Five Days

I love all the actors in this series. However, the storyline was disjointed, jumbled, depressing, head-scratching and just plain dizzying. I almost didn't watch the last two episodes but forced myself to finish. I wish I had that two hours back. Haven't been this disappointed for a very long time.

I wouldn't go that far. One of the main characters, David Oyelowo, the husband/father's main acting technique is staring silently and sullenly when asked questions. He also violently and physically attacks almost anyone who approaches him, whether verbally or physically. Family is portrayed as hysterical and ungrateful idiots. I tried and wanted to like it, btw. Also, as others said, it is an interesting story line, but drags on too long.

It's not a terrible story. It had enough to keep me interested but it's certainly not a crime thriller. Nor does it play out like a true crime story (which it isn't). Some of the acting is strange and overly dramatic (the dad or the teenage daughter), but others are more genuine and heartwarming. The relationships are also strange...the dad and the woman who found the kid, or the black police lady and what about the first creep that was arrested? You think you'll find out more but you don't. It's weird. I didn't love it. I wouldn't recommend it. In a month or so, I'll probably forget all about it. It's not very memorable.

This series showed so much promise! An incredible line-up of actors for virtually every character in the story. What a shame the script and the story was such a mess! Every possible scenario for the disappearances was brought up but hardly any of them were resolved clearly. So many good actors included but a lot of the characters seemed pointless. Even the conclusion of the series was messy and only partially clarified. The sound was so poor too! Couldn't hear a lot of the quieter voices properly despite my clinically tested excellent hearing. The script was messy and inadequate. The different characters were confusing. The conclusion was full of holes. I really expected so much better, especially coming from the BBC.

For the first season it was a very interesting story but it absolutely did not need to be soooo long. This could have been wrapped up in one.