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We've always struggled in Wales to produce quality drama but I have to say.. This was an impressive effort.. 8 out of 10

Low key police drama well produced and directed with fine cast.

Series Two has some excellent cinematography, placing grim housing estates against a timeless Welsh landscape. The use of Gaelic, too, gives the viewer a feeling that they're observing a foreign world (and I'm from the UK!). Series One, however, is burdened with a clichéd script, and is stretched out far too long. Rather than the seductive bleakness of Scandi-Noir, there's an atmosphere of unappealing drearyness. Series Two proceeds the same way (I was prepared to give up!), then makes a remarkable turnaround near the end. The conclusion presents a chillingly accurate depiction of a sociopathic youth. There's also a genuine sense of pathos and tragedy - in the way that deprived neighbourhoods can breed this criminal type, and in the devastating effects of their behaviour on the immediate community.

1. It was lovely to hear the Welsh language spoken. 2. Wales is beautiful. 3. The show was an interesting unfolding of the story. 4. Some of the episodes were so dark that they were hard to watch.

If you like these things ^, this is the show for you. If you don't like a dark, slow story, then skip it.

Frankly, I don't understand why this is getting bad reviews. I too, watch a lot of British drama, and although the pacing is a little slower than most, it's an extremely well-done series. It does start out slowly, but by the third episode I was totally invested in the story and the characters. The photography and set design was superb, as was the setting. But what I found most compeling was how natural and real the actors all seemed. Everyone seemed to fit their roles perfectly and the lead actress who plays the lead detective is a joy to watch.

Don't pass this one by. No, it's not frenetic. But it has a rare depth and realism that makes it even more enjoyable.

It's what you could describe as a quality program- but sometimes just too boring to watch! I generally like slow burners, but Series 3 for me was a step to far. Admittedly I gave up fairly early on, so others might enjoy it more 😀.

This series had us on the edge of our seats the whole time! Some you can kind of predict, but we really had no idea how it was going to end! Why are UK television shows so much better than American shows? We're in Iowa but love the Britbox and Acorn apps!

Script is so slow in parts and there is some editing I would have recommended, such as the episode that outlines the abduction in Ep 4 but I was so impressed with that abilities of many of the tertiary actors, including the sister of Mali and the mother of the traveling nurse. I also found Anglesey to be rather beautiful and liken the mood to my favorite genre of Scandi Noir. Watching in English subtitles makes it a breeze to really hear the language that I, living in Los Angeles and so unfamiliar with.

Welsh TV for many years was something to be scoffed at, programmes made for a small audience, but generally forgettable. Then came Hinterland, then Requiem, Keeping Faith, and now Hidden. Welsh TV drama has become something we are now hugely proud of. Forget Scandi Dramas, Wales is now the place for dark, hard hitting drama.

Hidden is very dark, and it hits hard. It may be a little slow to get started, but once it gets into its stride it is accomplished, compulsive viewing. The show has a realism to it, which at times is disturbing realistic, the pain and trauma are shown for what they are, harrowing and tragic, not sensational or glorious.

It gets better as it progresses, and after some real shocks you get a gripping finale, which really satisfies. Brilliant performances throughout, the acting is of the highest order, Sian Reese-Williams, Gwyneth Keyworth and Rhodri Meilir are all worthy of a mention.

Bravo BBC Wales, keep giving us these incredible stories.

Loved it! 10/10

Short and simple- seasons 1 & 2 are great. Season 3 is uninteresting.. actually boring. Such a disappointment. This review needs to contain 150 character so, I'll just say this- the storyline is annoying, there's zero investigative work, and I just stopped caring about the main characters personal life. There's just nothing redeeming.

I am two episodes in and so far it's everything you want. Beautiful and brooding landscapes, twists and turns... but the main reason I'm writing a review is because of the negative comments towards the use of the welsh language.

Firstly, they're in Wales so they're speaking Welsh. Makes sense doesn't it? If you can't be bothered to experience some culture and pay attention to the episodes by occasionally having to read some subtitles then this isn't a series for you. I also love all the Scandinavian murder mystery dramas and this is very similar. SO if your idea of a good serial killer series is something like Criminal Minds then I'm afraid this is a bit too sophisticated for u x

I feel like I saw every plot point, and "twist" coming from a mile away. Nothing new. Brooding cop who has trouble being emotional available, they usually have an ailing parent, distracted young male cops miss obvious and key pieces of case-related information, perp is just your average person with mommy issues and zero depth, and there is no real pay off or explanation. No real character development or depth, the police work isn't even good. Not terrible, but no great.

Overall a very good series. The first series set the scene. It got quite deep and delved into the personal lives of each character. It was interesting to see how often angry rebellious young men still had big responsibilities at home. People are complex. The series did some good character development. The series was a bit slow going at times and the eight episodes could have been put into six and nothing lost. 7/10.

Wonderful scenery photography. Somber Wales at its best.

The second series was my favourite. The characters were perfect I thought. In particular Annes Elwy is just great in the character of Mia Owen who is a deviant, and possibly psychopathic, teenager. This second series was a 9 out of 10 for me.

For me Series 3 was not as gripping as the first two series, actually it was quite different. Every opportunity the director tried to illicit pathos and this was somewhat over stretched. Part of this strategy meant somber background music that seemed to never stop, so at times this just really really annoyed me. It was probably meant to be noir but it was a little over 'noired' for me. This third series was 5/10 for me.

After all the Scandinavian noir rip offs and serial killer mythology it was nice to see a straight forward rendition of evil. A female detective with no quirks or neuroses, and a monster with a human face. It's not for the shallow hearted. It is necessarily slow, it is 3/4 in Welsh, and it is bleak in it's depiction of rural Wales. But it tells it 's story by blessedly avoiding all the usual serial killer tropes. No rituals, no symbols to be decoded, no need to call the FBI, and no psychological prattle about motive.It's not a whodunnit, or a whydoneit, just a head on depiction of the banality of evil. With a mother from Hades.

Have only finished the first two episodes and I like it. I will review again when I have finished all episodes.

This is one of those shows where you could easily stop watching early on due to the slow pace of the early episodes, my advice is don't, watch it to the end, it is worth it. If you give up before episode 4 you will have missed out, it might take that long to really hook you in. It grabbed me from the very first episode and would not let go, but I was lucky enough to be able to binge watch all 8 episodes in one sitting, mind you it was late into the night when I finished watching it.

If I was to compare this to any other show it would be The Fallen with Gillian Anderson, the only exception being that this is not about a serial killer as another reviewer has stated, it is far more involved and complex than that.

If you like really well made, brilliantly acted (the acting really is sublime) detective shows that have depth, watch this and ignore the bad reviews by shallow people who could not have really watched this all the way through.

You have to read subtitles, unless you can understand Welsh, but they are hardly noticeable when you get right into the show.

I love British mystery/drama, and I'm especially impressed by these Welsh efforts that are filmed in both Welsh and in English. The first season was agonizing but satisfying. But . . .

Really? One season of abuse was sufficient. Then I suffered through the second season and it was so miserable and repetitive that I figured that would spell the end for this series. But, no.

I tried Season 3, but just had to give up. I've had enough of the lesbian romance struggles, and everything about the show throughout just feels so dark and dreary. I do not find this characteristic of every Welsh series, but certainly some one has decided that this series will be constantly unpleasant. I'm done.

Good acting, strong story, believable characters. Gruesome and dark in parts but this only added to the tension and was neither gratuitous nor dwelt on for too long. Beautifully filmed in Wales and though I don't speak Welsh (hooray for subtitles) I felt the switches in language gave greater authenticity to the story. Well worth a watch.

I give this series a "fair" opinion. The reason is that it is inexplicable very dark and pathological. It is a police drama first but the guilty parties for some reason have the most depraved nature. It's not about blood and guts but truly sick individuals. Further, the series doesn't take the time to show how these criminals developed their nature. You're put right into the mess from the beginning. I know this is fiction and certainly hope that there aren't people like this in Whales.

The main character is developed slowly. Not so much the supporting characters.

After this, enjoy some British comedy!

Don't think I have ever seen pure evil portrayed so convincingly and so matter of factly. That is the striking thing.

...the lead chick cop (lesbian, of course) needs to wash and brush her hair! Yes, me on my favourite soap box.

I enjoyed, hmmm... is that the right word? I found all three series intriguing and loved the way we had English and Welsh spoken throughout the episodes.

I did, however, find myself distracted by herself looking so scruffy and in need of a good wash 99% of the time. At one stage junior cop tells her to go home, get some sleep and have a shower, so it wasn't just me! She also needed a decent bra and a few less cigarette breaks. Between the BO and the stench of stale smoke, I sure wouldn't want to be stuck in a car with her.

Despite all that, I love the fact that this series isn't all blood and gore, car chases and waving guns around.

Disappointing, but not for the drama or story line or settings. Just found that a good drama had been spoiled by the constant switching, unnecessarily, between the English & Welsh language, along with irritating subtitles. All characters were speaking both languages so what was the point.