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When Women Fight Back
I absolutely loved the concept, story, and storytelling in As You Stood By. The acting was adequate, and watching women go up against evil, manipulative men was incredibly satisfying. I love women-centric shows about empowerment, and this one truly delivered.
The show powerfully portrayed how the women had no choice but to resort to murder, not out of cruelty, but desperation after being failed by those in power, by family, and by friends who turned a blind eye. It was heartbreaking but impactful.
That said, the series could have been tighter. 6 episodes instead of 8 would have kept the pace even and made for a more solid show. At some point, the story lost focus and felt all over the place. It also didn’t give enough importance to other characters or their relationship dynamics; everything revolved around the main two. Still, despite those flaws, As You Stood By remains a strong, meaningful show about women, resilience, and justice.
The show powerfully portrayed how the women had no choice but to resort to murder, not out of cruelty, but desperation after being failed by those in power, by family, and by friends who turned a blind eye. It was heartbreaking but impactful.
That said, the series could have been tighter. 6 episodes instead of 8 would have kept the pace even and made for a more solid show. At some point, the story lost focus and felt all over the place. It also didn’t give enough importance to other characters or their relationship dynamics; everything revolved around the main two. Still, despite those flaws, As You Stood By remains a strong, meaningful show about women, resilience, and justice.
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