Lady in the Lake

5.9

In 60s Baltimore, an aspiring reporter pursues the murder of a forgotten young woman.

Director: , Alma Har'el
Main Cast: Natalie Portman, Moses Ingram
Soundtrack: , Marcus Norris
Cinematography: , Lachlan Milne

What do English critics think?

English Reviews

5 english reviews of Lady in the Lake (2024)

1. The Guardian

10 / 10

"Lady in the Lake" becomes many things beyond an intricate murder-mystery. It is a snapshot of civil rights-era Baltimore, a portrait of racial prejudice, sexual oppression and the intersection of both
- Lucy Mangan
theguardian.com »
2. Collider

8 / 10

"Lady in the Lake" is made for those viewers who are into psychological thrillers, set in a not-so-distant past, that offer a complex character study.
- Isabella Soares
collider.com »
3. iNews

6 / 10

On its surface, "Lady in the Lake" is the sort of glossy, noir crime drama that audiences will lap up. But look below the waterline and you’ll find there’s not much to truly get stuck into.
- Emily Baker
iNews »
4. Wall Street Journal

5 / 10

"Lady in the Lake" is so busy sending messages it loses its grip on what might have been a first-rate crime story.
- John Anderson
Wall Street Journal »
5. The AV Club

1.6 / 10

"Lady in the Lake" is a pretentious mess unconcerned about its mystery or the inquisition into it, let alone cultivating its two leads.
- Saloni Gajjar
The AV Club »

Reviews by critics from other countries

Foreign Reviews

7 foreign reviews of Lady in the Lake (2024)

1. Ljud & Bild

10 / 10

Translated from swedish: The gripping story is topped by superb acting, especially from the outstanding Portman and Ingram, but also a number of supporting roles that truly elevate the series and its entertainment value.
- Tor Aavatsmark
Swedish: ljudochbild.se »
2. TVDags

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Lady in the Lake" not only thematizes the racism and misogyny of the late 1960s, but also the stratifications of the business community and the journalistic environment, and it gives me many thoughts about progressivism then and now. Prejudices and oppression are not particularly far from where we are today, but the direction then was forward, towards more right-wing victories. Today we are just losing.
- Kjell Häglund
Swedish: TVDags »
3. Sydsvenskan

Positive, no rating

Translated from swedish: Beneath all the racket, this is a timeless story
- Lucia Haag
Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »
4. Moviezine

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Lady in the Lake" is a sensual and fascinating crime series that captivates with its superb soundtrack. I like it, even though the storytelling occasionally becomes a bit slack and tends to lose the thread as it tries to embroider for us. In retrospect, the feeling of mild disappointment is palpable, even though I wouldn't have wanted to miss this.
- Jonna Vanhatalo
Swedish: moviezine.se »
5. Aftonbladet

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: It is bold, surprising, intense, not flawless but captivating and beautiful television, and one of the most exciting series of the summer. Even though it is uneven and does not quite pull together everything it undertakes.
- Karolina Fjellborg
Swedish: aftonbladet.se »
6. Filmtopp

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: Don't misunderstand me, this is a good series that is worth watching and that sparks curiosity and offers impressive aspects in every little area
- Emil Oscar Rasmussen
Swedish: filmtopp.se »
7. Västerbottenskuriren

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Lady in the Lake" is a nice series with good ideas that never quite manage to pull it all together
- Mikael Ekman Isholt
Swedish: vk.se »