By Megan Sullivan
Staff Writer
Shonda Rhimes’ newest drama, “How to Get Away with Murder,” is a killer new drama filled with suspense and plot twists that keep viewers on their toes.
The series follows Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), a law professor and criminal attorney, and the 5 students she has selected to intern at her law firm. The first season investigated multiple cases all while the team worked to solve the murder of a student at their college. Last season left off with an enticing hook as the main suspect in the student’s case is found dead.
Already, season two is off to an action packed and scandalous start. Keating and her interns work to defend two adopted siblings who are on trial for murdering their wealthy parents. Within the first two episodes the plot continues to twist as the relationships between characters start to develop. The show is exciting, dramatic, and it draws viewers in with its original plot and great acting.
The characters are all extremely well-developed and have a level of complexity that makes them seem very realistic. They are written with an array of emotions, which helps the viewer picture themselves in the situations the characters are presented with.
Viola Davis’ performance as an independent and extremely successful woman is inspiring and attracts female audiences. It is refreshing to see a strong female lead using her mind and intelligence to figure things out instead of the fact that she is a woman.
“How to Get Away with Murder,” teaches viewers about the law and how certain court rulings work. Obviously this show is a very dramatized version of court, but it still provides an accurate representation of the legal system such as how the timing works and the jury.
The plot is very intricate with the various cases happening at once, but unlike any other show. The show is told from a unique perspective since it is unpredictable and the end of the case is revealed at the beginning of the season. Every episode ends with a cliffhanger or plot-twist that keeps viewers interested and excited for next week’s episode.
Unfortunately though, since the plot is so convoluted, often times the show can be confusing with the different storylines and characters. This makes the show hard to follow at times because there are so many storylines to keep track of which ultimately makes the show less enjoyable.
Overall, “How to Get Away with Murder,” is a highly entertaining, thought-provoking, and unique show. Although it can be hard to follow at times, it is funny, clever, and creative. As more of the mysteries are revealed, the more interesting the story gets.
“How to Get Away with Murder,” is on ABC Thursday nights at 10 and runs until its fall finale at the end of November.
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