Amazon Prime Video viewers don't have long to watch TV series dubbed a 'masterpiece'

Amazon Prime Video enthusiasts have less than a month to binge-watch a TV series hailed as an 'absolute masterpiece'.

Little Fires Everywhere, adapted from Celeste Ng's 2017 novel, premiered in 2020 with Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington both starring and acting as executive producers.

Witherspoon, famed for her role in Legally Blonde, plays journalist and mother-of-four Elena Richardson, while Washington, known from Scandal, takes on the role of Mia Warren, a mother and artist.

The cast also features Joshua Jackson as Elena's spouse Bill, Rosemarie DeWitt as Linda McCullough, Jady Pettyjohn as Elena's daughter Lexie, and Lexi Underwood as Mia's daughter Pearl.

This eight-episode drama revolves around the seemingly perfect Richardson family whose lives are disrupted by a mysterious mother-daughter pair, reports .

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The plot delves into themes of hidden family truths, motherhood, identity, and racial and political tensions in America.

The storyline flips between 1997, when the Richardson's home is intentionally set on fire causing tension between Elena and Mia, and earlier years, portraying Mia's life as a single mum and her job as a housekeeper for the Richardson family.

Upon its debut, Little Fires Everywhere rapidly gained traction, earning a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 7.7/10 on IMDb.

It's said to have racked up more viewing hours over a fortnight than any other Hulu drama and it lured in more subscribers than any other Hulu show in that period, as per De.

The hit series scooped several Primetime Emmy nods, including a shot at the outstanding limited series trophy. Kerry was also tipped for a Screen Actors Guild accolade for her stellar turn as a leading lady in a TV movie or miniseries, and Lexi nabbed a Black Reel award for her superb supporting act.

But despite its thunderous reception, Little Fires Everywhere is due to say goodbye to Amazon Prime Video in the coming 30 days.

Film buff Tamara B raved about it on Rotten Tomatoes, branding it an "absolute masterpiece", with shout-outs for the script, plot twists, and character development. She also lauded the cast's stellar acting chops.

Keith M was full of applause too, dubbing it a "true masterpiece of writing and acting". He found the characters and story spine-tinglingly real, applauding the narrative's uncertainty.

He hailed how the show manages to showcase each facet of an incident, along with the fallout - intentional or not. He's chomping at the bit for season two.

As for Erika F, she rated it as the "best series" she's set eyes on in a long time, giving a nod to the delicate handling of every character’s viewpoint. The show definitely left its mark on her.

Pamela H was utterly engrossed by the series despite its dark undertones, singing praises for the stellar performances throughout all eight episodes. Similarly, Carson M hailed the show as an "absolute masterpiece", drawing attention to its authentic narrative and characters that resonate with the audience.

By the finale, he felt a deep connection to every character, pinpointing societal expectations as the driving force behind family rifts and the metaphorical 'little fires everywhere'.

Little Fires Everywhere is available to stream now via Amazon Prime Video.