The Cry

A solid drama that left me looking forward to the next episode. Can't help but wonder if the writers feel a certain way about what happened to Madeleine McCann...

The Cry brings you on an intense journey through the mentality of two people that face the unthinkable. It leaves you guessing as to what really happened and what will happen next. It is told in a non-linear fashion which really helps the narrative, leading you along some false leads while really just cleverly arranging certain scenes to have you think that way. Amazing filming, and powerful acting. Jenna Coleman in particular carries the tough role of Joanna so incredibly well, brilliantly depicting the huge change Joanna goes through throughout the story. If it were down to me, she would definitely win a BAFTA for this. It is also great to rewatch. Once you know the full story, you can really appreciate how nicely it was all put together.

I'm not sure there are very many actors that could have navigated the roller coaster of emotions as deftly as Jenna Coleman did in the role of Joanna. She never missed a beat, consistent with any role she has inhabited. My only criticism of this series is the slow, sometimes plodding, pace of the storytelling. The twists and turns lose their tension when the pace allows the audience to solve the mysteries before they are revealed. The power of this piece is not in the storytelling but in the subtleties of the performances, especially Jenna Coleman, Asher Keddie and Stella Gonet. They convey the narrative more effectively than the dialogue. Be patient, this is a good watch. I give this limited series an 8 (great performances) out of 10. {Mystery Drama}

On edge of seat throughout series. All cast very good but Jenna Coleman brilliant as the struggling new mother. The depth of her portrayal in the role was breathtaking and heartbreaking.

I just watched the first 3 episodes today and WOW! Such a good show!!! Great twist in episode 3 that I didn't see coming. It seriously is fantastic! The actors are all great and it has a really solid plot, I'm gonna have to go buy the book and read it! You get hooked from the first episode.