Bay of Fires

Bay of Fires is proving to be everything l wanted and more - Tasmania looks amazing, the suspense has me on the edge of my seat, the characterisation is quirky and I want to know them more, and it's a total escape from my reality.

I love seeing Tasmania on screen and I've never seen Queenstown look so good!

Tasmania has featured a fair bit recently in Australian productions and Bay of Fires brings a fresh approach - all small town, but so much more. It's a bit tongue in cheek which makes for a nice juxtaposition with the underlying mystery.

While we're only at the beginning, I'm excited to watch the rest of the show and see the mystery unfold.

It's so great to see the magnificence of western Tassie in this dark and quirky new series. And that's before the story even gets started!

Setting the audience up with all sorts of curious plot and sub plots, I'm looking forward to seeing how this series unfurls. I think if I was to watch the show a few times, I might discover new things every time. Jam packed with content and some great one liners.

A terrific collection of Australian actors too with a clear investment in local talent. This above anything else is to be commended. And thanks for making it feel very Tasmanian too...

Roll on Episode 2!

Wow! These reviews are extremely harsh for what this is supposed to be?

1 reviewer went as far as to tell you how bad the show is in its entirety, and how he hopes they fix it in S02. I suppose this means he wont be watching the other 7 episodes of S01? LOL!

S01E01 of Bay of Fires is just a pilot episode created to evaluate the series' potential for success, and serves as the guiding force for elements such as tone, primary characters, and overarching narrative. Read the other reviews for plot/byline.

For a "pilot," its not as bad as its being made out to be. I was entertained. Granted, this episode was far from the level of Fargo, Ozark, or Shitt's Creek. However, it does have a looming darkness to it that is reminiscent of Ozark, quirky odd characters we know little to nothing about that we'll get to know as we go just like Fargo, and then of course there's the over the top totally cheesy humor like that of Shitt's Creek. Personally, I think that was a perfect description for the show. Yes. There is a lot of different things going on all at once, with little to no explanation, raising questions and leaving you, the viewer, wondering what exactly is going on. But, its all the different things going on mixed with the mysterious characters and the not exactly knowing what is going on or why that keeps you watching. Yes. I too, questioned some of the main characters choices, but I think it was intentional to set the tone of the character; Naïve, spoiled, dependent, and stubborn. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to E02.

Bay of Fires is a fresh take on the dramedy genre with moments of high tension as well as witty dialogue that leaves your stomach sore. Marta gives an incredible performance as the hapless Anika as she attempts to navigate family, moving house and murderous Russians. The rest of the cast look promising in their various roles as the quirky townsfolk of this curious town. Most notably Stephen Curry as the hilariously anxious real estate agent. The Tasmanian landscape is showcased in all its raw glory which, alongside the cinematography, makes for a beautiful watch. The first episode does well as an establisher, leaving many questions for the audience to keep them hanging on for episode two. I for one am excited to see what happens next.

Bay of Fires is one of the freshest, most exciting shows I've seen to date. One of my pet hates is being spoon-fed a plot, and Bay of Fires is the opposite! It has everything you want in a first episode - excitement, suspense and leaves you with questions you can't wait to be answered.

The characters are unique and played by some of Australia's best - Marta Dusseldorp in a way I've never seen her, Stephen Curry with mouselike trepidation, Pam Rabe and Roz Hammond in a duo so unique you can't tear your eyes away!

I hope people give this show a chance. It has all the elements of a classic Aussie comedy with the beauty of Tasmania as its backdrop. I can't wait to watch the rest!