By: Myriam Akbar
In 2013, a teen mystery thriller television series premiered on ABC Family. It was created by Adam Milch and had a solid cast, including: Avan Jogia, Denise Richards, Sam Robards, and Maddie Hasson. The plot follows a teen returning to society after being released from juvenile detention for confessing to killing his aunt. The series poses the question: did he really kill her and if he did, why? Can his childhood friends trust him or is he dangerous to be around? After one season and a gripping finale, the series was cancelled due to poor viewership. Despite the dropping in ratings, there were a ton of loyal fans who were crushed by the news that there wouldn’t be a second season. I was one of them and revisit the show from time to time. The finale had a major cliffhanger that essentially left us fans without closure and we bond over our frustration on social media when the topic of cancelled shows comes up.
Fast forward 12 years, I'm scrolling on TikTok when I see a video from Jogia’s account and he’s promoting a new series that he’s starring in. I’ve been a fan of his since Victorious, so I was instantly intrigued. However I became obsessively impatient to watch, after hearing him say that in his mind 56 Days is what happens from where Twisted left off. I needed to know what he meant by that. This Amazon Prime series follows a quick-paced romance that becomes intertwined in a murder mystery, offering much more under the surface.
I watched 56 Days in one night, only getting up to grab snacks and use the restroom. The similarities were easily identifiable and created a mind bending experience, because Jogia truly brought the same energy from Twisted. It’s equally addictive, scandalous, and full of curveballs. It keeps you hooked from the beginning and acts like a rollercoaster ride you don’t want to end. Although the most important questions were answered in Twisted, the story is clearly incomplete due to the cliffhanger. All mysteries are solved in 56 Days, with a clever and unique story that effectively accomplishes its intentions. So, if you still find yourself thinking about that ABC Family series that never got the run it deserved–Amazon Prime has gifted you with a second chance.
Sources: TheHollywoodReporter.com
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