Trending badge Trending TV and Movies · Posted 45 minutes ago Here’s What People Are Saying About "Eric," The New Netflix Thriller Starring Benedict Cumberbatch And the verdict is in. by Aaron Ant BuzzFeed Contributor Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail Benedict Cumberbatch does it again in the lead role in Netflix’s new series, Eric . Cumberbatch takes on the role of Vincent, a jaded puppeteer stuck in a deteriorating marriage when his son, Edgar (Ivan Morris Howe) goes missing.
Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Netflix / Via netflix.com Vincent, a jaded puppeteer, delves deeper into a dark hole in an attempt to find his son. He's aided by a 7-foot puppet named Eric (voiced by Cumberbatch), a figment of Vincent's imagination.
The series is a gripping exploration of the protagonist's decaying mental state with hints of psychedelia and dark humor scattered across the six-episode series. The limited series has already gained praise from critics and viewers. Its ambitious premise attempts to weave together plenty of themes prevalent in New York City in the 1980s, including crime, mental health, racism, and homophobia.
Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Netflix / Via netflix.com However, the impeccable cast executes these ideas to a T and adds palpable tension throughout the series. Gaby Hoffmann and McKinley Belcher III were cast in supporting roles as Vincent’s wife Cassie Anderson and NYPD officer Michael Ledroit, respectively, whose perspectives of trying to locate Edgar p.
