Reviews

Boy is this a waste of time. Uninteresting characters, a boring storyline and a complete lack of drama. The script and acting lack much depth and it's very hard to build much connection with the characters or their predicament. A big come down from Seasons 1 and 3 which wove truly gripping stories around murders and provided truly engaging connections with their contexts. This is a shame as it could have been so much better as evidenced by outstanding snow-bound Arctic mysteries like Midnight Sun, Trapped and Fortitude. This is turgid and as much as I like Jodie Foster even she couldn't save this frigid mess!

So coming off the back of that amazing season 1, I wasn't sure I was going to warm as much to season 2 after the first episode. Season 2 starts slower but then revs up and the last few episodes are amongst the show's best. Replacing the political backdrop of season 1's antisemitism, this season zeroes in on a corrupt vice squad and the blackmail of sex workers and their clients. This backdrop provides another gritty context for the human drama to play out between police, politicians, the church and the bourgeoisie. Nearly all of the characters from season 1 have returned 5 years later, and this season continues the excellent script and engaging characterisations as well as that gorgeous cinematography and set design. The oppressive sexual politics of early twentieth century life is on full display and the descent into the corrupt netherworld is a gripping ride! Recommended!

A stunning historical crime drama - set in early 1900s Paris which mixes the meta-narratives of political turmoil, populist anti-semitism, police corruption, misogyny and murder against an ensemble of engaging, nuanced characters and some stunning set design and cinematography. A drama that doesn't shy away from the very seedy-side of turn of the century life, but which also captures the incredible technological and social change that was occurring at this time. The two lead police characters are of course the ultimate oil and water mix (hence the LA Confidential vibes) and the show also features strong female leads as well. A thoroughly binge-worthy drama that gets better with each episode. Tuning into season 2 now!

Wow - what an unexpected gem this is! Went in not expecting much and we were completely blown away by this dark, gripping drama. Complex, dynamic characters, a very clever plot, marvellous cinematography, the dark foreboding mountains and a recurring motif of medieval fairy tale horror. A bit like a cross between Season 1 of True Detectives and The Bridge! Thoroughly recommended!

Well we went into this with high hopes given the early media hype of huge viewing audiences but quickly realised this was pretty terrible. A very silly plot, terrible acting, awful dialog, and the monsters looked silly. Don't bother.

Don't believe the dismissive reviews already posted. Red Election is great fun - a Spooks-like spy drama based around European geopolitics, Russian expansionism, Scottish separatism and good old- fashioned Cold War espionage. The cast are great. It's tightly paced and completely binge-worthy! Bring on season 2!

Terrible plot, lousy script, rotten acting and one of the worst soundtracks I've heard. Seriously B-grade rubbish. Don't waste your time.