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  If there’s one thing that makes people click on a show, it’s a strong premise. And on paper, Utopia had everything going for it: a mysterious comic book that might predict real-world disasters, conspiracy theories, a deadly pandemic, and a group of misfits trying to uncover the truth. Sounds incredible, right? That’s exactly why the disappointment hits so hard. I went into this series without watching the original UK version, so this review comes purely from the perspective of someone judging the 2020 adaptation on its own. And honestly? I couldn’t even make it past episode three. A Premise That Hooks You Immediately At first, Utopia feels strange in a good way. The opening episodes create this unsettling atmosphere where you’re not entirely sure what’s happening, but you want answers. The mystery surrounding the comic book is genuinely intriguing, and the idea that fiction could secretly reflect reality is a concept that instantly grabs attention. For a moment, the show fe...