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It's human, real, with no frills. Doesn't sweeten the pill and hits the nail on the head without turning into a soap. It's about everyday real life and (family) relationships.
I'm also partial towards Nicola Walker whom I've watched in pretty much everything she's done - she's just great. Rest of the cast really good too. Would recommend.
Stick with 'The Split' Season One. And Season 2 is even better. Attorneys who specialize in Family Law / Divorce find themselves ill-equipped to deal with their specialty when it comes to their 'real' / private lives.
Following my watching the first season's 6 episodes I was glad - delighted - that I did. Even more so following Season 2. Yes there are moments when it threatens to descend into what we in America call 'Soap Opera'; the melodramatic, predictable, 'corny' fluff that normally is telecast during daytimes. But then the story moves in a direction you would not have expected. Characters say things and do things that you would not have expected (though later, when you think about them, you're really not as surprised as you were at first). The character 'Nina' is, perhaps, the series' most interesting. Though her screen-time is not nearly as much as her older sister 'Hanna' (Nicola Walker), her moments contain spoken truths that we rarely see in either TV series or film.
I am a big fan of Nicola Walker. And if you are too, you will not be disappointed. But the rest of the cast is fine as well. And for me, an American, the British accents and London locale serve to elevate the dialogue and story to 'higher heights'.
In short, watch 'The Split'. You'll be glad you did.
Following my watching the first season's 6 episodes I was glad - delighted - that I did. Even more so following Season 2. Yes there are moments when it threatens to descend into what we in America call 'Soap Opera'; the melodramatic, predictable, 'corny' fluff that normally is telecast during daytimes. But then the story moves in a direction you would not have expected. Characters say things and do things that you would not have expected (though later, when you think about them, you're really not as surprised as you were at first). The character 'Nina' is, perhaps, the series' most interesting. Though her screen-time is not nearly as much as her older sister 'Hanna' (Nicola Walker), her moments contain spoken truths that we rarely see in either TV series or film.
I am a big fan of Nicola Walker. And if you are too, you will not be disappointed. But the rest of the cast is fine as well. And for me, an American, the British accents and London locale serve to elevate the dialogue and story to 'higher heights'.
In short, watch 'The Split'. You'll be glad you did.
- david_r_cox
- 19 set 2020
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I've loved every single episode of this show. The casting is second to none and Nicola Walker is breathtaking as Hannah Stern. The dynamic between the characters works on every level. It's a sensitive and difficult subject and you get to see all aspects of that across the series. The writer/writers got it spot on. Easily one of the best U. K. drama shows. It is an emotional roller coaster, heartwarming and sad. There are predictable elements that shock when it happens and then others you second guess and are left strangely disappointed that they didn't happen. Thoroughly engaging.
- darenbooth
- 11 mag 2022
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Love everything about The Split! What a surprise I had no idea I would be watching something that I absolutely enjoyed beginning to end.. i coud go on and on about it but to me its a window into a family living life.. an imperfect family thats very real . I feel as if i know them...
- mybeloved-bb
- 15 lug 2019
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Walker was brilliant. The ensemble cast worked so well together. Most impressive was the intricate character development and detailed plot situations. Nothing was formula here. Outstanding writing! This may appeal to women most but it is not a "chick flick". It's sure to generate discussion and throughly entertain those who like a modern domestic drama. My first 10 star rating.
- skyguide-43025
- 24 giu 2018
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A tour de force by Walker, with an outstanding supporting cast. The show becomes more and more of a soap opera as it goes on, but every once in a while there is a scene where she just blows you away.
Lots to like about this drama. I loved the directing and screenplay, and most of the acting is excellent. In particular the lead actors were uniformly good. But a special mention of Elizabeth Roberts who played Liv and somehow managed to copy the body language of Hannah her mother.
So why not higher than 7? Quite a bit, really. I found the intensity of the lawyers' personal lives increasingly annoying. The twists and turns of Hannah and Nathan's marriage were especially gruesome. Will she run off with Christie or won't she. Eventually I could hardly care.
But it was worth persisting.
So why not higher than 7? Quite a bit, really. I found the intensity of the lawyers' personal lives increasingly annoying. The twists and turns of Hannah and Nathan's marriage were especially gruesome. Will she run off with Christie or won't she. Eventually I could hardly care.
But it was worth persisting.
- grahamf-55542
- 18 mag 2022
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The first series was a very well depicted portrayal of someone being deceitful within a relationship. The second series thankfully illuminates the damage that does to everyone involved. Very powerful and intense. Definitely worth a watch.
Perfectly watchable but I do wonder about Nicola Walker's acting style - it seems that Ive seen this same sort of tempo over and over again in her work, and Im always left with the feeling that there is a lot more to her than you see,
Are the writers deliberatley scripting her to be this sort of stuttering life is just such a mess roles? ( I coincidentally watched her one appearance in Jonathon Creek and she was cast as the messed up woman in that).... fine for a while but I have a nagging feeling watching her that her true talents are far wider than, and I would love to see her in differing roles as Im sure she is more than capable,
Are the writers deliberatley scripting her to be this sort of stuttering life is just such a mess roles? ( I coincidentally watched her one appearance in Jonathon Creek and she was cast as the messed up woman in that).... fine for a while but I have a nagging feeling watching her that her true talents are far wider than, and I would love to see her in differing roles as Im sure she is more than capable,
And incredible drama.
I have gone through every emotion whilst watching this, it's been an amazing drama from season 1 till 2. Understand the ins and outs of a working family, and the flaws of a marriage!
Couldn't give it credit enough!!
- sandiesh-86719
- 11 feb 2020
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- Deserie212
- 31 mag 2018
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I'm not a big fan of law shows, but I like Nicola Walker so I thought I'd give it a shot. It was good from the start but by episode 3 I simply loved it. The characters, the acting and the writing is all well done. When season one ended I assumed my streaming service would go straight to season 2. That was my only disappointment-I can't find where to stream season 2 : (
- Emma_Marie29
- 4 mar 2020
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We really hope they keep this one going for a third season, it's a great show with a bit of everything!
This is an extremely gripping drama. It's been well thought out with a brilliant script and amazing characters. The acting is faultless from every single actor and they have all been chosen to fit their individual characters.
I actually cried at the end. Loved every minute. Well done!
I actually cried at the end. Loved every minute. Well done!
- TruthSeeker-49994
- 14 feb 2020
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The BAFTA (and SAG, Golden Globe, Oscar) - worthy, and Olivier Award-Winner, Nicola Walker plays Hannah Stern intelligently, humanly. The second series develops all the characters without exception expertly and interestingly, and the stories are all absorbing. Shout-outs to Barry Atsma, Stephen Mangan, Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button and Deborah Findlay - who are all superb in their lead roles. Donna Air is also a revelation. This is an important drama about everything it means to be human nowadays. Very special indeed.
- tiina-jaaskelainen
- 4 nov 2022
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Well written and well played...Great surprise with season 3, I almost lost hope that it will be renewed.
A story where nobody is perfect, where everybody is trying to navigate through life the best they can, making mistakes and amends, all in beautiful London scenery.
A story where nobody is perfect, where everybody is trying to navigate through life the best they can, making mistakes and amends, all in beautiful London scenery.
Great cast, great script and well put together. I binge watched series one and was engrossed until the end. Well done to all involved and keep em coming
- lyninbyron
- 21 set 2018
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The writing, screenplay, music score and most of the acting are fairly run of the mill in what feels like high quality soap - occasionally tipping into schmaltz. BUT...Nicola Walker is fantastic and lifts this humdrum drama beyond what should be conceivably possible.
- georgieboy1971
- 29 mag 2022
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It would be very easy to be critical of this series. After all, how hard can life be when you appear to have a kitchen bigger than my entire house and garden. The parade of fashions puts 'Killing Eve' well in the shade and the apparently heroic amounts of booze are consumed on a daily basis.
But even though I'm as cynical as the next person, I binge-ewatched all three series and je regrette rien. Cleverly written, it serves you enough clues to keep you feeling smug when your prediction comes to pass, but still manages to serve up plot twists. The complex characters all have infuriating and lovable aspects, and bar one who is perfectly horrid to comedic proportions, all are ultimately redeemed. The comforting resolution achieved by the end of series 3 serves up that big slice of feel-good factor. I felt brave production decisions were made in the way 'real' women protagonists were filmed.... the antithesis of la-la-land nip and tuck, and long may it be replicated.
But even though I'm as cynical as the next person, I binge-ewatched all three series and je regrette rien. Cleverly written, it serves you enough clues to keep you feeling smug when your prediction comes to pass, but still manages to serve up plot twists. The complex characters all have infuriating and lovable aspects, and bar one who is perfectly horrid to comedic proportions, all are ultimately redeemed. The comforting resolution achieved by the end of series 3 serves up that big slice of feel-good factor. I felt brave production decisions were made in the way 'real' women protagonists were filmed.... the antithesis of la-la-land nip and tuck, and long may it be replicated.
- simmsmaggy
- 19 apr 2022
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- david_r_cox
- 26 set 2020
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