Reviews

So many things are fine about the series. The main issue for me is the repetitive drama. The actors are fantastic for the most part. The biggest issue is that the theme ending up being depressing. The show is better maybe than it appears in the sense that the viewer may get to know themselves. Often I felt that the dangerous people made it not worth staying in the town- even with all the beautiful nature. So the story line is focused on determination and strength. The lead actors were great, some of the minor ones were effectively irritating. I think the show is better with small doses at a time.

I'm sorry, Henshall was great in Shetland. But, the premise of this young deaf woman not breaking down when she saw a blatant murder is ridiculous. Only a hardened person that had seen much violence would just be quiet and act the way the way this woman did. And, just because she's deaf doesn't mean she can't write it down. I guess that's too much creative thinking. Also, I'm sad as I really like Douglas Henshall. Make better story lines next time instead of making a deaf woman act like a drug addict that has no common sense. Maybe this show is an exercise on all the things not to do when violence happens. I had to skip to the last episode and it still is not interesting. I'm on the side of catching criminals- this show shows all the negatives working against even when there is an eye witness to the act.

Add the tone and productions of all these Miss Marple episodes and they are most special.

Forget the wide-screen as these aren't and get ready for splendid Dramatizations of Agatha Christie's stories.

Must say after purchasing and watching the series- which comes only in Spanish- I have a renewed appreciation for the supporting actors: Carlos Santos, and ALL the actors add their strong acting skills and at times their charisma to make this series special. I also have the English and Spanish books. The book is fantastic! So, it is that much more a challenge when the book is so well written- to hold up to deserve the book's retelling via video. Just appreciate that they are slightly different and both can stand strongly on their own.

If someone feels the mini series is too slow- read the book. It's fantastic and in some ways I prefer it. The comments about the main character should be understood that she is a character that goes through an extreme process of change and growth to independence. She is young in this story, so growing up and out of being naive, duped by people and makes plenty of errors. The book's tone emphasizes the loneliness felt in Madrid and that she is making the effort to have a meaningful life with the relationships that she chooses. If only the mini-series was an hour or maybe two shorter- many would feel it was well made. No fault on any of the actors!