I clearly don't understand where fellow reviewers that dismiss this masterpiece as a soap are coming from. I second what said in the title. Every 5 years I revisit this series and each time feel goosebumps.
Script is gripping drama with thriller undertone subtly yet progressively builds up until it overtakes drama.
Some may argue that this show, mainly banks on enchanting scenery...translating into exquisite cinematography...not alone and not by a long shot.
For me WoW factor is immaculate acting performances by entire ensemble.
As a theater frequenter, I relished each episode as if I was enjoying a masterpiece from first row. Actors' performances are jaw-droppingly striking. Perfection only defined by passing on each mood-swings to viewer with least body language and superb expression direction, voice altering, consciously highlighted gasping,pausing, breathing. Exceptional is how I would describe this show. Because I cannot think of many amongst millions of shows that I've seen for the last 35 years that managed to leave such an unshakable grip on me. This show is for keepers...make no mistake about it.
Script is gripping drama with thriller undertone subtly yet progressively builds up until it overtakes drama.
Some may argue that this show, mainly banks on enchanting scenery...translating into exquisite cinematography...not alone and not by a long shot.
For me WoW factor is immaculate acting performances by entire ensemble.
As a theater frequenter, I relished each episode as if I was enjoying a masterpiece from first row. Actors' performances are jaw-droppingly striking. Perfection only defined by passing on each mood-swings to viewer with least body language and superb expression direction, voice altering, consciously highlighted gasping,pausing, breathing. Exceptional is how I would describe this show. Because I cannot think of many amongst millions of shows that I've seen for the last 35 years that managed to leave such an unshakable grip on me. This show is for keepers...make no mistake about it.