The trailer had me hyped up for this series. However, actually watching it was another matter. I got confused with the continuity at the beginning... It was night, then the body is discovered during the daytime with the blood not congealed, and then the police don't bother to turn up until the evening... What? Also I have yet to find a likeable character in this show. Every show needs at least one otherwise why would you watch it? I confess I probably trailed off at times because I was busy in my head trying to decide which brother I disliked more. Also, the police are going in pretty heavy handed considering that they only have the most weak circumstantial evidence, and I'm sure that they must have learnt at police school that you can't interview a minor without a parent present. The construction of a palatable public persona for the politician's wife is an interesting storyline, but otherwise this is a rather meh tv show with wooden and at times didactic dialogue. Although I'm sure I'll tune into the next episode even if only to find something to complain about.
12 Reviews
Enjoyable viewing.
btrewern18 April 2019
Totally implausible writing
sprotty-2898118 April 2019
I initially thought this miniseries was going to be great. The initial 30 minutes of episode 1 was as good as any BBC crime drama but it went downhill from that point quickly. So many things in the storyline are implausible that I found it a bit cringeworthyin in the end. The acting and production was good for a NZ TV show but ultimately the script had so many holes in it that I can't recommend it.
Interesting from start to finish
mosquitocyn2 May 2023
I stumbled upon this series from a YouTube pop up. I didn't read any reviews before starting on episode 1. I was surprised to find the series quite well shot, interesting storyline with some side plots that blends well with the main plot. Loved the family relationship and how it interconnects with murder. The series also features ouches on how infidelity affects a marriage. Acting is pretty convincing. The first 4 episodes were good, the final episode appears a bit rushed and predictable which did spoil the series somewhat. But overall it's a watchable short series. After completing the series, I read some of the bad reviews given in this App and I really don't understand why. I suggest just to watch it and make your own decision. It's free on YouTube anyways and quality is good.
Nonsense
whatithinkis16 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
She comes home at night and . . . bloop . . . is murdered.
Sunny day. Guy's cleaning her pool. He finds her in daylight.
Two guys out for a run at night, come home to dinner, family. Sirens, flashing lights outside. In the night. They go out.
Neighbors say "Pool man found her. She's been murdered.'
And it's dark.
I don't have time for amateur hour.
Sunny day. Guy's cleaning her pool. He finds her in daylight.
Two guys out for a run at night, come home to dinner, family. Sirens, flashing lights outside. In the night. They go out.
Neighbors say "Pool man found her. She's been murdered.'
And it's dark.
I don't have time for amateur hour.
good show
sandicryer21 April 2019
Move Onto Better, Especially If Export Watcher
davidsask24 April 2019
This is a soap opera, not a thriller mystery show! You can see where things going from 'start to finish'. So saying that it was't even a good soap opera. If this is one of the first home grown product from New Zealand things need to be worked upon, as this is poor to start among with!
Exceptional. FINALLY some good tv in NZ!
SlinkyC16 April 2019
Gripping, beautifully shot. Exceptional direction, writing and acting.
This is the first NZ drama that I have been excited about in maybe a decade.
I am totally enthralled and don't want it to end.
At the time of writing this I am dumbfounded as to who could have given it such poor IMDB rating, competitors maybe? Because this is world class and I hope it travels well overseas. The final episode was a little weaker than the rest, and interestingly was directed by someone else other than the two main directors. I think that was a mistake, as it wasn't as good as the other 4 eps, and not as well wrapped up, with things playing out too conveniently and easily.
Overall, highly recommended binge watching with lots of twists and turns.
At the time of writing this I am dumbfounded as to who could have given it such poor IMDB rating, competitors maybe? Because this is world class and I hope it travels well overseas. The final episode was a little weaker than the rest, and interestingly was directed by someone else other than the two main directors. I think that was a mistake, as it wasn't as good as the other 4 eps, and not as well wrapped up, with things playing out too conveniently and easily.
Overall, highly recommended binge watching with lots of twists and turns.
Simply Awful
crumpytv30 May 2019
There was a NZ soap called Gloss in the 80s. That was bad enough but there has obviously been no progression in production and writing over the years because The Bad Seed is bad if not worse. The acting is awful, the production is awful, the characters are irritating and the plethora of profanity, especially in family situations, is boorish.
Totally predictable
jjsoltis7 May 2021
Imminently watchable
waynointhecity18 April 2019
Illogical and poor storyline
derecourtniamh27 April 2019
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