Clique

This show was recommended to me after watching one that was similar. The story sounded intriguing so I decided to give it a shot. I can only review season one as I'm just not sure I'm going to watch season 2. That's mostly because I really disliked almost every character on here. No one more than Holly though. She earned that top spot. I had so many issues with her over the top obsessive behavior when it came to her best friend and her knack for continuously trusting the wrong people and not the right ones no matter how obvious it was. The permanent lost look on her face and horrible decision making was hard to watch without cringing. If it weren't for the actress that played Rachel and the fact that I was interested in how everything was connected, I probably would have given up completely. Since those elements are no longer part of the story, I just don't see the appeal of a second season.

I didn't go to university but if I did I wouldn't have minded going to the one in Clique. Rather like Julia Brittains previous show Skins set in a sixth form college in Bristol. The students are on a mission to have as much sex do as many drugs and booze as possible. No need to worry about student grants here as most are filthy rich and parade in designer clothes and drive luxury cars. Whilst this may not be an accurate portrayal of student life there is enough going on to keep the viewers interested. And like it's predecessor Skilns there is some fine young acting talent on display in particular Synovve Karlson who along with stunning looks has a bright future ahead.

I quite enjoyed the first series but found towards the end and throughout series 2, it got very annoying. I just found that the lead character would react and over react to everything she was told and never questioned anything. I felt that people don't generally behave like that.

I doubt I am the target audience for this, being a 61 year old, just couldn't stop watching it. Great script (touch of Luther about it series 2), supremly acted and believable filming. If all you see is sex and drugs then you are missing a real treat.Series 3 please and hurry up!

Loved the setting, Edinburgh idea, the female friendships and the bromance, it scares you too sometimes but that's what thrillers should do. And Holly, we love Holly!