Memory and Mystery in Two Must-Watch TV Series

Two TV series from 2017 explore memory loss as a tool to erase trauma. The American series "The Sinner," created by Derek Simonds for USA Network, follows Cora Tannetti (Jessica Biel), a housewife and mother hiding a painful past from her husband. A detective (Bill Pullman) uncovers shocking revelations. The series is based on a novel by Petra Hammesfahr and is self-contained, with a second season planned featuring a different story and characters. The Belgian series "Tabula Rasa," produced by Netflix, is more sophisticated and conceptual. It features a woman, Annemie, a former dancer who lost her memory after an accident, and a relentless detective. The plot is intricate, with secrets in a family house. Both series involve male characters causing trouble, but in "Tabula Rasa," women also have flaws. The article was published in Artribune Magazine #45.