The Bay

Had been looking forward to this as I'm a big fan of Broadchurch type drama and it didn't let me down. Can't wait for the next episode. I didn't have an issue with the accents at all, being from the UK I'm very used to hearing all different accents.

So after reading some of the other reviews and complaints about accents I don't know what everyone's problem is. I am not from the UK I'm Australian and had no problem understanding the accents. Maybe because I watch a lot of TV Series with a wide range of accents but seriously if people are having problems with this maybe they should learn to appreciate that other parts of the world speak differently. Anyway, I really enjoyed the mostly realistic story. I found the characters relatable and likeable. Which speaks to the actors skills. It was an enjoyable journey being convinced one suspect committed the crime and then a different one the next episode. I always thoroughly enjoy a female lead also. Here's hoping there will be a season 2.

This is my first review but felt the need due to the criticism of the accents/dialect of the character's. Here in the UK we make programmes and films covering a wide range of accents and dialect. We don't adapt these especially so that none UK residents can understand them. They are what they are and represent the whole of the UK. So to slate a programme for the accents of the actors who are representing a particular part of Britain is rude in my book. I wouldn't do that about American shows.

I loved the series with Morven Christie as DS Lisa Armstrong and was eagerly awaiting the new seasons. The side story line with her family was good and interesting.

The new DS Jenn Townsend ( Marsha Thomason) is so bad I almost switced it off. She is bad as a mother, stepmother, partner and colleague. I like grumpy characters when they are good, but she is just in constant bad mood, failing all her roles. Very unlikeable character.

I don't know if it is a bad script or just plain bad acting. I love the other characters and like the story line. It was a different league with Morven Christie as DS Lisa Armstrong.

I really don't understand the negative remarks about this new series.. People seem to watch one episode and pass judgement on a storyline that hasn't even gotten started yet. I really enjoyed the first episode.The characters look real and believable and the underlining storyline,that is developing.