MARE OF EASTTOWN – Dismal but interesting story of small town detective Mare Sheehan convincingly portrayed by Kate Winslet who is up for a SAG award for her performance. There are several mysteries to be solved during the course of this HBO miniseries, as well as a few surprising twists as residents of Easttown, PA, struggle through tragedy and hardship in their daily lives. Overall, the piece is a downer with only a handful of hopeful or comedic moments, but it is honest, and the work excellent. Most of the cast is British or American and unfamiliar with the specific dialect of Pennsylvania. Dana, Sandi and I agree they all capture it beautifully. The supporting cast includes Jean Smart (marvelous as Mare’s mother and also up for a SAG award), Evan Peters who does a great job playing drunk in one scene and many actors of color and maturity who give credibility to the makeup of the town. Three unanimous toasts! Cheers to the diversity, believability and brutal honesty of this piece. Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 0.