Reviews

I have to say I was initially sceptical given some of the bad reviews until I saw a pattern, most of the negative reviewers hadn't bother to finish it so I persevered and I'm glad I did. This show offers something that's missing from so many TV shows out there - an intelligent story told by actors with real talent. Sure the story jumps back and forth but if you actually pay attention and give it time the rewards are there. All are on fine form especially Damien Lewis who is superb.

If you like intelligent well crafted TV dramas that offer a twisty tale for grown up this might just be for you.

First things first - the book is great. Emotional, exciting, character driven and honestly relevant to anyone who has had an older relative with any kind of dementia. Now for this adaptation. It's awful. I could honestly talk al day about what's wrong but I don't need to. The main issue ... and it's a big one is - Grandpa. My god he is portrayed as a boring slow and incapable pensioner that couldn't find his way into bed never mind be the hero of the story. We thought of him as a hero. An old school fighter ace who sounds just like you'd expect - big tash stiff upper lip type that loves wollaping jerries - in this adaptation he's practically asleep. This fact alone makes this adaption unpalatable. Basically the hero of the story is almost in a coma. It ruins the entire program and makes it ... well like grandpa ... boring and unbelievable