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Grace (2021)
A good British detectives series!
Wow.. nice show, and also held in the East of Suxxes, in Brighton, it brings back very good memories of when I was a child and went to visit England for the first time!
Detective Grace definitely has its entertainment value as a cold-blooded thriller. And John Simm does a great job!
Personally, I didn't like that look at Grace's past life, about the disappearance of his wife, especially in SEASON 3. It distracts me from the main topic.
But still the plots are still good and tense, so it didn't bother me too much.
Very entertaining crime series! I recommend it, if you like British detectives!
Four Lives (2022)
Police poster: We are here to help!
This is a high quality series about the failure to communicate and the huge police negligence. There is no doubt that it is really frustrating and hard to watch at times, this drama gives the viewer a big kick in the stomach.
'Four Lives' makes a really good portrait of what kind of man this murderer is, but focuses mainly on the despair, powerlessness and the grieving process of the surviving relatives. Not every person or relationship can withstand such suffering.
At any time, the police could have intervened effectively in this tragedy, but bureaucracy, poor communication, lax investigative work and possibly homophobia stood in the way of a happier outcome.
Stephen Port destroyed far more than four lives!
Don't miss this one!
Holding (2022)
I'm still your fan Graham! 😍
I found 'Holding' ridiculous and sometimes heartwarming. Also a little bit funny.
The plot feels real and it is also melancholy and sad. If the mission of this series was to combine humor and crime, they were not successful in my opinion.
My problem, is its lead detective, Sergeant PJ Collins, reallly unsuited. I thought that playing the fool was something temporary, to solve the case and not raise suspicions along the way, especially when there is so much gossip in a small town where everyone knows everyone. But no, he is really unsuited for this, and despite 'solving' the case, it's all too ridiculous, it must be the key to this series,... as if all the inhabitants of a small town had no brains?. I didn't like that, its quite frustrating.
My favorite lines are:
Are you going to arrest me for the weed? Well I think it's good for the nausea. It's good for everything.
I liked some events of every episode, although in general what I liked the most was Mrs Meany's monologue, and she is really meaningful here!
I just can't give it more than a 6. It left me somewhat unsatisfied and a little sad to be honest. But Please judge for yourself!
Hollington Drive (2021)
Me Me Me and then him!
I liked it and didn't dissapoint me.
It is strong and short, phsicological, thrillish and tense! And on top of that the lead actress is Anna Maxwell, a great actress! And she is fantastic in this series!
There are some failures and loose ends.. because I observe..and I love psychological plots. But so what if they are? It does not take away emotion, tension or realism from such a tragic story. From beginning to end.
Why don't the police search the lake from the beginning?
Why don't parents help in the search? Why don't they share Alex's photo with the police, or on milk packages... or... or...?
There is a lot of vulnerability and lack of communication in this family, that is the key! That is how you become a sociopathic and selfish person who only thinks about yourself.
Like real life itself! Don't miss it! I found the end awesome and totally unexpected!
Don't Move (2024)
Psychological thriller.
Honestly, I didn't dislike it because the plot is something different from what I imagined, something that I had not seen before, I did not expect it.
The tension is enormous throughout almost the entire plot, and that kept me going until the end, I wanted to see what was going to happen. There is also a strong performance of both lead actors, that helps a lot.
You have to be a very strong person mentally to endure this 'torture', see it and hear it all without being able to move and talk, and this is contrary to a woman who wants to commit suicide.
Having said this, I don't know if there is any message in this movie, but I think they want to tell us that life is worth it, and we have to fight for it? Although it still seems strange to me that you fight to live while 5 minutes before you wanted to die, maybe you want to do it in your own terms?
By the way..If the ending had been to my liking, I might have given it maybe one more star.
To finish, the movie is entertaining and tense, with a refreshing plot. Worth watching!
Sheytan vojood nadarad (2020)
Humanistic reflection and reality
This is the first Iranian movie I have seen.
Fortunately they are 4 different stories, because if not. I don't think I could have endured it in one sitting.
Every story is made with brief dialogues and organic performances by the cast, at a contemplative pace, with empathetic music, and from claustrophobic situations to naturalistic photography, notably triping and poetic. Thisbis about the abuse of the government. It is really very sad, but of course it is also reality.
Each story stories goes on longer than necessary,
and I would have chosen a more dynamic and active path in each of them, to reach a larger audience, since it is very important
Not my kind of movie, but I am glad I saw it, no doubt.
Ikke et ord (2023)
Great Nordic crime! Realistic and tense!
Really tense and realistic series! Surely recommend!
I love that it takes place in a smaller town and shows a series of characters that seem believable and relatable. It gives the whole story a realism that works incredibly well for exactly a crime story.
There is a lot of tension and that combined with the different characters makes the story go by very quickly, it is only 4 episodes, but still.
"Not a word" is a series about trust, secrets and repressed emotions, and what happens when we confront each other with the secrets we keep.
And don't worry, we'll have all the answers before the fourth episode ends. Don't miss this one!
Kin (2021)
This trip to Dublin is absolutely fantastic!
Wowww!! Really good! The two seasons passed very quickly. I will have to miss the Kinsellas for a while.
Everything about this series is perfect, the editing, the music, almost all the actors...the plot...I don't usually give nines or tens.
I didn't like the young actress they chose for the role of Anna, very cold and planned in her way of acting, thank goodness she only has a supporting role, she does dances very well.
With the second season, Kin remains a gem that deserves a larger audience!. Due to the great combination of tension and drama, each episode ends with the need to continue watching immediately. This second season ends with a big surprise, but fortunately I heard a third season has already been signed. Oh yeah!
We haven't gotten rid of the Kinsellas yet and that's great!. Don't miss this one! Is just top Notch!
Van der Valk (2020)
Interesting crime cases
Let's start by saying that this series is a remake of the 70's series with Barry Foster, although I didn't know about it, it just seemed interesting to me to mention it.
Honestly, it took me a while to get used to seeing a team of English actors, pretending to be Dutch and without speaking a word of Dutch. It's quite strange, you don't hear anything from the Dutch language in the entire series either.
After watching the 1st episode I decided to watch more, little by little and not all in a row, I recognize that van der Valk's charisma and the divine photography of Amsterdam led me to watch 3 seasons.
The crime cases and the different characters are well told, and the cases are interesting and relevant.
I lived in Holland for several years, and the truth is that in this series they have used Photoshop to erase the masses of people in Amsterdam, it is impossible to see the center of this city so quiet and with so few people, maybe at 5 in the morning, maybe. The city center is always reeallyy busy, huge people massa!
Despite this, I watched 3 seasons, although I prefer the British crime detective series, with British detectives in England.
Kansan vihollinen (2022)
Really good!!
This Finnish thriller is a big surprise, I really liked it!!. It's a shame that there aren't more people who watch Nordic series, they are of great quality. I will never forget 'Sorjonen', among others.
The plot is realistic and somewhat different, from the point of view of working in journalism.
This tense and exciting Finnish thriller series "Enemy of the People" follows a young and courageous journalist who uncovers dubious dealings. It's very exciting and dinamic, and this brings variety to everyday thriller life.
The only criticism is the path to the end, it seemed a bit rushed to me. I hope there is a 2nd season!
The plot is completely fictional and is not based on true events. Although it is told in a very realistic and current way, like our actual life itself.
Don't miss is it. It will also give you something to think about!
The Grey (2011)
Pure Terror!
A good movie, with Liam Neeson among others and very underrated. Cold landscape and terrifying plot! With beasts lurking and watching, it's really scary.
The chemistry and dialogues between these men, full of adrenaline and testosterone, are interesting, and the different characters and reactions make it very psychological. It is not superficial but very realistic.
What is not to like? It is really creepy, psychological, unpredictable and something different than the usual survival movies.
I recommend it!
What is not to like? It is really creepy, psychological, unpredictable and something different than the usual survival movies.
I recommend it!
La sociedad de la nieve (2023)
This movie is tiring.
The society is a remake of the movie 'Alive' (1993), although The Snow Society is of better quality and much more realistic. Alive is an American production. If you have seen Alive the Society is not so refreshing, on the contrary I found it boring since I knew the evolution of it until the end. So..If you haven't seen the old version, it's better.
To me it seemed heavy, slow and predictable.
The different characters and reactions make it a little interesting and also the Uruguayan accent.
I see the topic of cannibalism a little taken out of context. Do you have to survive? Or do you want to die? There is no other way!
A shame using this real story again for a new movie. Like I said before, maybe you like it more if you don't know the story.
Rules of the Game (2022)
Interesting and tense!
I liked it! The rating seems very low to me, so don't stop watching it because of this, I recommend it without a doubt.
The series is short and the character dynamics and mystery keeps the plot very interesting.
It is about the so common nowadays toxic workplaces, and even more so after the beginning of social media.
There are many instances where someone notices something negative happening but doesn't say anything. Mostly they notice but just don't want to leave their jobs! What makes someone do this? Have you ever been in a situation like this in real life? What motivated your decisions?
A very interesting subject, full of tension in this case and one to debate later. Just judge for yourself!
Shut In (2022)
Something about it!
A tough theme, with a main actress in the role of a mother who was too pretty in my opinion, it didn't seem like the best choice, but still a good performance.
Especially due to the role of young children the theme is strong and very tense.
It's not my cup of tea, qua plot in thrillers but I still watched it in its entirety and it maintains the tension until the end, despite the slower and more boring moments.
I didn't expect the ending, so judge for yourself.
A tough theme, with a main actress in the role of a mother who was too pretty in my opinion, it didn't seem like the best choice, but still a good performance.
Killer Joe (2011)
Excellent characters
Mc Conaughey is awesome! One of his best roles without a doubt! He owns the movie, with his charm and intensity.
'Killer Joe' has very graphic disturbing content involving violence and sexuality, and scenes of brutality.
You have to like this type, noir and violent. With some moments of laughter, but one of those forced laughs. For me personally, to rough!
The acting is spectacular, and that kept me going to be honest. And the end totally unexpected!
Even when the film goes too far over the top to be saved, McConaughey mesmerizes.
If you like rough and dark, with a comedy twist, don't miss this one!
Sneekweek (2016)
Not bad for a slasher!
Young people at the age of puberty will surely like it more than me. But having said that, It's watchable, and I have seen them a lot worse from this genre.
Half-naked soapies running like headless chickens straight into the killer's arms. The slasher genre is usually quite successful. The dance beats are quite annoying, and unfortunately, if you don't like this music, as in my case, you will have to use the volume on the remote control a lot.
Some things seemed quite original to me, such as the fact that the victims do not die instantly, as in other films of this genre.
It's not all that innovative, but 'Sneekweek' is quite watchable with its easily digestible horror.
The Suspect (2022)
Good psychological thriller!
I liked it! And I love psychological series. And this one is not short of that. The low rating surprised me.
One of the most important elements in this type of story is the personality of its protagonist, and in this case the actor Aidan Turner, with a thick hipster beard gives a solid performance!
The plot is exciting enough to make the viewer very suspicious at all times and also appropriately tense in the most complicated moments.
The story sometimes walks on a slippery slope in which we find some imbalances regarding the credibility of the development of the story, but on the other side they also benefits from well constructed secondary characters, with enough strenght to keep us watching.
Each episode ends in a nice cliffhanger and ends up building a story of intrigue and suspicion that works very efficiently.
I recommend it!
The Bay (2019)
too much soap opera level!
I have seen maaany British police series, they are usually of great quality, unfortunately I cannot say the same about The Bay and I am disappointed by such a high rating, this series simply does not deserve that!
The first season is okay, due to the interesting theme, among others, of juvenile crime, I like that.
Unfortunately, the characters in general are not at all pleasant to understand or appreciate. A portrait of a most irritating detective mother who does not even know how to have a basic conversation with her pubertal children... etc.. and the daughter! Pufff..
Starting with the 2nd season, the soap opera level rises by the second!
I couldn't stand it anymore! And on top of that you eliminate the most pleasant character in two seconds? ! Wtf!
Avoid this one! There are too many good British series to waste time on this one.
Craith (2018)
A MASTERPIECE
This is a reaaally good series with a lot of depth and fantastic dialogues, full of content and meaning. The plots are very noir and morbid, pure fear and terror, warning, it is really tough and strong, and since it has such realistic themes it makes it scarier and the adrenaline rises, you have to like this genre, for sure!.
I understand that to some the slow pace may seem tiring, it can be at times, in general it didn't bother me at all. What did touch my nerve is some of the reactions of the Welsh locals in the villages. More than the pace of some scenes, what frustrates me more is some of the reactions of the people of these Welsh towns, some reactions touched my nerve.
The two main detectives,are simply absolutely wonderful and credible, humane and intelligent. Great casting in general!
It is not a 'who done it', it's more about people and their environment, this is a part of what made the quality of this show stand out to me, the cinematography. The camera follows the people into their action or conversations, the interior of their home, quite unsettling at times, bringing a true feeling of the way these people feel and fit in their lives.
It is a pleasure to watch. The same can be said for the music and the visual impact, just a great production! I am going to miss this all, for sure!
Night Swim (2024)
Love does NOT require sacrifices!
McGuire establishes enough tension and makes a very good use of sound design and camera angles to create a very unsettling mood. The rating seems too low for me!
The under water visuals are outstanding and impactful, although they do not make me scream with fear, this could have been improved with more tension and scare scenes, those of jumping off the couch.
The final part fades as the film progresses, a real shame! They chose a somewhat a too easy ending, but not entirely predictable in my opinion.
Despite not being completely satisfied, .. for a horror thriller movie it's not bad at all, I recommend it!
Without Sin (2022)
Good psychological thriller!
I like this short British series, it is well written and directed with two stand out performances from Vicky McClure and Johnny Harris. From the start the plot takes you quickly to the tension and excitement of 'who did it'? 'what is true and what is not'?.
I am sure that the plot is going to divide some people. I found it a very interesting story with a great message. So I found ridiculous to let a wig distract you from the main topic in a good series with a great theme, it is something different for once.
Don't miss it if you want to learn something, I did! If you have teenage children you can watch it with them, relevant and important.
Judge for yourself, but only when you watch it in its entirety, it's only 4 episodes.
Innan vi dör (2017)
Far fetched!
I have seen many Nordic thrillers, generally of greeeat quality, this one does not fall into that category at all!
This crime thriller is not bad, I admit that it kept me on the edge of the couch until the end. There is a lot of tension and exciting moments that guided me to the end. The casting is very good, good Scandinavian actors. So much for the positive.
Unfortunately the plot is very unrealistic and full of inconsistencies. Did you think that fans of good crime series wouldn't notice? It reaches the point of ridiculousness!
There are also many moments that are too predictable, that takes away the excitement of the plot, and also many things without conclusion or solution.
Despite this, it keeps the adrenaline at a good level and that makes the series more bearable. My criticism is of the first season, I will not watch the second, absolutely not!
The Capture (2019)
Great! Season 2 even better!
To be honest, as always in my reviews, this series does not deserve a 10 and absolutely does not deserve a 1!
This is an intense thriller about the dangers of image manipulation and fake news. We follow the investigation that tries to find an answer to a conspiracy without any downtime, led by an excellent English cast! And some American.
It is about the manipulation of information and the construction of a world where justice and morality are concepts that do not always go together. Great plot!
I enjoyed the 2nd season more! I found it more exciting!
No doubt that some may consider the topic overblown and exaggerated, but if we look around we will see that this is not so far away of our environment. This topic is more realistic and close to our lives than we think.
I recommend it for series fans looking for intrigue and material to debate later. A very interesting topic!!and also thrilling,exciting and tense!
Better (2023)
Better is not excellent!
The list of VERY GOOD British police crime thriller series that I have seen is really long, unfortunately I will not add this one to that list.
Leila Farzad has the right appearance to portray Lou. She does a good acting job, one moment she is unapproachable and self-confident, but later maybe the viewer also sees the doubt and moral conflict shine through. I didn't saw and felt that at all, for me she is simply a terrible woman, selfish as hell. Let's be honest, come on!, will she continue to be corrupt or make a new beginning after an incident involving a loved one? There's no way you'd dance with the devil if you had a family to protect.
By the way, I loved all the actors.
In general I enjoy the series, but it also left me a little dissatisfied, and I would have loved a more realistic and rougher ending, something more creative and raw, simply what they deserve. Behind the plot I think there is a psychological study, can people change? In this specific case I would say NO.
To finish, I recommend you see it. The dialogues and tension are palpable, I must admit that at times it left me on the edge of the couch. Despite its many flaws.
Witness Number 3 (2022)
Witness nr3
This is a short, dark crime British series. Not only the subject, but also visually the series is dark, which creates a creepy atmosphere that brings you to the edge of your seat more than once. Some plot points are predictable, especially in the last two episodes.
The first two episodes are without a doubt the best, the fear and tension increase rapidly, which is quite unsettling.
The most important things in this series for me, the ones that maintains that tension, are the casting, each actor delivers a fantastic role. And also the plot, it is interesting and open to debate, the truth is that it does not encourage reporting to the police, and that is what they usually tell us, report because if you don't the police can't do anything. What would you do? Witnesses to a crime must be protected in a more efficient way, because in the end the whistleblowers are the ones who are most at risk, unfortunately, that is how it is, meanwhile criminals continue to harass and threaten us.
Would you have lent your cell phone to a 'strange' stranger on the street? I wouldn't! In this particular case. Our decisions tell us a lot about ourselves and we must be clear about them, good or bad we must accept them.
I recommend it, despite how unrealistic and somewhat absurd the last two episodes are. This one won't take up too much of your time.