Truly, the finale twist was so dumb it made my blood boil like a bunny.
Los Angeles Deputy DA Dan Gallagher (Jackson) is used to things going his way.
You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes."
Lizzy Caplan and Joshua Jackson in ‘Fatal Attraction’.Michael Moriatis/Paramount+
For an erotic thriller,Fatal Attractiongets off to a distressingly sleepy start.
His fling with Alex doesn’t begin until episode 2, which seems like a grave miscalculation.
“You gave her death for needing help.”
Joshua Jackson, Amanda Peet, and Lizzy Caplan in ‘Fatal Attraction’.Michael Moriatis/Paramount+
The conceit is almost comically unsubtle.
Fatal Attraction’s problems have nothing to do with the stars or the other talented actors in the ensemble.
Instead, the drama stabs itself in the heart with its ludicrous finale.
