The Bad Seed

I feel bad for the actors having to perform that tripe of a script.

I stumbled upon this series from a YouTube pop up. I didn't read any reviews before starting on episode 1. I was surprised to find the series quite well shot, interesting storyline with some side plots that blends well with the main plot. Loved the family relationship and how it interconnects with murder. The series also features ouches on how infidelity affects a marriage. Acting is pretty convincing. The first 4 episodes were good, the final episode appears a bit rushed and predictable which did spoil the series somewhat. But overall it's a watchable short series. After completing the series, I read some of the bad reviews given in this App and I really don't understand why. I suggest just to watch it and make your own decision. It's free on YouTube anyways and quality is good.

The plot was so predictable I actually noticed how bad the costumes were.

I initially thought this miniseries was going to be great. The initial 30 minutes of episode 1 was as good as any BBC crime drama but it went downhill from that point quickly. So many things in the storyline are implausible that I found it a bit cringeworthyin in the end. The acting and production was good for a NZ TV show but ultimately the script had so many holes in it that I can't recommend it.

This is a soap opera, not a thriller mystery show! You can see where things going from 'start to finish'. So saying that it was't even a good soap opera. If this is one of the first home grown product from New Zealand things need to be worked upon, as this is poor to start among with!