If half stars were allowed, I would give this a 7.5. I enjoyed the premise, but there was no chemistry between the two main actors. Without that chemistry, it was hard to buy into all of the urgency and sacrifices that were made. I enjoyed the Seamus character, but Janet was a bit one-note. I don't know if there will be a second season, but I would watch it despite my low-level disappointment.
I also was intrigued by the England/Ireland subplot. As an American I have only a little knowledge of The Troubles, and this show made it easy to see how far-reaching the conflict has been.
Overall, enjoyed it, but was a bit let down by the lack of chemistry, which is the foundation of all that follows.
I also was intrigued by the England/Ireland subplot. As an American I have only a little knowledge of The Troubles, and this show made it easy to see how far-reaching the conflict has been.
Overall, enjoyed it, but was a bit let down by the lack of chemistry, which is the foundation of all that follows.