This four part series was both brilliant and flawed at the same time but then that's part of the appeal and the point of connection to everyday life.
The acting was spot on, Sean Bean never disappoints whether he's flogging tea or portraying a serious character and on this occasion he was great as the Dad and husband trying to adjust to his new life of relaxation/boredom. Slightly creepy at times but this too was addressed as part of his new search for his place in the world.
I found this compelling viewing despite the slow pace and some unfinished loose ends could have been tidied up but overall spot on.
The hardest thing I found about this was the family's complete lack of ability to be open, and empathic to each other and at times I was almost willing him to put his arm round his wife or give his daughter a hug.
This lack of closeness alone made it frustrating to watch at times for me.
The acting was spot on, Sean Bean never disappoints whether he's flogging tea or portraying a serious character and on this occasion he was great as the Dad and husband trying to adjust to his new life of relaxation/boredom. Slightly creepy at times but this too was addressed as part of his new search for his place in the world.
I found this compelling viewing despite the slow pace and some unfinished loose ends could have been tidied up but overall spot on.
The hardest thing I found about this was the family's complete lack of ability to be open, and empathic to each other and at times I was almost willing him to put his arm round his wife or give his daughter a hug.
This lack of closeness alone made it frustrating to watch at times for me.