Beautiful people, scandalous affairs and celebrities on the verge of mental disorders - all this is present in the American drama series "Necessity of Cruelty". It was based on the real story of Donna Dannenfelser, who worked as a psychologist in the team of American football “New York Jets”.
The plot of the series Necessity of Cruelty is centered on Denny Santino, a newly divorced single mother raising two children on her own: Lindsey's daughter and Ray's son. In search of consolation, she spends the night with the coach of the professional American football team Matt, after which she undertakes to help one of her players Terrence King. This is a typical capricious star who has lost success and stability in the game. Denis decides that standard methods are not suitable for the stellar patient, and tries to apply a “tough” approach to the client. Such necessary cruelty helps Terrence to return to the old game. Soon, a new treatment method attracted crowds of eminent patients.
The story of an ordinary woman
Denies with each series are increasingly difficult to combine work and household chores. In addition, she falls in love with handsome Matt, and their love story becomes a separate storyline of the series.
Despite the great presence of famous characters in the plot, the film “Necessary Cruelty” is a story about a modern woman, weighed down by worries, who independently have to overcome the problems of modern life. In each series, she needs to choose between work and home, between patients and her children. And all this is superimposed by feelings about personal life, the love of the main character, giving the series romantic notes. With romance in the picture, things are generally difficult. At any moment, a
love triangle may arise between Denis, Matt and Nico - the team’s security chief. All this even more complicates the already difficult life of the main character. But the series have their own rules, with each series the situation is heating up more and more.
Light atmosphere
Despite the fact that psychological series have been quite common lately, “Necessary Cruelty” stands apart. First of all, because of its light serving style. Although he cannot boast of a complex psychological background, however, the unusual combination of drama and comedy is addictive, and the stories of each series are interesting in their own way. Each time, Donna has to delve into the soul of a new eminent patient, applying her own author's method and discovering new, sometimes shocking, and sometimes comical secrets of his inner world. Watching the process is easy and fun.
The series does not burden with complex philosophy, but rather entertains, but at the same time makes you think, delve into yourself. The humor in the series is black, and the therapy process is often quite cruel. But all the action taking place, despite the scandalous and piquant moments, prompts further viewing. Judging by the ratings of the film project, it is not surprising that the continuation of the series “Necessary Cruelty” was released - season 2, and then the third one was not long in coming.
Better to see
The pilot series was released at the end of June 2011 on the USA Network channel. Critics immediately emphasized the cast. The actors in the TV series Necessary Cruelty are far from stellar, but this makes him more lively and realistic. Actress Callie Thorne did a good job of playing the main character - a strong and independent woman. The remaining artists also look quite harmonious and interesting. But, as they say, it is better to see once than to hear repeatedly.