The Slap

Great show , underestimated in the ratings, and perhaps by the rush of people. I think there are people who give rate without watch all the episodes. Real, nervous at times , intriguing in other, great actors, real-world characters, dedicated direction. A show that captivates you and puts you inside.Furthermore it has the wonderful Uma Thurman, one of the most beautiful actresses I've ever seen on this planet. But who really surprising is Zachary Quinto. A dynamo as the unstable Greek. But all cast is correct . I would give 7.5 but as don't have this option, I gave 8 . Watch without expectations. You'll be surprised. A pity that did not guarantee a 2nd season. I think people prefer to think little .

The original Australian series was based on a book published in 2008. That book, and the Aussie series, have Harry slapping Hugo AFTER Hugo kicked Harry in the shins when he took away the cricket bat. In this American version the baseball bat is nowhere in sight when the brat gets slapped, which changes the entire connotation of the drama. When you remove the pain/shock/reaction factor, you change the entire premise of the story. Anyhow, for all the critics out there - maybe read the book, which is excellent by the way, and watch the original version, before becoming moral judges of the situation. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying watching this version, but it does not really portray the events and emotions in play in the book. Oh, and Aisha was a vet, not a doctor.

First and foremost I have to say that I am so relieved and thrilled to see a show thats not about the Police/Detectives and/or Doctors! Enough already; those types of shows are so boring... I like the idea of this show and I also like the controversy it brings. This type of subject is so personal and a hot-topic issue for so many people. I can see both sides. I don't have kids, I have dogs and I wouldn't let a anyone hit or kick them on the other hand if one of my dogs bit someone I would fully expect them to protect themselves. So thats the struggle and I think it will be fun to watch this cast navigate this and take sides. Both my husband and I enjoyed the first episode and will be watching the second episode tonight. I have high hopes for this show and again I can't stress enough...thank you writes/producers/actors for coming up with a fresh idea and one that is controversial.

the character of Rosie's super-fake woykin' class new yawk accent. she is obviously laying it on very thick. it sounds ridiculously fake. is she British or something?

the multi-ethnic mix of characters is fine. New York is like that.

but that level of entitlement from the stay-at-home wife of an artist only comes with years of higher education and privilege. a working-class New York mother would have smacked her own kid on the ass and said, "play nice!" that would have been the end of it.

speaking of accents we get it, Aisha is from england. her character can stop saying "bloody and petrol and knickers". we get it.

haven't watched the third episode yet. running out of patience for this.

also, who the hell is the narrator? why is there a narrator?

Come on a show based on a kid getting slapped, i mean really? What bright producer figured that would be a good idea to invest millions into? With a cast like that you can make a show called "the crap" and have a piece crap, the same piece of crap, smear on an actor, get on another characters shoe causing eventual havoc. With a cast that like they would make that show 6/10.

But come on out of all the premises for a show, a slap of a kid? It makes me mad and angry, not sure why, no other show has done this before, when i see that title and that over dramatic slap, who cares!! Just stop!

Sigh. You need something that everyone can relate to, I'm sure someone had their kid slapped and felt some passion for this show but how many people can relate? THEY NEED TO MAKE THE TV SHOW FOR "DARK CITY". End of story.