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The Glass Archive opens quietly: a records clerk notices a file that should not exist. From there the series builds steadily, trading big set pieces for a creeping sense of unease.
A strong lead
The series rests on its central performance, and it holds up. Every scene in the archive itself feels close and claustrophobic.
Worth sticking with
The first episode asks a lot of the viewer, but the payoff in the last two hours is worth it.
4.5out of 5
Our verdict
A patient, beautifully made thriller with a finale that justifies every quiet scene before it.
What works
- A superb central performance
- Tense, well-paced final two episodes
- Striking production design
What doesn't
- The opening episode is slow
- One subplot goes nowhere
