What captured me from the get-go is how beautiful the story is. It's genuine, realistic, heartwarming and heartbreaking. The show pulls heart strings with the wonderful soundtrack, natural acting and amazing landscapes of Nova Scotia.
My favourite storyline is that between Maggie and Cal. Big thank you to Chad M Murray for portraying Cal so wonderfully. Chad gives so much deepness and dignity to his character. I believed Cal every single time I saw him in the scene. Of course, there is also Morgan Kohan who portrayed Maggie. I like this edge about Maggie. I like how bold and sensitive her character is. I also really enjoyed the slow pacing and how carefully their relationships unfold, how we find just a new bit with every episode, which builds up a lot of good tension.
As for Sully and Maggie, their story is very touching, but I would like Maggie to be a bit more mature in this. Having some similar experience in my life and watching how much those two need to finally open up to each other, I see Maggie's hesitancy a bit far-fetched. I just hope they manage to put their past behind and get closer in season 2!
It won't be a full review if I don't mention the general atmosphere of the show. It is such a pleasure watching a small and caring community in this beautiful nature. Add here soulful soundtrack and you have a cinematic gem! Can't wait for season 2!
