Critics and viewers on Reddit describe the premiere as a "masterfully directed" pilot that successfully balances dark humor with genuine suspense. While some found the melodrama "sickly" or "old-fashioned," most audiences appreciated the fast-paced storytelling and the promise of three inevitable murders. Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
: Directed by Marc Webb, the episode is praised for its seamless transitions between eras using the shared setting of the mansion. 1. Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
The episode establishes three distinct timelines, each centered on a wife discovering a secret about her husband: Critics and viewers on Reddit describe the premiere
: Simone Grove (Lucy Liu) is a glamorous socialite who discovers her third husband, Karl (Jack Davenport), is gay. Karl (Jack Davenport)