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Benedict Cumberbatch Shines in Netflix's 'Eric' Series: A Tale of Puppets and Mystery

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Discover the captivating world of 'Eric' with Benedict Cumberbatch and a giant puppet, exploring the depths of a missing child case in 1980s New York!

Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffman deliver stellar performances in the Netflix series 'Eric,' set in the 1980s and centered around a missing child case. Cumberbatch plays a creative yet erratic puppeteer caught in a web of mystery and chaos as he navigates the dark and dangerous streets of New York.

While 'Eric' showcases the brilliance of its cast, some critics believe the series overwhelms its storyline with too many twists, perhaps even more strings than its puppet can handle. The show dives deep into the complexities of family dynamics and the lengths a father goes to in the search for his son, all while accompanied by a larger-than-life imaginary puppet.

As the series reaches its climax, viewers are left with unanswered questions, particularly regarding the fate of Edgar and the resolution of the intense narrative woven by Vincent, Cassie, and Sebastian. The mix of sappiness and savagery in 'Eric' keeps audiences on the edge, pondering the outcomes of a father's dangerous scheme to reconnect with his missing child.

In the end, 'Eric' may leave audiences divided, with some praising Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal and the intriguing premise, while others feel the narrative struggles to find its footing. Despite the conflicting reviews, the series remains a testament to the power of performance and storytelling that Netflix continues to deliver in its original content.

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'Eric' TV Series Review: Benedict Cumberbatch Stuns In Netflix Show (Variety)

Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffman are exceptional in Netflix's 1980s-set series "Eric" which is about much more than a missing child case.

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'Eric' saddles its puppet with too many strings (The Washington Post)

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as a creative but erratic puppeteer in “Eric,” a missing-child drama set in 1980s New York.

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'Eric' Review: Benedict Cumberbatch and His Puppet Don't Belong ... (IndieWire)

The sappy yet savage Netflix series, 'Eric,' follows a bad dad who concocts a dangerous scheme to find his missing son —with his big imaginary puppet.

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Eric ending explained: Is Edgar found? (cosmopolitan.com)

The final episode begins with Vincent passed out underground, while Cassie and Sebastian are at the food drive for the unhoused after the police raided the ...

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Review: Benedict Cumberbatch can't save Netflix miniseries 'Eric ... (WTOP)

Could Mr. Snuffleupagus help you find your missing child before he gets snuffed out on the street?

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Eric (Plugged In)

A giant, horned, hairy monster named Eric. If Eric can't help Edgar, no one can. Big Puppet, Big Problems. Vincent Anderson knows something about monsters. His ...

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Netflix's Muddled Eric Squanders a Pair of Powerful Lead ... (Paste Magazine)

Netflix's Eric feels like two different series at war with one another and its muddled storytelling wastes a pair of strong lead performances.

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Review: 'Eric' (Punch Drunk Critics)

Review: 'Eric.' Benedict Cumberbatch is a miserable puppeteer who will do anything to save his son… even lose his sanity.

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Netflix's new drama Eric is full of monsters hiding in plain sight (The Spinoff)

Don't let your puppet issues put you off Benedict Cumberbatch's intriguing new crime thriller. This is an excerpt from our weekly pop culture newsletter Rec ...

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Is Edgar found at the end of Eric? (Yahoo News UK)

Eric has arrived to Netflix, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. But, is Edgar found? Here is the ending explained.

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'Eric' Is a Frankensteined Failure (The Atlantic)

Nothing has disappointed me yet this year quite like Eric, a series that promises extraordinary actors (Benedict Cumberbatch!), ambitious storytelling about ...

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Is Netflix's Eric based on a true story? (cosmopolitan.com)

The series deals with heavy themes such as homelessness, homophobia, racism, the AIDS epidemic and more. So, was Eric based on real life? Here's what we know.

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'Eric': Is the Netflix crime drama based on a true story? And will there ... (USA TODAY)

Spoiler alert! The following story contains major plot details about the series finale of "Eric" (now streaming on Netflix).

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Where was Netflix's Eric filmed? (cosmopolitan.com)

Eric has arrived to Netflix, set in New York City. But, where was the series actually filmed?

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Romanian actor Ioachim Ciobanu starring in Netflix series “Eric ... (Romania-Insider.com)

Romanian actor Ioachim Ciobanu stars in the newly released Netflix miniseries "Eric," with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. The show premiered on May ...

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Review: Eric Chenaux Trio – Delights of My Life (Folk Radio UK)

For a start, your common and garden jazz trio wouldn't usually consist of guitar, Wurlitzer (Ryan Driver) and electronic percussion (Philippe Melanson). And few ...

What Netflix's Strange Benedict Cumberbatch Crime Drama <i>Eric ... (TIME)

The bizarre Benedict Cumberbatch crime drama is two shows in one—connected by the thread of daddy issues.

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