so impressed.”
Another viewer commented: “Beautiful story telling. I laughed, cried and binged watched the whole season in one sitting.”
A third viewer described the show as ‘riveting, original, must-see TV’.
All 16 episodes of Undone are currently available for streaming on Prime Video.