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The Eddy: an exceptional new series from Netflix

The Netflix streaming series The Eddy is a very good choice for anyone who:

a) loves music, especially jazz

b) loves Paris, and its lesser known banlieux

c) appreciates cinema verite style hand held filmmaking

d) liked La La Land--the first two episodes are directed by Damien Chazelle

e) loved Joanna Kulig in Oscar nominee Cold War—and here just as incredible

f) appreciates precise, gritty character studies and excellent acting

g) is willing to forgive some narrative slip-ups in favor of watching an exuberant, moving, joyful and also tragic slice of life