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.

Had been looking forward to this as I'm a big fan of Broadchurch type drama and it didn't let me down. Can't wait for the next episode. I didn't have an issue with the accents at all, being from the UK I'm very used to hearing all different accents.

This is my first review but felt the need due to the criticism of the accents/dialect of the character's. Here in the UK we make programmes and films covering a wide range of accents and dialect. We don't adapt these especially so that none UK residents can understand them. They are what they are and represent the whole of the UK. So to slate a programme for the accents of the actors who are representing a particular part of Britain is rude in my book. I wouldn't do that about American shows.

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.

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.