Over Water

Very slow and typical Flemish.Always same players.Old costumes. Story is very ok.

After 2 episodes I had trouble concentrating myself on the story! I was just waiting till another one of the characters would ask or say 'ça va' and get the same answer. Now as this means 'everything ok' there are plenty of alternatives or other options in dutch for this annoying french 'ça va'. But it seems the writers had no inspiration at all. I imagine Paul Baeten Gronda and Tom Lenaerts while writing or meeting, asking each other hundreds of times 'ça va...ça va...ça va...'. And after watching the 10 episodes I can only answer 'ça ne va pas'! I have never seen or read any story in which all of the protagonists act this illogical and stupid.

With his friend Bart De Pauw, Tom Lenaerts made some innovating television. Now that Bart has 'disappeared' after accusations of sexual intimidation it's up to Tom Lenaerts to make some new exciting television. But after turning 50 seems he has completely lost it.

The second season of 'Over Water' has been filmed yet. I'm looking forward to count how many 'ça va's' will be in it. In the end it's the only fun thing in this TV-show. So if this ever comes on Netflix, and you have the opportunity to watch it, do so with a couple of friends and cheer each time you hear a 'ça va', ça va?

I just finished watching the last episode of 'Over Water'. I have to say: it's worth watching until the end. The whole story is building to an end and it creates an exciting finale. Now I'm actually sad it came to an end. In season 2 there are some new, interesting characters. Their role is a perfect complement to the storylines of the other characters. It fits the story and is the logical step forward. There is more focus on politics and ambition, which is fascinating. I would definitely recommend the series to anyone who is looking for a good character driven series, based on true events about the war on drugs.

Season 1 starts off good, but the story is just spun out over too many episodes. For too long I got the feeling nothing really happened. Season 2 is a clear improvement, however. Acting is of a very high standard. Special accolades are due for Tom Van Dyck! Photography : this personal taste, but I am not a fan of the darkish images.

This is my first review on Imdb ever ... because I just watched the complete series and saw a rating of 1 out of 10 ... seriously?!

Yes, it is a bit slow, and there are a few (not a lot) better series.made in Belgium/Flanders, but Over Water is good, solid entertainment. Good actors, good story. I like it.