At first I was really pissed about the last episode as it seemed to leave all these things unresolved. However, after thinking about it I think I understand what the writers did here. Throughout the series you are made to feel compassion for Frie and you are shown all the lies and mistakes the others involved made. By the last episode I was convinced she was completely innocent and the one that was wronged despite the accusations that she is mentally ill and able to fool others. The last episode, or really the last few minutes, brings all of this into doubt. I think it shows you that Frie is perhaps guilty and that the audience was duped by this emotional woman. After all the scenes do allude to her involvement. This is not spelled out but I think that is the purpose. It makes you question if you were fooled.
88 Reviews
Wonderfull acting, gripping story lines!
bergpodium29 April 2020
Yes, the first episode was not that well, but then! As the story keeps unfolding it's little lies we, the audience are growing more and more addicted to the show. For me this is an example of how well script and actors are combined in the best way possible. After watching it, it will ponder your mind for several days for sure.
Morality -VS- Perception
zac-6827425 July 2020
First I thought what an asinine judicial system for Belgium, people being charged & convicted for crimes by prosecutors using the stupidest reason for guilt. But it happens everyday in the USA; innocent people are convicted and sent to prison. How do we want to be perceived as individuals is asked numerous ways throughout the series. I believe the ending is worth the wait!
Fantastic performances, storytelling and pace! A second season would be great!
maria-ricci-198321 March 2020
I found this series fascinating. The story is delivered in different time frames, so we follow the case in court while some flashbacks drop hints or revelations about what really happened.
There is thrill and suspense until the very end, and the last episode is really nerve wrecking and emotionally painful. I will not include spoilers here, but the ending leaves much room for reflection about guilt, justice, truth and retribution.
Every single performance here is outstanding, and the storytelling proceeds at a superb pace, with a remarkable balance between what is revealed and what is withheld.
The story goes beyond the case and extends to the transformative effects of the procedure in the lives of the jurors and their families, as well as the impact their private experiences have in the way they finally will vote for or against absolution.
If a second season of the story comes out with a follow up of the eventsl, I will be the first to watch it! Strongly recommended show for genre lovers!
There is thrill and suspense until the very end, and the last episode is really nerve wrecking and emotionally painful. I will not include spoilers here, but the ending leaves much room for reflection about guilt, justice, truth and retribution.
Every single performance here is outstanding, and the storytelling proceeds at a superb pace, with a remarkable balance between what is revealed and what is withheld.
The story goes beyond the case and extends to the transformative effects of the procedure in the lives of the jurors and their families, as well as the impact their private experiences have in the way they finally will vote for or against absolution.
If a second season of the story comes out with a follow up of the eventsl, I will be the first to watch it! Strongly recommended show for genre lovers!
Very intriguing
botex6630 November 2019
Disappointing ending
dejsanderson6 June 2020
Warning: Spoilers
From the gripping storyline to the very disappointing ending...wouldn't rate this more than a 6!
The last half hour left me confused, with a sour taste in my mouth. Easy rushed ending, they could have done much better
like fine wine !
garud-1413710 July 2020
Absurd and incoherent but still suspenseful and entertaining
paulbemi-127 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers
The people complaining about the inconsistencies, mom sequiturs and gaps are right but I still really enjoyed it !
Why didn't Delphine simply tell her abusive husband, "I have no choice, I must serve on the jury because the law demands it"?
What the hell happened to the friend who was murdered on 1/1/2000? Why didn't they explain how and why Frei did it?
The most massive disappointment was the fact that jury did not discuss the procedural revelations of the trial. What about the fact that the letter from the social worker was coerced? They didn't find that significant? The rush to vote on a verdict in the final episode was way too fast.
Anyway the acting was good, the situations were compelling and I really enjoyed looking forward to the next episodes.
Why didn't Delphine simply tell her abusive husband, "I have no choice, I must serve on the jury because the law demands it"?
What the hell happened to the friend who was murdered on 1/1/2000? Why didn't they explain how and why Frei did it?
The most massive disappointment was the fact that jury did not discuss the procedural revelations of the trial. What about the fact that the letter from the social worker was coerced? They didn't find that significant? The rush to vote on a verdict in the final episode was way too fast.
Anyway the acting was good, the situations were compelling and I really enjoyed looking forward to the next episodes.
Definitely worth the watch
Bluereviews4you29 July 2020
An 8.5 would be a better rating in my book. Really well produced show. I personally love listening to shows in other languages and I don't see many with Flemish as the main language so this was cool. Also really neat seeing this different type of jury and legal system.
It's a drama for sure with a well drawn out storyline and great acting. Every episode I was changing who I thought might be guilty, it moved in all directions. There were a few dull scenes but for the majority I enjoyed the watch and would recommend it to others.
It's a drama for sure with a well drawn out storyline and great acting. Every episode I was changing who I thought might be guilty, it moved in all directions. There were a few dull scenes but for the majority I enjoyed the watch and would recommend it to others.
Compelling character, interesting story but has issues
biba_yu20 March 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Story is very complex, with lots of characters who have interesting stories, from which some are connected, some are not. Acting is on point, well done. Case of double murder is very interesting and got my attention from the start. I was hooked from episode 1. Also, Belgian series like in all other northern European countries, have that cold, grey winter quality, which gives a sense of hopelessness and depression. There is no usual glamour we are used to from Hollywood movies, most colors are grey, black and possibly brown. There is a certain sense of doom. Characters look like ordinary people, which I like. They have their own life and personal stories, nothing glamorous about it, just like in real life. But they still manage to be interesting to follow.
However, on the bad side, spoilers coming... some character's stories have absolutely nothing to do with the case and go nowhere. They just show us how personal lives of jury can affect the case. Problem is, in such high profile case, most of jury looks totally not interested in case. They are too obsessed with their own problems and look at the case through their own issues. Maybe that was a point though. The most problematic is the last episode. After so much investment into showing us how many witnesses actually lied and how much inconsistencies are in all the testimonies, and how even police detective lied (personally, I really hated her! She was so unprofessional), and social worker lied, and all witnesses lied. Most "professionals" were totally unprofessional. That detective woman lied, planted "evidences", and without any doubt from the start of investigation had one single person decided as suspect. Then she led investigation strictly into proving she is right. Even if she was, that is scary and unprofessional. Social worker forged case against mother because her dad was in relationship with mother of woman who is step mom of murdered child. How is she not arrested? Lawyer in case who is in relationship with witness? For God's sake! Then they just served us surprise ending in last 2 minutes and left us audience feeling like idiots. I was very disappointed, nothing was explained! If you pack crime case in 10 hours at least bother to explain whole case in details, and end it properly. We didn't watch this just for abused mother of 3, or dude who left his worker to die. We wanted to know what happened.
Really interesting
s-andra-195713 July 2020
Belgium court is so different then Canada. I really enjoyed watching this. The acting was superb even the young actors in the flashbacks! The stories of the jury were really interesting and it really makes one wonder who is judging what! I would very much recommend this and won't spoil the story for others.
A very good series
jmat406 September 2021
Interesting look at another justice system
princechrm-8344419 July 2020
Overall it is pretty interesting. Some of the characters actions are rather odd which is distracting sometimes. Maybe they would make more sense to people in Belgium? The detective/prosecutor's motivations are not explained(yet), the husband who thinks she can jut get out of jury duty but she never brings that up, The sad/weird older monkey guy. I read some backstory on the motivations for this story, which is a look at if the jury system is fair,balanced, and is it the best we can do for justice. I also have wondered about the US jury system as well. Does it make sense to use 12 ordinary people to decide such complex issues? This show is obviously over dramatized but does raise many questions.
Excellent Storytelling & Acting
jeff-205124 July 2020
12 angry people = 1 multi-layered courtroom drama
thursdaysrecords17 July 2020
Anyone who ever served on a jury can relate to the situation. The life of the accused is resting on your decision to weigh the evidence and then decide beyond a reasonable doubt if that person is innocent or guilty.
In addition to a gripping court room drama, "The Twelve" gives the viewer simultaneous insight into the troubled lives of each of the jurors. Each one of them has problems of their own, sometimes possibly conflicting with their assignment as jurors in a double-murder trial. Can each of the objectively decide the fate of the defendant?
Each of the 10 episodes focuses closely on one of the juror's personal life, and frequently individual jurors interact with one another, even forming friendships. The final episode delivers many shockers, and in the end all conflicts find a satisfactory resolution. Nonetheless, the very best surprise is saved for last! - I watched this series in the English dub version, which was quite well done. I can highly recommend this drama series!
In addition to a gripping court room drama, "The Twelve" gives the viewer simultaneous insight into the troubled lives of each of the jurors. Each one of them has problems of their own, sometimes possibly conflicting with their assignment as jurors in a double-murder trial. Can each of the objectively decide the fate of the defendant?
Each of the 10 episodes focuses closely on one of the juror's personal life, and frequently individual jurors interact with one another, even forming friendships. The final episode delivers many shockers, and in the end all conflicts find a satisfactory resolution. Nonetheless, the very best surprise is saved for last! - I watched this series in the English dub version, which was quite well done. I can highly recommend this drama series!
Good series but....
sunildaswaney-6364229 July 2020
Pleasantly Intrigued
zorroaca4 September 2021
I simply loved it. The script is fantastic and the actors live up to it. A first class production with very sound directing. This along with a multitude of good character building... makes this a winner.
(would have been a 10 if not for the ending)
(would have been a 10 if not for the ending)
Watchable!
ravivenkitaraman17 July 2020
Couldn't stop watching!!
alexistkyle13 July 2020
All I can say is WHEN IS THE NEXT SEASON?? I know that means new players and new case if it's well put together like this season with the twist and turns then GAME ON I'm all in.. I have to say this show fooled me!! And I loved every second of it.. if you haven't watched it please do it's a must watch!!
One or Ten?
gregreilly-6290810 January 2020
Having see only the first episode, I'm anticipating the pleasure of another nine. I'd have to ask the person who hated it (gaildstaines) whether she (assuming it's a female Gail) saw the whole ten episodes rather than just one? A bit harsh if this review is based on one episode only. But we all have our likes and dislikes built-in due to our history. I have a friend who hates the Simpsons because his family name is Simpson. Best of viewing elsewhere, Gail!
Complicated
pietclausen10 September 2020
A court case with many side stories make this an interesting series, but the side issues make the case too complicated to get a just verdict on the evidence provided. The evidence is not proper evidence in most jurisdictions. It seems that Belgium has a juristic system without proper checks and balances in this series.
Disappointed
margarita_voul24 October 2021
At first I was very excited and curious about the story, but in the last episodes, I felt like it was a waste of time.
I was waiting for a big revelation that never came.
The role of jurors was very boring. It had prospects for something much better.
I was waiting for a big revelation that never came.
The role of jurors was very boring. It had prospects for something much better.
The Writers and Director Made the Twelve a Great Film
bshaef13 July 2020
It's as if they lined up a bunch of characters at start line in the first episode and moved everyone, and the story, along at exactly the right speed for ten episodes. I am not a film person but I think whoever wrote and directed this were a bunch of geniuses. I thoroughly enjoyed it and about halfway through the third episode knew I was witnessing genius at work.
Really good !!
Guanche4830 April 2020
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