The Bay

I like the series, but found the subplots of the investigator's children a bit distracting, it's almost like the writers were looking to fill some time. As for the criticism of the accents. I had not problem understanding them.

So after reading some of the other reviews and complaints about accents I don't know what everyone's problem is. I am not from the UK I'm Australian and had no problem understanding the accents. Maybe because I watch a lot of TV Series with a wide range of accents but seriously if people are having problems with this maybe they should learn to appreciate that other parts of the world speak differently. Anyway, I really enjoyed the mostly realistic story. I found the characters relatable and likeable. Which speaks to the actors skills. It was an enjoyable journey being convinced one suspect committed the crime and then a different one the next episode. I always thoroughly enjoy a female lead also. Here's hoping there will be a season 2.

Enjoying this. If you don't understand the accents, put subtitles on. This is a British drama made for a British audience, and we can understand it! Seriously I put on subtitles when I can't understand some drawling US accents

Having watched this drama being filmed in and around Morecambe, last Summer, I was looking forward to seeing how the first episode would look. I wasn't disappointed...the dramatic backdrop of the bay and the brooding soundtrack helped to draw you in. As for the accents...yep...they're northern...but what would you expect to hear.

Lokking forward to seeing how the characters develope over the coming episodes.

The Bay, with Series two is on, I thought I'd revisit the first, and I have to be honest, my ideas haven't altered since watching this for the first time. Series one is a bit of a mixed bag, It's hit and miss, a good story, good concept, a shock twist, but irritations, mostly with Lisa. Series two, I binge watched over two days, it had me absolutely engrossed, I loved it.

Morven Christie is a wonderful actress, to begin with, I didn't like Lisa, she's smart, but her tantrums make her appear like a sixteen year old, she puts her job before all else, in series two, she's grown up, and has the balance right. She goes from being a character it's hard to trust, to someone you wish to see succeed.

I really like the setup, I loved the twist in the first episode, that gave Lisa a very different look on the case, the revelation in the concluding episode of series one is also well done. She really is made to pay for her mistakes, and has a hell of a job to get her pride and rank back.

It takes time to warm to the characters, but you will, Lisa is the driving force, Med is a big wet behind the ears.

Beautifully produced and shot, Morecambe has never looked so good.

A good series 7/10.