Too Close

This is intense. In my opinion, those who don't like it are just looking for big explosions and gun fights.

This shows the complexities of trauma and mental illness in various forms. I'm not a specialist but even I can see grief in its many forms. Very well done so far and I'm only on the second episode.

I thought this was great since the psychologist was always listening to the questions that the patient/client asked her, and used that information to eventually understand what happened.

Without giving anything away then this is what good psychologists do, and they will reflect on their own experiences (whether personal or from previous cases) to come to a conclusion about what caused certain actions and the state of mind of their patient/client preceding that and after that.

I loved Cracker (10/10, showing my age here) and thought that this was along the same lines of a vulnerable psychologist confronting a very difficult case.

So, 8/10.

Doctor Emma Robinson is called in to assess patient Connie Mortensen, who claims to be suffering from amnesia following a horrific crime.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, I like the format of it being on over three consecutive nights, with so much on it makes it a lot easier to follow. Presumably made during Covid, so there is a somewhat smaller cast, but it had a very intimate feel.

Too Close, does that imply how close Doctor gets to their patient, or something else?

Two very strong lead actresses, I am a huge fan of Emily Watson, she never disappoints, you know it'll be good when you see her starring. Denise Gough also, terrific, her transformation is incredible, it takes some real talent to do that.

I really enjoyed it, 8/10.

I really can't understand why people leave reviews after only 1 or 2 episodes of a 3 part programme. Their judgements are merely superficial. Having watched it all I thought it was a superior and thought provoking drama. It left you wanting more and I hope there will be. Excellent leads and they bounced off each other creating sparks. Emily Watson is always good and Denise Gough was equal to her acting ability. Yes it was slow but it needed to be given the subject matter. Not all drama has to be smash bang wollop. If you are the thoughtful type of viewer, watch it. If you are into crash bang wollop don't bother.

Plenty of high scores and low scores on here with nothing in between. It's a slow burner of a series with two obviously traumatised women and a lot of mystery of what's happened to them. But you have to be patient and wait for the slow but sure character development.

Don't tune in if expecting an exciting and fast paced programme. Do if enjoying a good psychological drama with plenty of questions to be answered.