Reviews

I watched this series with great interest having lived through this era. I didn't personally have anything to do with mining but had relatives and friends who were directly affected.

I must admit that I learned several things I didn't know before watching the series and think that it was well researched and put together.

One thing that was not mentioned is that some miners, some of whom had been in the pits since age 14 and were approaching retirement, were threatened by Thatcher's bully boys that they would forfeit their whole pensions if they did not return to work. What would you do?

This sort of blackmail obviously approved by Thatcher was an abhorrence that further split communities and left long hard working men with the denigrating and undeserved description "SCAB".

I note that Fay Ripley is the latest to abandon traditional dialogue for a bastardised American version.

I couldn't believe it when she said "For God's sakes", yes with an 's' on sake. At least the English version means something, the Americanism is nonsensical. Why do we pander to potential American audiences? And what's so great about America that we have to copy everything they do?

Next thing we know she'll be washing diapers under the faucet. Take a look in the 'meer' Fay, you're English.

As for the show itself, once again a thin plot line is padded out to 6? Episodes that could easily have been 4 ............Yawn......... zzzzzz(ok...Felt like 6).

I used to read Harlan Coben novels and at the time I really enjoyed them. After ploughing through a few episodes of this, I think I should reread those books to ascertain if my original opinion still stands.

Everything about this 'thriller' screams AMATEUR.

I didn't watch the whole thing because the more I saw the more I realised that it was sheer nonsense.

I don't want to make a list of inconsistencies or downright stupidity because they are far too numerous to count but save yourself a few hours to watch something worthwhile instead of this drivel.

I'll certainly be looking out for Harlan Coben as writer from now on but for all the wrong reasons.

Everyone needs a little fantasy in their lives from time to time and when it's done well like this it envelops you and draws you in further with every episode.

Years ago when I first saw Coraline by Neil Gaiman I swore to watch out for anything else with his involvement. That same darkness pervades this production.

I'm looking forward to another series with intertwining sub plots and great cinematics hopefully soon.

At last, a series that treats us like adults. Espionage, deep fakes, data mining etc. A bit too close to reality sometimes. It does help to have a basic knowledge of computers though to keep up with some of the narrative.

I watched this series almost to its conclusion but in the end it became so ridiculous that I wondered what else they could throw in to try and hold onto their audience. The main story was unbelievable, the sub plots unnecessary and the whole thing underwhelming.

If I'd know there would be so many 'uns' I'd never have started watching.

Will not be watching series 2.

I've always enjoyed Michael Connelly's books and as far as I can remember I enjoyed The Lincoln Lawyer but this series is so clichéed accompanied by stereotypical characters that I'm surprised it got the go ahead from the author. A throwback to the 70s and 80s.

I was enjoying this up until episode 4. Good acting, directing etc. But the reveal at the end of this episode was ludicrous.

I won't spoil it for anyone who decides to watch but the title of my review goes a long way to explaining.

Absolute rubbish!

Like a lot of nominations over the past few years, BAFTAs, Oscars etc. This, once more, like Moonlight, La La Land and many others are painful to watch and should be available without prescription for anyone suffering from insomnia.

Whatever has happened to films with a story that hold your attention and that you will watch all the way through because the ending matters. I didn't get anywhere near the end of this drivel. Must every movie try to enlighten us about the human condition?

Alfred Hitchcock where are you?

There are some big names in this miniseries but for the life of me, I can't understand why.

I know you get paid for acting but do you get paid extra for overacting?

This may be ok for children's tv (at a stretch) but as a serious piece of drama? Never.

Got as far as episode 4 (I think) when Neil really struggles to carry his oversized hold-all. Why didn't he struggle to lift out the contents when the bag was opened? Absolute tosh!

This was the final straw.

I love how the celebrity guests sometimes profess to not having done well in school but still manage to find alternatives to the contestants. Every time!

Methinks that there's some kind of jiggerypokery going on here, or am I just far too cynical?

I was hoping when I read this book that it would be serialised but also that it wouldn't lose anything in the process.

I needn't have worried the script is as sharp as a scalpel and expertly delivered by a superb team.

You wouldn't want to be squeamish though.

Thoroughly recommended.

Don't think this series is on a par with previous offerings. To be honest it's been a bit boring and needs something to pick up the pace. The change to the central character doesn't really matter as long as the plot is good.

As for the 26 year old schoolboy....... Just watched the last episode (thank goodness), amateur hour. Revised my rating to 2. Won't watch another series.

This Danish series is one that the current batch of 'writers' supplying tosh like Deadwater Fell, Angela Black, The Sister etc. Should watch.

The subject is handled with tact and sensitivity exploring complex interwoven relationships but maintains a pace and plot that holds your attention despite subtitles, that some dislike (not me).

We have some excellent actors in this country who are making the most of very weak material but although it's unknowns in this series, it's one I won't forget in a hurry.

There's an old expression "As slow as a week in the jail". This seems to fit the bill.

I'm on episode 5 and nothing meaningful has happened yet.

Maybe they're saving it all up for a fantastic ending?

I'm being generous in giving it a 6. I, like many others didn't like the ending. The story itself was ok, nothing too complicated.

Jenna certainly has her share of ups and downs but setting aside what she did or didn't do, would you want her teaching your kids?

Ok, this won't challenge your intellect but most foreign series from Walter Presents are worth a watch. That's not to say that they are formulaic as many countries and production companies are involved but most are of fair to high quality.

So, if you have a few hours to kill (no pun intended) you could do worse than immersing yourself in this.

I've awarded a star each for the first three episodes that made a bit of sense before episode four descended into farce.

Looking for an ending?

Why not resurrect that old chestnut of a completely inept police force? One that had never thought of using forensics to investigate a sudden death. Duh!

The fight was bizarrely stupid. What if the outcome had gone the other way?

All this really needed was for the Looney Tunes music to play at the end with Bugs Bunny saying "That's All Folks".

What a pleasure to watch a well written, well acted, suspenseful, bingeworthy series.

This is head and shoulders above some of the rubbish that is currently masquerading as entertainment.

Wouldn't mind a follow up from the same team.

Seems a bit odd that someone would change their name, set up a new life, have kids, disappear for 17 years but still live close enough to visit their old haunts?

Is everyone in this area blind?

Pedestrian nonsense.

A hard hitting adaptation of the incredible courage and tenacity of the Hillsborough survivors, families and friends.

Anyone who is not affected by the first episode of this series must be made of stone. Gut wrenching.

Rubbish - contemptuous - clichéed - dumb - moronic - nonsense - worthless - crap. And that's just the concept.

I refuse to watch even one episode of this dumbing down of tv 'entertainment'.

It's dumb enough already without this.