The Commons

Some of the reviews here are confusing the lead actress Joanne Froggatt, British, of Downton Abbey fame with Australian actress Lisa McCune of Blue Heelers fame!

It's okay, I found it a bit slow to get into it first and then by the end it felt rushed and that they hadn't concluded the story properly which obviously leads into a second season you would assume.

Most of the acting was okay, I enjoyed the videography and some of the futuristic tech aspects.

It's great that Stan is providing funding for Australian projects.

Obviously very timely subject matter and more so if you're an Aussie. Performances are pretty solid and script, thank god, isn't trite like The Gloaming. It could be set anywhere in the world and doesn't try to whip in cliched Australian themes and language. I found a few moments gripping and at least one "challenge you not to cry if you're feeling hormonal" scene. Overall - very good.

Apparently those who thought this was boring only like films and series with little substance. There are no car chases, nudity, graphic sex, severe violence or any other insipid story lines. There is a lot of emotion with world that faces the effects of climate change, authoritarianism, capitalistic greed and it's own version of a pandemic. Couple that with the stress of a professional woman who has been unable to conceive and who witnesses first hand the result of those facing a future without hope. For those who find this boring I suggest you return to watching the mindless drivel you prefer.

I am not to keen on Australian mini series but out of the blue comes some that you want to wait for season two. The world can be a dark place and people just want to win for themselves at any cost and in the end some of those people loose. If season two does come out I know where I would be if the world gets desparate.

Glad to see a Sci-Fi show that is not afraid of science or exploring moral dilemmas. I like all the little subtle references to the various consequences of climate change. This is intelligent viewing although not for those who like constant action.