a lot to chew on – idiom. to think deeply about something

cinematically – adv. of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for motion pictures or the filming of motion pictures

drama - n. a piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage

cut above – idiom. better than other people or things

gripping – adj. very interesting and exciting

icon – n. a person who is very successful and admired

standout – n. a person or thing that is better or more important than the others in a group

subtle – adj. hard to notice or see; not obvious

swan song – n. a person's final performance or professional activity before retirement

nuance - n. a very small difference in color, tone, meaning, etc

marvel - v. to feel great surprise, wonder, or admiration

impeccably - adv. free from fault or error