Zoe Dalton has it all-a thriving business, happy marriage, two beloved stepchildren, and a dream home. But a mysterious Au Pair's hidden agenda pulls her into a web of secrets that could sha... Read allZoe Dalton has it all-a thriving business, happy marriage, two beloved stepchildren, and a dream home. But a mysterious Au Pair's hidden agenda pulls her into a web of secrets that could shatter everything.Zoe Dalton has it all-a thriving business, happy marriage, two beloved stepchildren, and a dream home. But a mysterious Au Pair's hidden agenda pulls her into a web of secrets that could shatter everything.
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Reviewers say 'The Au Pair' is lauded for its gripping plot, exceptional acting, and unexpected twists, featuring standout performances by David Suchet and Sally Bretton. The drama is celebrated for its tension and unique premise, maintaining suspense throughout. However, some critique the show for inaccuracies in diabetes portrayal and certain production choices, like filming locations and character actions, which detract from realism. Despite these flaws, 'The Au Pair' is generally well-received for its compelling drama and strong performances.
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As a diabetic i found this extremely annoying! Firstly INSULIN is kept in a fridge not a cupboard! Secondly if someone is unconscious with LOW SUGAR you do NOT give them INSULIN! That will kill them!! Sorry but what a bad, bad script!!
Really wanted to carryon watching but the extreme inaccuracy would not allow me too!
If someone with dangerously low blood sugar was given insulin they would die! I dont understand how basic medical knowledge wasn't checked! I cant surely be the only person who saw this? Even if you are not diabetic you would know this!
We live in the year 2025 and there is GOOGLE!
Really wanted to carryon watching but the extreme inaccuracy would not allow me too!
If someone with dangerously low blood sugar was given insulin they would die! I dont understand how basic medical knowledge wasn't checked! I cant surely be the only person who saw this? Even if you are not diabetic you would know this!
We live in the year 2025 and there is GOOGLE!
The best part of this drama is how George went from doddery old man to flying off at a whim driving around and living in a flat with spiral staircase with his daughter giving him his insulin jabs because he kept forgetting to do it the kids are great little actors bit I think it is Sally bretton does a Great job in it though shame they had to go to Ireland to film it when there is plenty of places to film in England or they could have changed the place for filming reason but they didn't so it's a shame that certain things always let this drama down but it seems to be a thing with channel five these days.
It started with me thinking I'd figured everything out by episode 2, a tale of revenge by a scorned and unwanted child.
I had of course worked out one fundamental aspect but the relationships I completely got wrong.
Brilliant acting by all involved but the story didn't become clear until episode 4. Which let's be honest, by any drama nowadays is a triumph
You really won't see the ending coming and you're actually rooting for the initial perpetrator. I sort of feel that the protagonist Zoe is a little bit dumb on occasions but then again, don't most of us trust those closest to us?
I'll let you work out who those people are.
I had of course worked out one fundamental aspect but the relationships I completely got wrong.
Brilliant acting by all involved but the story didn't become clear until episode 4. Which let's be honest, by any drama nowadays is a triumph
You really won't see the ending coming and you're actually rooting for the initial perpetrator. I sort of feel that the protagonist Zoe is a little bit dumb on occasions but then again, don't most of us trust those closest to us?
I'll let you work out who those people are.
The insulin shouldn't be in the cupboard. It should be refrigerated. And when a person's blood glucose is dangerously low, you do NOT give them a shot of insulin as in episode 1. You administer glucagon or give them juice or sugary drink. A shot of insulin would make their glucose even lower. It would not bring him around as it did.
The whole diabetes part is completely wrong and should've been researched better - totally unbelievable. No one gives insulin in a "usual" dose especially without checking their blood sugar first. Obviously they never even consulted a real diabetic or else they would have been made aware of these inaccuracies.
The whole diabetes part is completely wrong and should've been researched better - totally unbelievable. No one gives insulin in a "usual" dose especially without checking their blood sugar first. Obviously they never even consulted a real diabetic or else they would have been made aware of these inaccuracies.
Channel5, you should be ashamed of yourself. Your consultant for all things medical should be sacked! The medical inaccuracies in every single episode are absolutely appalling!!! It actually became annoying to watch. The acting was really poor from everyone except Sally Breton and David Suchet. Kenny Doughty was particularly disappointing as a seasoned actor. He should have done better. I feel like if this had been made by ITV who are known for their miniserieses or the BBC, it could have been so much better.
Overall, I'm loathed to give it even three stars. Also, it did not need to be four episodes.
Overall, I'm loathed to give it even three stars. Also, it did not need to be four episodes.
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- TriviaThe series was filmed in the Republic of Ireland, not the Cotswolds in England
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- 45m
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