The Gulf

Strong story lines, great actors and beautiful coastal scenery. Can't wait for Season 2!

This series has everything going for it but blows it in the fourth episode which disintegrates into angst and soap opera theatrics. There's not much to the script from now on; it's mostly just treading water. It doesn't help that the lead character, played at times almost comically by a tiny woman with a 50's Elvis pompadour, is a pill-popping neurotic prone to self flagellation and fits of woe. To add to this toxic mix, the editing is wonky, jarring at times and causes confusion throughout.

Having watched episodes, I thought it good enough to look forward to further episodes. I suspect most kiwi's aren't used to drama that isn't zipping along speedily and with an inane plot and in-your-face ham acting. I loved the scenery in our beautiful harbour. Sure, it isn't 'the Killing' , but there are not that many truly exceptional tv series. I think it is under-rated on iMDB. I liked it.

Recommended. hoping for better use of new Zealand Sceneries in season 2 with photography . yes, another deeply flawed female detective show, but i like it. as potential to be an epic second season.so many option for drama, action, mysteries. according to a reviewer, it is not sunny often in new Zealand! enjoy!

Not sure about the other review here. We can't of been watching the same show. Very impressed. Great twists and highly suspenseful. Acting was not over the top. Can't wait for a second season.