Review of Deadloch

By Jayne @WatchItWombat I have low expectations for most Australian productions, but Deadloch exceeded these and then some. While I'd hesitate to class the series as comedic - painfully awkward and annoying would be a more apt description - it was the murder mystery aspect which kept me hooked. There's an element of Hot Fuzz in the narrative, where an experienced cop teams up with rookie investigators, and an outsider is sent to help but they're erratic and unreliable. Oblivious family and friends make the situation worse with their flippant comments and actions, while the murders continue to escalate. Not a huge fan of the dialogue, however Kate Box and Madeleine Sami are major standout characters and their performances propel the story forward. Fans of ocker Aussie slang and those who enjoy bemoaning the small-minded nature of outback towns will froth this series, as will those who thrive on a good "Who dunnit" storyline. On the whole I liked this series and I appreciate what creators Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan have set out to achieve. Worth the watch.