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Finally an original African based high school drama series! I was pleasantly surprised by this and watched the whole thing all at once. I was impressed that we saw many aspects of South African culture in regards to the dialects, music, political affairs etc The series itself is easy to enjoy, there were definitely aspects where you're shouting at the TV but it's all in gest. Can't wait for season 2!

The mystery of the story is still intriguing even though we know where it is going. This is a satisfactory series and brings out the Cape Town/SA's culture. It is worth watching.

I really enjoyed this show and I loved the fact the show is from South Africa and almost all the actors are people of color (not sure if this is ok to say in regards to a South African show, but I simply don't know better).

I liked seeing some aspects of the South African culture/realities even though I have no idea whether the representation was correct.

I really like the actors and in my view casting did a great job.

It's an exciting premise and the show is well made! I can't wait for the next season!

I found some amazing musing through this show - great soundtrack!

First season was a bit messy, but I feel like season 2 pulled everything together. The acting wasn't the best in the first season (not bad, but it could have been better), although I could see some great improvements in the seasons after that. I would have loved some more character development for a few characters, but what I loved most about this show was the pacing and the suspense. There was always something exciting and surprising around the corner. Most of the episodes ended on plot twists, leaving you wanting to see more. I also liked the fact that all of the seasons were quite strong, none of them empowering the other.

Watched it in one sitting, with the exception of bathroom breaks. However, I was highly dissapointed in the end. I felt as though the ending was less of an ending & more of a cliffhanger. Hence why I'm now in the process of writing my own script for a final ending of my liking 🤣. I just didn't have closure, like some of us might need counselling. A confrontation for an ending? The writer/s could have done better. No distinct villain or hero/in. There better be a season 2!

I don't know how the rating on this is so low. Most of the reviews rate it high. It was a really entertaining series. Yes, it involved high school students, but that doesn't mean that it can't be good. I ended up binge watching every episode because I had to see what happened. It ended pretty decent. But, now we just have to wait for Season 2. Please!

Okay, if you remove the soap opera element from this show, (which btw I believe just stretches the show out) Blood & water is a well-shot drama that follows the compelling story of a teenage girl in search of her lost sister. A pretty predictable story nonetheless, the high production value and beautiful cinematography make the show quite bearable to watch. I didn't think I would get hooked but I did. Just six episodes you could binge-watch with friends while trying to relax.

I mainlined this series because I simply had to know what was happening next. I'd have given it ten * if the ending had been more satisfactory.

It's compelling TV. The characters are believable and the cast really good. The writing is well-crafted and I was enthralled.

It has soap opera qualities, but at a high level. Sure, parts of it were a tad cliched, but the story and developing mystery make up for that.

I enjoyed it thoroughly, though I'd be lying if I said the ending was completely satisfactory. I look forward to a second season.

Bad acting, good representation of black people and African culture though. Also good storyline. But the main caracters acting puts the whole series down.

Plenty of beautiful and handsome young people hanging out around swimming pools. Finally, according to Netflix, the identity, issues, disputes and loves of wealthy teens have been globalised, standardised and commodified. This is S. Africa, but you wouldn't know it. It could easily be the wealthy 'burbs of the US, Australia, India, Singapore, or Korea. Reality replaced by the synthetic.

I started this show at midnight last night and somehow I've binged the whole season in a day! This was a really good show and a good mystery. I was so proud to see high quality content coming from South Africa and seeing a lifestyle in Africa that bucks the typical perception we get shown of Africa in America. Good show!

I'm usually not a fan of the high school character based series but Blood and Water is so good!. I love the mystery of the storyline, the setting in South Africa, the diversity of the cast and the music is great as well.

Honestly, whoever was responsible for shooting the series did a GREAT job. However, the stroryline is predictable and the acting is horrible. Watch it if you want to waste time, but don't expect to get thoroughly entertained.

The concept of this show is interesting. The vibe around the show is captivating which is why I will keep watching. I like most of the characters as well as their dynamics to one another. My only suggestions is that the show works a little more towards a coherent plot and better dialogue. The sudden transitions between scenes needs a little work too. Sometimes episodes are longer than they need to be. And sometimes there's too much focus on puleng's facial expressions of not knowing what to say whenever she's questioned. Would be nice if dialogue could add a little more character to her. Her silences whenever she's caught lying can make her actions frustrating for viewers. One can't help but feel the way Wade and KB are treated by her is unfair. The show definitely has self awareness around that though. Nevertheless I enjoy watching this series, and definitely won't stop at season 3.

Not understanding why some gave it a very low rating other than they didn't bother watching the entire season. I actually enjoyed it. Great acting as well. Really hoping there will be a Season 2 sooner than later.

I couldn't make it through E2. The acting and "character development" - or rather lack thereof, was so cringeworthy, I had 2nd hand embarrassment for the cast. I realise that as a locally made production, budget was obviously quite tight, and it shows, oh boy does it show, in every single department. A pity, because this production had some top notch crew working on it. But it seems perhaps the money was not going into cast or crew. A measly 1/10

Binged this today, very good story and brilliant series

Filmimg and the story is very good. Filming quality and sound effects spot on. I could not give 10 stars because of the extreme explicit language and extreme sexual insinuations. Cannot watch with family. I suggest toning down a bit.

Everything else, well done.

Flimsy story and mediocre acting. Couldn't finish second episode.

I feel this show was a little slow at first, but once you get into it, it was pretty addictive. I expected more from this show considering the director involved, but it still surpassed my expections. I do hope for a season 2 after that ending.

I saw the previews and actually had zero interest in watching this, but just after midnight I was looking for something to watch and gave it a shot. Six hours later I'm watching the last episode, more because of the story than the acting, but it must have some potential if I sat through all six episodes.

Too expectation like "elite" but too far from it. And i dont like it tbh

Literally an interesting show and not because of what happens (which is fine is on its own) but because of how it combines so many things together. I like it that it is south african and it gets some variety from the typical US teen drama copycat.

Let me focus on the cast, because this is a little bit of a clear case of "we wanted MA rated high school drama but couldn't figure out how to cast it". Like most teen high school dramas this is played by 35 year olds. Ok, lets just get this out of the way.. but not any 35 year olds.. professional body builders and models. With 2 exceptions the cast is completely crashing with the setting and premise of the show. Seasons 1 and 2 are still clinging to that proverbial high school story and the casting just crashes so hard into that....

In season 3 we depart the cool naive and awkward aspects of life and the show tries to be too much of a crime conspiracy drama with over the top ridiculous scenes... It pivots too hard and too fast from what it was set up to be. At times it feels like TAKEN, at times it becomes LETHAL WEAPON.. There is no supporting previous content to facilitate that script change and it results in very questionable episodes.

With season 4 we have a turn again towards the first 2 seasons which i welcome because this is what made the show quirky and unique. There are so many little facets in the script with so many random events to make you snicker in those first 2 seasons i'm happy they are trying to get back to that.

But here lies the problem.. your cast is now even older and the whole school timeline is even more at odds with what we are seeing. Obviously it is an issue with anything that is based on a set period of time that doesn't change in the show but real life goes on.. However most shows managed to get around that... this one seems to be unable to get that resolved.

So when you have 30 year olds pretending they are 17 and then they turn into 35 year olds still pretenting they are 17, it's even worse than the first time around... It's been 5 years into the show and they are pulling back the timeline and environment to the beginning. It does not work. Should have figured out how to transition from season 3 instead of trying to forget you made it!

Seasons 1-2: awesome. Unique, funny, intriguing, great acting Season 3: meh too much of a departure Season 4: we are back in 2020! Or trying.

I am not sure how to rate it. It is still worth watching but it no longer has that feel to it that grasped viewers at the beginning. 4 Seasons and 5 years later i would say that show is way past its expiration date. They are trying to stretch it out based on initial success yet there is nothing behind it anymore.

6\10 Should have ended with an extended season 2 to wrap up the original storyline and called it a day.