Reviews

Please stop and consider, a Swedish actress is asked to play the role of Saga Noren, with all the idiosyncrasies of an Aspergers syndrome person. She plays that role to the extent people dislike her for her anti social behaviour, her supposed inability to interact, the "different" sense of logic.

But, it's a accolade for the actress, to make you believe so strongly that you dislike the character because of the symptoms.

The story line, the complex and moving storyline doesn't suit everyone The idea of the escapism and promise of a who-dun-it. The criss cross of incidents unrelated to the murder hunt, the extras impinging on the texture and fabric. All this cannot be achieved by bit players, the professionalism, the high standards are to be applauded.

The Scandi-dramas are coming of age, the number of high profile films, series and trilogies are setting new standards, new character profiles, new cinematography concepts...... copies are being made and their is no greater compliment than to imitate.

The players, the family, the business men, the politicians, the kidnappers, the police, the solicitor and of course, the victim. All with agendas, all seeking resolution and some seeking personal gain. Was the kidnapping the sole motivation? Was the avarice and greed of the business associates a prime motive? Were the family really the ideal family unit?

Ans, none of the questions were answered.

The wife's disdain for the apartment, the police motivation for showing it to her, all contribute to an ending that seeks more answers.

The collapse of the kidnapping, Stan's business position, the police case and the kidnappers' demands. If it was his own doing would the "calypso" note have appeared? For the French, the affairs of the heart are common place. the younger daughter's manner through out the episode. Did the family love the man or the riches and life style?

The complex but seemingly simple plot lines gave way to a multitude of questions and who would most benefit from the escapade?

Who was responsible?