Kate Winslet Delivers In ‘Mare Of Easttown,’ But ‘Happy Valley’ Set The Standard For Gritty Detective Dramas With Strong Female Leads
When HBO revealed in early 2019 that Kate Winslet, one of the most respected film actresses of our time, would star in Mare of Easttown, many fans were thrilled. Winslet, known for her powerful performances in films like Titanic and The Reader, was stepping into the world of television as a small-town detective. Her role as Mare Sheehan in the crime drama was highly anticipated. The show, set in a working-class Pennsylvania town, tackled difficult themes like addiction, grief, and family trauma....