Vite in fuga

Vite in fuga AKA Off Grid This could have been a good 6 part psychological thriller, but after a good start it faded badly.

Episode 4 was a gratuitous "inclusive" episode for same sex relationships. It could have been missed altogether and none of the core plot would be missed.

Episodes 6-11 was just plain padded out waffle. Just boring soap.

There was no explanation as to how Cosimo Casiraghi could effect all the things that he did, passports, IDs, jobs, etc, etc, or how Miranda would have gone along with her coldblooded father-in-law.

It was just too long.

The Italian scenery was good, Claudio Gioè's acting was bad or should I say overacting.

This is a contemporary drama and contains language and/or attitudes that some viewers, particularly those of a more mature generation, the Silent Majority, will find offensive.

This drama, in Italian with subtitles, starts off very well. The first episode sets up an intriguing scenario, with a mysterious death and the main suspect and his family having to go into hiding.

Unfortunately the interest is not maintained. By the time we get to episodes 3, 4 and 5, almost all of the show is about the various relationships inside and outside the family, while the main story proceeds at a glacial pace. At times, you almost feel like you're watching a soap.

The acting is good, not just the two main characters but their children as well. And there's some great scenery of the Italian Dolomite mountains.

Six episodes would have been good, but fourteen?

A family escapes death threats and hides out. Then they take turns doing something stupid to endanger themselves. If you accept the plot then ride with it. The scenery is great, the acting is good, the police procedurals are lousy, the motives of the bad guys is typically Italian- emotion over reason- but it's entertaining and never slow.

I tried to guess the ending when the plot did a flip but but I was way off, the last two episodes certainly jump the shark, but hey it's an Italian shark.

My favorite character was the blond detective who is always right but can't get her male boss and partner to listen.

I came across this series purely by chance and I am so glad I dId.

This was part of Walter Presents on Channel 4 in the UK. Usually anything coming under the Walter bracket is well worth watching.

The plot is very plausible, the acting is excellent and the scenery is beautiful. If that has been filmed in the South Tyrol then I would be more than happy to live there, stunning scenery.

I only started watching this on Tuesday and I am already two thirds through the series. It has a sort of hypnotic hold over you. Even this morning before coming to work I watched 1.5 episodes and will no doubt watch more this evening. In fact I will be disappointed when the series comes to an end.

I still don't know how this is going to end but I will certainly enjoy finding out.

Oh did I mention how stunningly attractive, Anna Valle is as the female lead.

Where are all the "user" reviews?! Amazed that I'm the first... It's riveting...couldn't tear away for long and had to binge-watch all twelve episodes...every major player is utterly believable ~ high quality acting and an incredibly well-written and suspenseful script...the scenery is absolutely gorgeous ~ snow-capped Alpine mountains...such pastoral beauty ~ almost felt like moving there! The authenticity of the family's relationship only added to the drama that carried them through truly terrifying experiences...a magnificent production ~ great story with twists and turns and a satisfying conclusion.

Kudos and bravo!