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I have watched several adaptations from Harlan Coben's novels in Netflix (e.g. Sage, The Stranger). Most of them (I won't say all) are addictive and get you hooked easily with its unexpected twists.
Among those adaptations I have watched, The Innocent, is my favourite. When you think you know what's going on, there it comes a new twist. Then another, another........
The plot itself is very intriguing. And the way the story is told is also of top-notch. It tells you bits and pieces of the story by the narration of the different characters that are involved. This gives you different perspectives to see the story from a higher point of view. Yet, the narration always leaves behind some critical part of the story that keeps you on the couch and eager to know about how everything goes.
A very enjoyable watch!! Strongly recommend it!!!
I deliberately leave out all the details about the plot as I do not want to give out any spoilers! Trust me, just go and watch it! You won't regret it!!!!
Among those adaptations I have watched, The Innocent, is my favourite. When you think you know what's going on, there it comes a new twist. Then another, another........
The plot itself is very intriguing. And the way the story is told is also of top-notch. It tells you bits and pieces of the story by the narration of the different characters that are involved. This gives you different perspectives to see the story from a higher point of view. Yet, the narration always leaves behind some critical part of the story that keeps you on the couch and eager to know about how everything goes.
A very enjoyable watch!! Strongly recommend it!!!
I deliberately leave out all the details about the plot as I do not want to give out any spoilers! Trust me, just go and watch it! You won't regret it!!!!
- nuttymeow
- 29 de mar. de 2022
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This is another great job by a great director. His latest films, the body, the invisible guest and mirage are all great films and this is another proof of his talent. Really, really engaging show. It is one of those shows you can binge watch without being bored a single minute. Coronado is great, as always, and the acting in general is pretty good with few exceptions. If you like intrigue and mistery this is definitely a show to watch. I would recommend watching the show without looking for information about it, the less you know the more you will enjoy it.
- otnememento-2
- 30 de abr. de 2021
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Unexpected turn of events at all time... very suspenseful and entertaining. Kept me trying to piece it together at all times.
Plus the cast is amazing. Mario Casas is brilliant. Definitely worth the watch.
Plus the cast is amazing. Mario Casas is brilliant. Definitely worth the watch.
- silviaadom
- 2 de mai. de 2021
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Great story, great cast..a good break from crappy Hollywood DC marvel crap esp with disgusting cast who can't act and with english accent, infesting American movies and shows. Best movies,shows are from Spain Italy these days...this one will keep you on your toes..pls make more like these...
- kalexalex
- 28 de jul. de 2022
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- cdpanahon11
- 2 de mai. de 2021
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A very underrated director. His direction is always outstanding and this is again a prime example of that.
- cs1077
- 2 de mai. de 2021
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- gridoon2025
- 26 de jun. de 2021
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Mario Casas and the first couple of episodes are brilliant but the story goes downhill shortly after. Half way through it stops even being about his character. I don't want to add spoilers or reveal the story, but I'll just say that it's not really about him, the synopsis is a bit misleading and if I could go back I can't honestly say I'd watch it or recommend it. There are so many plot holes, a whole different story is told and things just get a bit silly and unbelievable. It's a real shame as the first couple of episodes had me hooked, there's a lot of great acting talent. I thought it was going to be brilliant but it really wasn't. Some plots were underdeveloped, others got too much time and the overall story seems disjointed and misplaced at times, almost like you're watching a completely different series.
- WhateverIWant29
- 29 de abr. de 2021
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Without a single mistake. Mindblowing Spanish art, when it comes to thriller there is no one better than them.
- sejlajusufovic
- 2 de mai. de 2021
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- philippwolek
- 25 de mai. de 2021
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This series was a wild ride from beginning to end. A well developed storyline with some seriously bombshell moments. The characters are well cast and fairly well acted. Enjoyable watching the twist and turns!
- Calicodreamin
- 30 de abr. de 2021
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This series starts incredibly well like 10/10 over 3 to 4 episodes then fades and finishes poorly ...great acting great filming but it gets lost in a maze of improbables ...
- mariani-84097
- 19 de out. de 2021
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And I don't mean that in a kind way. That they could have devised such a plot of Renaissance paranoia and twists is a marvellous feat. But does it make for good or convincing television? No.
There were so many improbable plot turns and surprises that it started to make the whole series ludicrous. Quite apart from that, how does a prostitute on the run make the jump into being a paralegal? That's just one of the ridiculous premises put forward here.
Then there was the trail of the pimp maybe being alive and directing affairs from afar. Is he or isn't he? I'm not going to issue a spoiler.
I have to say that the very last scene was about as predictable as it could be. How could those events not have happened?
This is a series to watch if you have nothing better and can suspend your brain functions.
There were so many improbable plot turns and surprises that it started to make the whole series ludicrous. Quite apart from that, how does a prostitute on the run make the jump into being a paralegal? That's just one of the ridiculous premises put forward here.
Then there was the trail of the pimp maybe being alive and directing affairs from afar. Is he or isn't he? I'm not going to issue a spoiler.
I have to say that the very last scene was about as predictable as it could be. How could those events not have happened?
This is a series to watch if you have nothing better and can suspend your brain functions.
- laduqesa
- 23 de set. de 2021
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Whether its a movie or a web series, Oriol Paulo will keep you haunted. I don't know Spanish but still i felt the heat and emotions, thank you once again Mr. Oriol Paulo, for this beautiful, stunning, clairvoyant, exotic, gruesome series!!!!!!!!!
- vijay_vvb
- 4 de jun. de 2021
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Very satisfying thriller experience!!! Great character building, narration, deep plots, fascinating connection making, direction, sequencing and twists. Despite the deep plots, character secrecies and multiple twists, the direction was so perfect that an average person can comprehend and understand the story easily. Complexity in story telling nowadays count towards a higher rating but I personally think this is the best way to do it. Simple story telling but deep plots and sub plots.
- roro998
- 6 de mai. de 2021
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Outstanding! What a thrill to watch this series. Just amazing. Oriol Paulo is the king of mystery thriller dramas. So engaging and intense that you can't take off your eyes even single second. Worth to watch 8/10 .
- keshavshrestha-57015
- 29 de abr. de 2021
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Really nice story and cast - enjoyed this mini series a lot!
9* because for me it's way too violent.
9* because for me it's way too violent.
- bs-22489
- 30 de abr. de 2021
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- horusking_ra
- 6 de mai. de 2021
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I did not read up on this, as I never do that, so I can be completely in the moment while watching something ... not knowing where this may take me. So when there is the inciting incident in the beginning, I expect the movie to go one direction ... and it surprises me because it skips those beats (it later comes back to certain moments, for story purposes but it almost fast forwards through entire section I was expecting to see more of).
Having said, while the show almost is 8 hours long (8 episodes) and I wouldn't have minded a shorter run time, it never feels like it stretches out or lacks in pacing. The main actor is very well known in Spain and maybe is known to you too if you've seen a few movies from there. He has done incredible work in other movies and is really well cast here. All the actors do their job more than nicely. And while you expect or see certain things at certain moments, there is more to the story than you may think! Very well structured and very well edited to get the maximum effect. With enough shocking moments to keep you going ... and twists - some you may expect, others probably not.
I read an article about Netflix having issues with their original content not being "fresh" anymore ... I think someone needs to do better research when writing articles! Then again click bait always works and writing something bad about a succesful company is always a safe bet - no matter how truthful that ... which brings us back to the show ... and trying to figure out who to believe and where this leads us ... and the characters!
Having said, while the show almost is 8 hours long (8 episodes) and I wouldn't have minded a shorter run time, it never feels like it stretches out or lacks in pacing. The main actor is very well known in Spain and maybe is known to you too if you've seen a few movies from there. He has done incredible work in other movies and is really well cast here. All the actors do their job more than nicely. And while you expect or see certain things at certain moments, there is more to the story than you may think! Very well structured and very well edited to get the maximum effect. With enough shocking moments to keep you going ... and twists - some you may expect, others probably not.
I read an article about Netflix having issues with their original content not being "fresh" anymore ... I think someone needs to do better research when writing articles! Then again click bait always works and writing something bad about a succesful company is always a safe bet - no matter how truthful that ... which brings us back to the show ... and trying to figure out who to believe and where this leads us ... and the characters!
- kosmasp
- 8 de mai. de 2021
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This is an average show that could of been told in half the time. They drug it on and on to the point that you want to yank your hair out. Yeah it has some twists and turns but it's not worth the time investment.
- Darkside62
- 14 de jan. de 2022
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- martaskurzewska
- 5 de mai. de 2021
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Very good series. Oriol Paulo always gives us excellent productions.
I think if it weren't for the fact that it was based on a Harlan Coben book it could have been better, because despite a good series, some things were very predictable. If it were a film it would be much more interesting and we would have a more BOOM ending, like the ending of "El Cuerpo" and "Contratiempo"
I think if it weren't for the fact that it was based on a Harlan Coben book it could have been better, because despite a good series, some things were very predictable. If it were a film it would be much more interesting and we would have a more BOOM ending, like the ending of "El Cuerpo" and "Contratiempo"
- waldenirjsilva
- 3 de mai. de 2021
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Up to the first 2-3 episodes it's a mostly well designed series. I'm not sure who's the one that deserves my applause (the original novel writer? The screenplayer? The director?) but the choice of time sequence/unfolding of the story is excellent in terms of viewer engagement. It gives you enough to be interested while clearly promising that the best has yet to come.
Unfortunately plot holes, bad acting and a mediocre script (what characters say or what they decide to do) are on occasions very annoying and add up to a feeling of cheapness. So much that by the 5th episode I decided to give up (I guess I will miss a great ending... but I'd rather save me 3,5 hours). Too many silly things to bear.
First, the directing style (which I felt was original in the first episodes) becomes a boring constant: a slow tale of what has happened in the past with voiceovers all over the place and close to nothing happening in the present. Then, actors on average totally unconvincing as soon as they need to show some range - though I guess that the screenplay gave them a lot of trash dialogues/situations to work on.
Finally, characters straight out of a comic: I'm not sure if the book was more careful in avoiding the sensation of being targeted to people looking for "extremes" (violence, sex, etc) instead of "smart" crime-police drama lovers, or if this is the tv-series' fault. Anyways, as the misteries start unveiling, you'll likely start to question if it's sensible to keep watching.
Overall and compared to other international productions not a good crime-police drama. But probably not a total disaster: fine for newbies to the genre or those looking more for the shock factor than for a witty plot and/or a nice story.
Unfortunately plot holes, bad acting and a mediocre script (what characters say or what they decide to do) are on occasions very annoying and add up to a feeling of cheapness. So much that by the 5th episode I decided to give up (I guess I will miss a great ending... but I'd rather save me 3,5 hours). Too many silly things to bear.
First, the directing style (which I felt was original in the first episodes) becomes a boring constant: a slow tale of what has happened in the past with voiceovers all over the place and close to nothing happening in the present. Then, actors on average totally unconvincing as soon as they need to show some range - though I guess that the screenplay gave them a lot of trash dialogues/situations to work on.
Finally, characters straight out of a comic: I'm not sure if the book was more careful in avoiding the sensation of being targeted to people looking for "extremes" (violence, sex, etc) instead of "smart" crime-police drama lovers, or if this is the tv-series' fault. Anyways, as the misteries start unveiling, you'll likely start to question if it's sensible to keep watching.
Overall and compared to other international productions not a good crime-police drama. But probably not a total disaster: fine for newbies to the genre or those looking more for the shock factor than for a witty plot and/or a nice story.
- Ladiloque
- 22 de jul. de 2022
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Great twists and turns. Keeps you on your toes. Binged in one night.
- sharig345
- 2 de mai. de 2021
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I have only watched episode one today and intend to watch this entire season by tomorrow morn. The first five minutes will leave you breathless in shock, and then the drama and tragedy keeps getting crazier and worse until 27minutes in and you cannot take the scale of the hypertension and utter disbelief you are witnessing!! Mario Casas is a MASTER of his craft. HE always delivers to PERFECTION. Oriol Paulo is a savvy genius who after the masterpiece thriller The Invisible Guest...
Let me just say that nothing can prepare you for The Innocent. The plot is nothing short of a magnificent masterpiece.
Let me just say that nothing can prepare you for The Innocent. The plot is nothing short of a magnificent masterpiece.
- Saoustou88
- 29 de abr. de 2021
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