I'm gutted I have to wait another week to see what happens next! It's quite rare that I identify with so many characters in one show. Having lived in Blenheim during the quakes, I know the locations and people well, but no amount of familiarity will ever make up for good character development and a compelling story. Motherhood can be a blessing and a curse as every parent knows, and this story smacks you in the face with all the feels around both loving your family desperately and being weighed down by them. Seamlessly weaving Maori and Pakeha themes of whanau together with obligation, tension and longing, I'm both excited for the next episode and scared it'll all be over too soon!
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Another great show from New Zealand
mmiceli092411 May 2024
This show is a solid 8. The story itself is kinda cool in that it is a very originally written psychological drama.
The acting is fantastic, including the 4 main cast, PLUS, the two older " Moms" of brothers. There is no predicting of plot turns, ( except for one involving a teen), but it is so wonderful to see a swarthy of actors, who are usually relegated to background players being used in meaty roles. This showcases New Zealand and it's beautiful surroundings and the mix of folk and it's timeless traditions.
I can really state, that in 6 episodes, the plot never falters. Once again, all the actors are fantastic.
The acting is fantastic, including the 4 main cast, PLUS, the two older " Moms" of brothers. There is no predicting of plot turns, ( except for one involving a teen), but it is so wonderful to see a swarthy of actors, who are usually relegated to background players being used in meaty roles. This showcases New Zealand and it's beautiful surroundings and the mix of folk and it's timeless traditions.
I can really state, that in 6 episodes, the plot never falters. Once again, all the actors are fantastic.
Compulsive viewing!
brianheathervalentine29 April 2024
OMG! This is a heart racing drama, and locally made. Lots of fabulous characters, the storyline is so unpredictable, I haven't been this enthralled for so long. The characters all have secrets set against the magnificent shots of Kaikoura. It's going to be hard waiting for Episode 6. This series is right up there with the very best of British dramas. Love the local culture that surfaces occasionally. This is a drama that left my heart racing when the final credits rolled. Each episode ended with a cliffhanger, and I wonder how the story will finish, will there be tragedy or a happy ending, it's too unpredictable to call.
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