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It has received mostly positive reviews so far, with Empire calling it "witty, wise and preposterously entertaining", whilst Deadline says it is "a mission accomplished, an engaging piece of science fiction".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Their care was funded by great commercial wealth—among the most compelling characters here is the man whose bequest first financed the Innocenti: Francesco Datini, a preposterously wealthy, libidinous and melancholy-prone merchant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Learning English from reruns of “Law & Order,” the being now called Harry will preposterously succeed in his masquerade, and in doing so, join a community that will ultimately improve him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Sustaining a relationship with the world a show built is still possible; connecting with others over your shared love is preposterously easy.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

“It is almost impossible for me to show you what I did on these maps because they are so preposterously wrong,” he began.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple