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The Tunnel (2013)
S03 The best, really!
It is, unfortunately, the usual progression of TV series:
S01... Great,
S02... good but not great
S03... not good
S04+...why did they bother (oh! it's the money)
S03 of "The Tunnel" breaks that mold. It really is the best of all three seasons.
Her and him are their usual perfectly cast selves.
The plot and the script are gripping.
Small touches, like the French detective swearing in front of a British detective and saying "Pardon my French!"
There are current political comments scattered through the episode, but nothing offensive, everyone is entitled to their opinion! (new concept)
A small carafe of Red and some snacks and watch all six episodes, I did!
It is real page turning that, one cannot put down.
Try it..you will not be disappointed.
If "The Tunnel" and "Babylon Berlin" are not nominated for awards it will be definite proof that the Awards are rigged, to the highest bidder.
Well done to all involved in this series, thank you.
Babylon Berlin (2017)
One of the best!
If, you are tired of the condescending, juvenile American TV series banality? watch "Babylon Berlin" It is a German TV series set in the 1920's in Berlin. Shades of "I am a camera" The plot, actors, locations, script, dance routines (yes dance.. it does actually fit into the story) are all fantastically well done. The lead actress, Liv Lisa Fries, is perfect as a cross between Audrey Tautou in "Amelie" and Caroline Proust in "Engranage" Quirky, tough, determined, good hearted (buried a little) and capable of doing what is necessary; however distasteful. She also has a passing resemblance to Proust which is definite a good thing! Her character depicts the resignation of women, in a man's world, to what levels they have to sink to... to get by and keep themselves sane. Of course, it is in German; but you can find it with English subs. Make efforts to find it and you will not be disappointed.