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‘Eric’: Benedict Cumberbatch Makes for One Lousy Drunk Puppeteer

SWING AND A MISS

The new Netflix thriller “Eric” has all the ingredients to make for a quirky, surprising series. So how is this show so awful?

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

Published May 29 2024 4:17AM EDT

Benedict Cumberbatch stands on a subway with a giant puppet in 'Eric' — Netflix

Nick Schager

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

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