The Body I Left in Susquehanna National Forest
An enjoyable, unsettling piece of dark comedy springing from a deceptively simple setup. Two newlyweds are driving late at night on the way to their honeymoon when they hit a deer. Only, it’s not a deer. To say much more would spoil the surprises, but there were several for me - both in how the plot develops and in how the tone shifts throughout.
The trio of actors are all great to watch, with standout performances from the two female leads - the actress playing Claire giving depth to an initially daffy character, while the actress playing Megan is remarkably engaging despite doing so little.
The comedy manages for the most part not to undercut the tension, but the show remains funny enough to enjoy in the moment and dark enough to think about on the walk home.
★★★★
