The Bad Seed

There was a NZ soap called Gloss in the 80s. That was bad enough but there has obviously been no progression in production and writing over the years because The Bad Seed is bad if not worse. The acting is awful, the production is awful, the characters are irritating and the plethora of profanity, especially in family situations, is boorish.

I stumbled upon this series from a YouTube pop up. I didn't read any reviews before starting on episode 1. I was surprised to find the series quite well shot, interesting storyline with some side plots that blends well with the main plot. Loved the family relationship and how it interconnects with murder. The series also features ouches on how infidelity affects a marriage. Acting is pretty convincing. The first 4 episodes were good, the final episode appears a bit rushed and predictable which did spoil the series somewhat. But overall it's a watchable short series. After completing the series, I read some of the bad reviews given in this App and I really don't understand why. I suggest just to watch it and make your own decision. It's free on YouTube anyways and quality is good.

Enjoyed it so much - well written and suprisingly well acted. The killer could be anyone of three people.

The plot was so predictable I actually noticed how bad the costumes were.

Gripping, beautifully shot. Exceptional direction, writing and acting. This is the first NZ drama that I have been excited about in maybe a decade. I am totally enthralled and don't want it to end.

At the time of writing this I am dumbfounded as to who could have given it such poor IMDB rating, competitors maybe? Because this is world class and I hope it travels well overseas. The final episode was a little weaker than the rest, and interestingly was directed by someone else other than the two main directors. I think that was a mistake, as it wasn't as good as the other 4 eps, and not as well wrapped up, with things playing out too conveniently and easily.

Overall, highly recommended binge watching with lots of twists and turns.