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"Disclaimer" Review

"DISCLAIMER" is a psychological thriller miniseries created by Alfonso  Cuarón  starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Sacha Baron Cohen. It centers on documentarian Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett), who receives a novel that seems to be about a secret she desperately wishes to hide from her family. We also meet Stephen Brigstocke, a teacher who seems connected to Catherine's past and wants to destroy her life. Parallel to these events are glimpses into the past as more is shown about Jonathan Brigstocke, Stephen's son, and his fateful holiday in Italy. The fallout of Stephen's actions drive the story as we find out more about what happened so long ago. The story is engrossing in the best way, constantly propulsive and inviting viewers to keep watching as the mystery is gradually unraveled and its impact on Catherine's life snowballs into devastating consequences for her and her family. In addition to the intriguing plot, the inner thought...