Requiem

Requiem is a UK based supernatural mystery thriller. Its "by the numbers" stuff with more than a few well worn tropes on offer. The result is a series that works but it remains predictable fair that's on the cusp of being cliched.

What saves Requiem to a good degree is its a little "off beat". Putting aside the "Children of the Corn" all grown up look of the main character Matilda, there's some real depth and quirks to her character and the rest of the cast. This tends of successfully sideline the more obvious plot twists and turns, engaging the viewer with the characters on an emotional and personal level.

I will add that this is a "slow burn" thriller so it wont satisfy the impatient. That said, as it stands, Requiem has enough human interest elements including strong characterisations and narrative, plus well structured storytelling, to qualify as a decent, if not exceptional, short series. Eight out of ten from me.

It's a decent enough drama with a moderately engaging, if drawn-out, story. The majority of the characters however are quite unlikeable with the main character, Tilly, being just excruciatingly unpleasant.

Encompassing the elements of both the supernatural and thriller genres is a challenge not fully accomplished here. It is often "either-or" and their melting is not smooth, slowing down the pace and including unnecessary scenes and characters. The ending is also vague, leaving a certain emptiness and vacuity... The performances are just above average as well, nothing special, only Welsh landscape is a distinct "supporting actor" - at least for those been to and/or fond of the UK.

So, no flop by any means, but I know dozens of BBC series that are more dynamic and more interesting.

'Requiem' is alright. It's nothing spectacular nor is it particularly scary. When the ominous music played non-stop and every single thing was supposed to be so dramatic, I grew tired of it. The series took sooo much time showing endless wondering while these ridiculous whispers were heard in the backround, but the ending was so quick there was no sensible pacing. I didn't appreciate the main actress, she was stiff as a board. In the end I felt like there were so many things left unsaid, like what was with the sheep and Hal, wtf? So.. I'm being generous and give this 7/10. I hope someone does a better version of this, because this one just didn't impress. Comes to think of it, I'm giving this a 6/10 instead.

Wow, some bad reviews on here. 1-star?? It doesn't deserve that, irresponsible rating that skews the overall review score.

I don't agree with them. It's not bad, decent cast, worth a few hours of your time.

That fringe though, kept annoying me! you will see what I mean.