Moviegoer19

I don't often get so into a show that I watch one episode after another, but with The Secrets She Keeps I did. I've been thinking about it and realized first, that the acting was excellent. I haven't read other reviews yet so I don't know what other people think, but I thought especially the two leads were terrific. And, as I've also come to believe, without a great script even the best actors can't do much, but here the actors had something really juicy to showcase their talents.

It was gripping, from beginning to end. Sure, it may have veered off into melodrama in a couple of spots, but nothing so bad that it took over. For me the story flowed and what the characters did and didn't do made sense.

If you're looking for a show that will be an intense emotional ride, check this out.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching The Paradise, again. Not remembering details from the first time, it was fresh and new. I again found it very engaging, thanks to the fine acting, excellent script, and lush visuals. It was a pleasure to both see and hear, even if it was somewhat predictable at times. I suppose one contributing factor to my enjoyment of The Paradise is that my name is Denise. I got chills when some of the male characters, mostly Moray and to a lesser extent Dudley and others said my name with such feeling.

There were several plot twists that worked well. I'm not so sure, however, about the feminist leanings from Denise, who was aware enough to say she'd give up Moray (who is really quite hot, imho) in order to accomplish her professional goals and then to actually have Moray be accepting of her needs. The show is progressive in that sense.

Well, I look forward to watching it in ten years or so for a third time.

While it was difficult to stop watching this dramatization of a true story, it was also difficult to keep watching, given its intensity. I wasn't aware of the crimes that are portrayed so it hit hard.

As many reviewers have said, everything about the show was superb: the acting, the script, the directing, and the photography. All combined to make a riveting TV experience.

There was just one thing that I didn't get and that was why, during the trial, when the defense was talking about murder and attempted murder, did he not emphasize motive? Why didn't he focus on the connection between Ben Field, the con man, getting elderly people to fall in love with him purposely so they'd change their wills to favor him, and then once the wills were changed, he murdered them to get their money and estates? This was implied but never actually stated. I don't know if this omission was particular to the show or if the trial was shown as it actually was.

Anyway, if you enjoy this type of gruesome story, definitely watch this.