vivienne-west
Joined Feb 2013
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If I had to sum this up I would explain it as a poor man's White Lotus. Sadly it is let down by a nothing story line and more questions than answers. The acting is great, as expected from this strong cast, but the writing is mediocre at best and feels incomplete. Whatever the writers were aiming for hit sadly and completely off the mark. I'm not sure if anyone can get to the end and be satisfied and it would be a challenge to explain the full plot to others. It feels as if they forgot to tie it all together and you are left waiting for some twist that will explain this hot mess. I cannot recommend this when there are so many other great shows available to stream.
I have no idea who Lucy Worsley is but her narration destroys this series. Her constant, painfully laborious attempts to make every comment like a badly acted mystery play are excruciating. Although, obviously not her fault, her speech impediment adds to the feel of watching a children's pantomime.
Factually, the series is interesting and informative but the information is lost in the distracting presentation.
I feel many facts have been slightly twisted to fit the narrative.
As others have pointed out her pronunciation of Hercule Poirot's name is also annoying....perhaps the book would have been a better choice.
Factually, the series is interesting and informative but the information is lost in the distracting presentation.
I feel many facts have been slightly twisted to fit the narrative.
As others have pointed out her pronunciation of Hercule Poirot's name is also annoying....perhaps the book would have been a better choice.
I have no objection to anyone watching porn but to disguise it as artistic entertainment when it is just painfully slow and basically boring is actually insulting to the viewers.
If some of these shows relied more on the writing and less on the sex scenes they would be a great deal more watchable. Kate Blanchett is wasted in her role and the younger version just doesn't pull off the role. Good to see Kevin Kline returning to the screen but Sasha Baron Cohen???
At least you won't feel like you need to delete your browser history. Such a waste of a few great cast members....do yourself a favour and read the book instead.
If some of these shows relied more on the writing and less on the sex scenes they would be a great deal more watchable. Kate Blanchett is wasted in her role and the younger version just doesn't pull off the role. Good to see Kevin Kline returning to the screen but Sasha Baron Cohen???
At least you won't feel like you need to delete your browser history. Such a waste of a few great cast members....do yourself a favour and read the book instead.