sberridge77

This episode had everything that I wished the series had as a whole, tight editing, dramatic tension, brilliant acting, atmosphere of foreboding throughout, plus the best short scene of the entire series. The encapsulation of the family story made sense at last although there were some omissions about what actually happened to some of the family members, realistic but irritating. I loved it and I think a bit more tight editing throughout would have improved it for me. Probably one episode too many which could easily have been corrected by omitting some of the repetitive scenes in the earlier episodes. Excellent last episode though.

I watched some of the first episode, abandoned it but returned to it after reading excellent reviews. I got through it in fits and starts, not really engaged by it... until the last ten minutes when it really took off, after the Syrian assistant took a quiet persistent interest and the plot gelled. It reminded me a bit of Memento, the plot revealed in time shifting bites. The characters are unlikeable, rude to each other and swear profanely for no apparent reason. The Syrian assistant is the only person who seems to be on an even keel, the police team are worn down by their lack of resources and good leadership. I shall probably watch on but it's unusual not to be gripped one way or another by the end of episode one. I reserve my judgment!