Imperfect Women

Critics are wrestling with a show that looks expensive but feels cheap. Variety praises it as "an outstanding mystery thriller" with "resounding lead performances," while the Irish Times skewers dialogue that "falls apart the instant they issue from human lips." Tom's Guide lands somewhere between, calling it "occasionally compelling" but trapped by "familiar genre tropes." The San Jose Mercury News gets blunter: "the plot is dumb and some of its parts are laughable — when they're not supposed to be." Audiences seem more forgiving of the silliness. One Rotten Tomatoes user cheerfully describes it as "a grown up version of pretty little liars," though another gets distracted by Kerry Washington's "ridiculous" costume design and the "unrealistic portrayal of DTLA." If you're craving glossy friendship drama with a mystery hook, "Imperfect Women" delivers exactly what's advertised — no more, no less. The performances are solid enough to carry you through plot holes, but don't expect the next "Big Little Lies." This is comfort television for anyone who enjoys watching talented actors navigate ridiculous situations with straight faces.