Finding Alice

I almost decided not to watch this as it was rated 5.6 overall but then I read a 10* review against a 1* review and knew I had to watch it. And I'm so glad I did. This is an excellent black comedy with a great plot and some very funny one liners. Of course, I understand perfectly why some people might not take to this; black comedy is not to everyone's taste. However, anyone who derides the acting just because they don't like the script is entirely ignorant of the craft/art of acting; this is a cast of superb actors and they know exactly how to play this script. I look forward to the second series.

Great cast and well acted, but the protagonist Alice is just so painful to watch. Her behaviour and actions are increasingly irritable and you end up really disliking her and struggle to empathise with her.

There are some nice moments as well as some clever satire, but it isn't enough to keep you watching. The story and scenarios are often flawed and implausible, particularly Alice's reactions and behaviour.

We tried to sit through hoping it would improve, but after three episodes we gave up.

I understand it wants to be built as a dramedy, but I don't understand why Alice is so damn stupid....all her lines and actions are so dumb, is so difficult to relate with this show. You even wonder how she survived to this age, and raised a child. After she lost her partner, and her life becomes a mess, it seems all her concerns are to beg for money to buy wine. I am sorry, I love British series, it never happened before to dislike the main character for being an idiot.

Quite frankly I found it annoying and a waste of my time. I did give it a chance and sat through two episode. The cast high quality - let down by poor script I feel. Just downright disappointing.

This isn't meant to be a serious drama. Let that sink in and enjoy it.