With the promising backdrop of the Isle of Man, I was initially filled with anticipation for this series. However, my excitement was quickly dampened as it became apparent that the show was not filmed on location. This discrepancy, despite the constant references to Isle of Man landmarks, left the setting feeling less than authentic.
The story had the potential to be captivating. However, it seemed to struggle with too many themes, leaving the plot feeling disjointed and underdeveloped. The characters, unfortunately, lacked depth and their struggles felt contrived. Suranne Jones, despite her talent, seemed to be stuck in a familiar character mode, which was disappointing.
The attempts at diversity and inclusion felt like a tick-box exercise, with characters from different backgrounds thrown in without any meaningful development or contribution to the storyline. The direction was uninspired, and the writing was a disjointed mishmash of clichés. Even the supporting cast couldn't salvage this train wreck. Stockard Channing's talent was completely wasted in a role that made no sense.
I managed to endure the first episode, hoping it would improve, but it only worsened. The drama was devoid of pace, with scenes dragging on without any sense of urgency or progression. Meaningful dialogue was scarce, and emotional engagement was non-existent. Scenes such as the karaoke bar meltdown and the taxi driver's nonsensical appearances were pointless and added nothing to the story.
Overall, this series was a colossal disappointment. If you're looking for quality drama, steer clear of this show. ITV must raise its game and invest in better scripts and more competent direction. This series was a complete waste of time and talent. Avoid it at all costs.
The story had the potential to be captivating. However, it seemed to struggle with too many themes, leaving the plot feeling disjointed and underdeveloped. The characters, unfortunately, lacked depth and their struggles felt contrived. Suranne Jones, despite her talent, seemed to be stuck in a familiar character mode, which was disappointing.
The attempts at diversity and inclusion felt like a tick-box exercise, with characters from different backgrounds thrown in without any meaningful development or contribution to the storyline. The direction was uninspired, and the writing was a disjointed mishmash of clichés. Even the supporting cast couldn't salvage this train wreck. Stockard Channing's talent was completely wasted in a role that made no sense.
I managed to endure the first episode, hoping it would improve, but it only worsened. The drama was devoid of pace, with scenes dragging on without any sense of urgency or progression. Meaningful dialogue was scarce, and emotional engagement was non-existent. Scenes such as the karaoke bar meltdown and the taxi driver's nonsensical appearances were pointless and added nothing to the story.
Overall, this series was a colossal disappointment. If you're looking for quality drama, steer clear of this show. ITV must raise its game and invest in better scripts and more competent direction. This series was a complete waste of time and talent. Avoid it at all costs.
Tell Your Friends