Lady in the Lake has just started and is leaving no one indifferent! We sat down to talk with Alma Har’el, showrunner, about the importance of telling realistic stories about social and racial issues and the balance between that and the mystery elements of the series. Ready?
Here we go!
Alma Har’el shared her reflections on social and racial issues covered in Lady in the Lake. For her, telling stories that address these issues is not just an artistic choice, but a responsibility. Therefore, as she confesses to us in the interview, she doesn’t write about it to send a message but rather to reflect reality, her reality, and the reality of the people she has met, which she has witnessed.
Har’el underscores the importance of exploring the complexities of identity, discrimination, and the fight for justice from multiple perspectives. Lady in the Lake is not intended to offer easy answers, but rather to raise important questions about equity, power, and resistance.
A notable challenge in creating Lady in the Lake was balancing mystery elements with social themes. Har’el explains that the key to achieving this balance was making sure every aspect of the plot was interconnected. The mystery elements in the series are not simply narrative devices but are intrinsically tied to the social issues being addressed.
Har’el’s ability to weave an intriguing mystery with deep social themes ensures that the show will leave a lasting impression, inviting us to look beyond the surface and reflect on the most complex truths of our society.
Lady in the Lake airs Fridays on Apple TV+.
