Heat

I watched this show hoping that I would see a different side to Danny Dyer as an actor. Sadly I was disappointed, it was just watching Mick Carter from Eastenders in Australia!!!

Honestly, I am unsure why he always plays the same character and doesn't develop his acting to suit the script. His cockney accent is so over the top that it sounds so exaggerated that it makes me cringe now to hear open his mouth. I am sure Danny can get better scripts, if not, come back to Eastenders!!

The storyline is quite predictable and apart from the house which is amazing, sadly, I would give this show a miss.

So after seeing the trailer for this on my 5 I thought looks pretty decent got Danny dyer in it wouldn't say he is great actor but I quite like him. The first episode is a bit slow but it does definitely get better and you do get hooked and want to watch more. The storyline is pretty good with some twist and turns and was not expecting which way the storyline was going but was very gripping. The acting is good especially from Darren McMullen ( Brad fisher) he was the best one out of all the cast. I thought I would give Danny dyer a chance with acting after being in Eastenders it's quite hard leaving a soap to then going into a drama playing a completely different character he was okay to be honest I wouldn't say he is a fantastic actor he gave his best maybe stick to another soap. I did feel like I was watching him playing Mick Carter ( Eastenders character) Heat does have stunning views of Australia which was one of the best features of the drama. If you think of going to watch this drama and get a outstanding performance from Danny dyer unfortunately you will be silently disappointed but the good thing is the storyline is the best bit you will be hooked after watching the first episode. You just need to give it chance to pick up. Heat is a 2023 drama thriller which consists of 4 episodes and filmed in the outback of Australia. Surprisingly it was good watch and quite enjoyed it. Don't go by the low score or negative reviews it really is not that bad in fact it was rather good most people who I know have seen it said the same thing. So if you want to watch a short drama then watch The heat it's rather good it's addictive. Heat with Danny after is steaming on My 5 right now so get watching !!!

It seems like every second drama shot in Australia now features a lead British or American actor. In the case of Heat it's two Brits, though one (Darren McMullen) has a local career while the other (Danny Dyer) is imported. It makes sense to have them play two expats who married Aussie women and had kids. The problem is Danny feels like he just arrived from the London EastEnd a week earlier - which evidently the actor did, fresh from EastEnders.

If you can get past this you will find an enjoyable drama. It's a familiar scenario - friends trapped in a situation,with ensuing secrets unfolding - but the nasty secret lurking beneath all the pleasantries turns out to be darker than you'd expect.

Performances are good (well maybe less so the cockney guy) and the final episode is gripping to watch. A solid 7 out of 10.

I didn't know anything about this show before watching it but found myself hooked after the first episode. The title makes it sound like it's going to be about having sex or a fire and it turns out to be about both, but really it's about two families and the dynamics between them. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but the secrets and lies have some decent twists and turns with things not turning out the way they initially seem. The cinematography around the river is quite breathtaking though the music choices were a bit grating. The sound in general was a bit loud at times so a point lost for that but otherwise a great binge watch.

This is quite good for a binge watch. The story develops quite well as various secrets of the family members are revealed and their real personalites become visible. Most come out of it badly, as their superficial niceness is pared away to reveal an array of personality faults. The only real exception is the young man who comes in as a badboy but justifies himself to become the saviour.

The narrative is far-fetched beyond belief at times, with many unrealistic scenes.

The setting - in the Australian outback - is stunning.

The acting is patchy.

Nice to see Richie Morris (ex-Neighbours) showing off his impeccable pecs and abs again!