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When “West Side Story” had its premiere eight years later, it had become a gripping, tragic reflection on racism.

"I found it absolutely gripping and very powerful."

Critics have broadly agreed the best picture contender broadly earns its 2hr 50min length thanks to some gripping storytelling and rapid pacing.

The first season of the drama unfolded over 15 gripping episodes that tracked a grueling 15-hour shift in an emergency room to present a realistic portrayal of the challenges healthcare workers face.

It's a shooting technique which was widely praised for making the viewing experience more gripping and immersive when the series was released to huge acclaim in March.