In a mysterious atmosphere, this television series drama revolves around the struggles of Harry Ambrose, a successful detective, against finding out the truth behind these mysterious crimes, done by ordinary people, as a young boy who poisons his parents, without a convinced reason and he has no intend to do so.
Some of the storytelling feels less refined than last year... but the cast is again strong enough that The Sinner could again be an addictive summer distraction right when we need it.
Season 2 has enough going on it could spin off the rails, but the mere fact it has so much working for it thus far is a big win for everyone involved. The Sinner is no one-hit wonder.
Though it never strays too far from being a gritty police procedural, the manner in which The Sinner lays out its storytelling cards and obfuscates others makes it an engaging watch.
That's what this season of The Sinner is: an intelligent August thriller that'll hook you in so firmly, it'd be impossible to disengage from its grasp, even if Carrie Coon were not involved.
Season Two has only just begun its twists and turns. But so far, so good, with ample possibilities still in play while Harry's head tries to stay in the game.
