Uspjeh

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This is a 6-part crime/thriller series set in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. The story begins when four individuals meet for the first time during an unfortunate incident which ends up with the death of a young man, son of a local kingpin who will do anything to avenge his offspring's untimely demise. The plot thickens when the young female police investigator enters the picture, determined to find the culprit(s) of this homicide.

The plot has enough twists and turns to keep the viewer glued on his seat while the photography of this show is simply exquisite. After finishing watching "Success" (original title: "Uspjeh") I wanted to visit Zagreb as soon as possible as the city is captured in such a wonderful way that convinces you to make this trip. The performances are exceptional, both the protagonists and the secondary characters are portrayed in a realistic and plausible manner, nothing like the cardboard good guys Vs Villains of the American productions.

Overall, "Success" is a more than successful addition to the year's best crime TV shows from Europe and it leaves you thirsty for more. I would like to check out more series from the countries of former Yugoslavia as I'm sure that I will find more diamonds like this one. Make sure not to miss it!

I looked the first episode and can say I like it. Somehow I got caught up in that Nordic noir, watching everything shot north from Munich and I can say I like Uspjeh (eng. Success). Croatian Broen, and architect Haris drives, what else than - Volvo :) It seems to me that 6 episodes will be enough, I hope that from the second to the fifth will not be just filling. I'm a little bit bothered by the use of "dron" cadres, but ok ... at least the city of Zagreb looks like a real European metropolis, not a Balkan village at the end of the world. Original music is great, and music from the 60's must be, it seems to me that all retro today (listen to the soundtrack of Kiling Eve or Sharp Objects) provokes enthusiasm. Two thumbs up :)

Found it accidentally but I have to admit it caught me. With its very strong pilot it could keep up my interest till the end. Great - and typical - characters, nicely photographed scenes despite of the darkness, perfect music and quite good story. Some of the reviewers compared it to the scandinavian thrillers, there are similarities without doubts. But still different. It has real and pure central/eastern european feeling which can be understood the best who live in the region. Definitely worth to watch, great show. Beside that let me suggest another very strong content from Hungary: also an HBO produced TV-series, Aranyélet (Golden Life) which has 3 seasons and reflects all the main characteristics of the region with powerful acting and story (maybe more intense than Uspjeh has).

I waited for couple of months and then decided to give it a try on Saturday after lunch. I watched all 6 episodes in a row. Very good story, nice director (OScar winning Danis Tanovic) and very good actors and camera. Both thumbs up from my side.