Wreck

This was such a surprisingly great watch. Initially I thought it was just going to be another cheesy teeny horror but it was actually fantastic. The story was clever (albeit kind of done before) with great casting, acting and soundtrack. It was exactly the right mix of comedy moments, suspense and slasher. Harriet Webb's character in particular was hilarious and had some fantastic one-liners. We were gripped right from the start and loved every second. Watched it all in a one go and felt it got better as it went along. Satisfying, gripping, just the right length and very easy to watch. Would definitely recommend.

Season 2 of Wreck isn't just a continuation; it's an elevation, a thrilling ride that surpasses the expectations set by the first season. This time around, the show has truly hit its stride, delivering a masterful blend of dark humor, suspense, and developed characters. It's a significant step up, and you can feel it in every scene.

Ryan J. Brown has that rare ability to fuse dark humor with genuine suspense. This is some of the best british YA tv in years. Brown weaves his story with such effortless precision, each unexpected twist pulling you deeper into the story. I, for one, am eager to see what he does next.

What really distinguishes S2 is how it broadens the world introduced in the first season, delving deeper into the mysterious Velorum. The pacing is spot-on, maintaining a taut tension while also allowing the characters the space they need to breathe and develop. If you found yourself drawn in by S1, then you'll love 2. It's a crazy show that knows where it's going and exactly how to get there.

Im not too sure where to start with this review. I pride myself in the ability to look at a cover art and tell everything thats going to happen in a series. However, that was not the case with this one. I saw most plot twists and surprises coming but it doesn't happen the way you think it would. That was a big plus for me.

I liked most of the characters. The big irish guy was pretty funny along with the short officer with the beard (even tho hes a bad guy). Karen was pretty funny and Vivian was bad ass. The main character was the only one that was meh, only because he was hella lucky.

It did leave a surprise cliffhanger that sets up season 2!

Loved this series. A couple of things I loved:

• I love that it's a genre bending show: comedy, horror, drama in all one. And they are not afraid to really go there with each genre. The funny moments are really funny. The horror moments are gory. The dramatic beats are sincerely heartfelt.

• the gay and Asian representation. Who knew a UK BBC show would ever give us some much-needed representation and actually succeed? Vivian is delightful and we finally have a gay Asian love interest.

• the pacing is great - in six episodes there's a lot there but it's never overwhelming. I think this show deserves a second series.

Jamie buys the identity off a guy named Cormack, to get a job working on board a ship called The Sacramentum, his mission, to discover what happened to his sister Pippa, who vanished on board three months back.

It's an enjoyable six part series, it's clearly aimed at teenagers, it's a mix of comedy, horror, mystery, with shed loads of LGBTQ themes thrown in.

Episode one is very good, I loved Quacky, it provided a very different killer, no scary costumes or grim masks, this guy is soft and fluffy, it presents something a little different, it worked.

The disappointment for me came in episode 6, Part 5 offered so much, it just all fell a little bit flat.

You can tell it's from The BBC, it's a wonderfully diverse cast, in terms of the good guys that is,.

The baddies are still white and straight, it's amusing enough, but I liked the characters, I liked the diversity of it. You can see the demographic they're going for, my sixteen year old self would have loved this.

It's well acted, Thaddea Graham and Oscar Kennedy are both very good.

I look forward to series 2.

7/10.