I forced myself to watch this whole first season (hoping there won't be a second), and often finding it hard to focus or be interested in the goings on. My main complaint complaint, apart from the very crowded storylines and over abundance of characters, was the constant overwhelming music and dance scenes. It really was like watching a Broadway musical (which I abhor) on tv. The actors, young and old, were ok but there were far too many and it all felt rushed, superficial and too busy to be able to get to know anyone properly. Very reminiscent of the productions and story of West Side Story. The period details were fine and luckily, the village itself kept my interest, as I adore everything French. The series A French Village, set in WW2, is much more enjoyable and more intelligent. This series will appeal to a certain audience, but not to an over-65er like me. It's just too fast-paced and unfocused. There were a few good social commentaries and themes, but it all got lost under the weight of the loud and constant songs.
