French television seems very keen on glamourous murder-dramas set in its beautiful south (or at least, they're the sort of dramas that are often shown in the UK). If you've got, flaunt it, I guess, although it makes me smile to recall the 1980s BBC soap opera 'Howard's Way' that tried to project glamour while set on the English south coast. But while 'Time is a Killer' may be glamorous, it's hard to call it good, with a preposterous plot that ultimately turns upon a woman who has been kept imprisoned for 20 years just happening to work out how to escape literally moments before the cavalry comes to rescue her. Forget the murders, and it's just lifestyle porn. Even the presence is the cast of two veterans of the excellent 'Spiral' can't save it; watch that for a (very unglamorous) look at how murder stories should really be told.
12 Reviews
Fast paced? Do not believe it!
vonniemp27 January 2022
We have watched four episodes. It is so slow, you lose your train of thought. Thierry Goddard is under utilized. They never show the rescue at the car accident. Wait until the first season is over, whenever that is, to binge watch. If you intend to waste your time. Otherwise, you will spend most of each episode trying to figure out what you missed from previously.
So far, there are 11 episodes posted. If there are more, do not know.
So far, there are 11 episodes posted. If there are more, do not know.
Truly shockingly horrendous - avoid at all cost or else....
stephanetrbich18 February 2022
I rarely write a review as not a critic.
But this is truly atrocious from beginning to end, I know it's from TF1, but still. It's so cringing how truly bad this série is
The cast - the "acting" - the actors - the script - and the so called make up - are all as bad as each other
I had to watch it until the end, but this is time completely and utterly wasted which I will never have back,
But this is truly atrocious from beginning to end, I know it's from TF1, but still. It's so cringing how truly bad this série is
The cast - the "acting" - the actors - the script - and the so called make up - are all as bad as each other
I had to watch it until the end, but this is time completely and utterly wasted which I will never have back,
Poor casting
elerilewis5 December 2021
I have watched one episode so far and may not watch more of them. Many of the characters look too young e.g. Clo's grandfather looks just about old enough to be her father and the retired police detective looks younger than he did 25 years earlier. Although Natale's hair and beard have been sprinkled with a bit of talcum powder he, too, does not look as if he has aged by 25 years. The singing is a bit embarrassing too.
Nosedived into the utterly absurd.
crumpytv30 June 2021
The worst drama I've ever seen on French TV
davalew13 June 2021
Unbelievably Bad
martinstuart-576392 July 2021
Worst thing I've seen on TV in 25 years.
Appalling production. Laughable storyline. Rank poor acting. Total production is hopeless. All of the songs performed were so totally embarrassing. Cannot believe how shockingly bad the whole series was. It was so bad I had to watch the whole thing in the forlorn hope that it couldn't possibly be as bad as the early episodes, sadly it got worse.
Appalling production. Laughable storyline. Rank poor acting. Total production is hopeless. All of the songs performed were so totally embarrassing. Cannot believe how shockingly bad the whole series was. It was so bad I had to watch the whole thing in the forlorn hope that it couldn't possibly be as bad as the early episodes, sadly it got worse.
Mystery Science Theater candidate!
dhdallas27 February 2022
This farce really belongs on "Mystery Science Theater". It is riddled with ridiculous scenes and plot twists that are absolutely unbelievable. I did watch it all but only because my wife and I had too much fun laughing at the absurdities. We had to fast forward through the teenage musical scenes (if you can call it music) because the "music" was so painfully horrid! The producers, writers and director should be arrested for "Crimes Against Humanity"! There are plenty of high quality French mystery shows produced but this is not one of them. The guys from "Mystery Science Theater" would have a field day with this stinker!
Classic and complex french crime drama
jonathan-black-251-86287820 May 2021
Beautiful Corsica is the backdrop for this complex and engaging show with strong cast and pretty fast moving action. Ok, so like many french shows there are some far fetched connections, but it's entertaining and gripping.
Very Good
kevinslegg10 July 2021
We watched this on Channel 4's Walter Presents where it is shown under its English name of ''Time Is A Killer'.
We thought the story was intriguing and certainly had some plot twists along the way. We found that, in general, the acting was good and certainly showed how beautiful Corsica is.
European series certainly have a different style to American ones so it makes a pleasant change to watch them.
Highly recommended.
We thought the story was intriguing and certainly had some plot twists along the way. We found that, in general, the acting was good and certainly showed how beautiful Corsica is.
European series certainly have a different style to American ones so it makes a pleasant change to watch them.
Highly recommended.
Stunning
davidharman-1884620 May 2021
Who ever had reviewed this with such low scores must be a fan of your typical US or British drama. This is a sophisticated well directed and beautiful drama with twists and turns that leave you baying for the next installment. Wonderful.
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