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Secrets and Lies (2015)
Jogger finds dead child while out for a run. Jogger gets blamed and trouble ensues. Everyone is a suspect. Last episode killer is revealed.
I spent most of this series yelling at the characters in this who dun it because their decisions were so stupid and the consequences of their stupidity were fairly obvious. That said, I watched the whole thing and enjoyed alternatively hating and liking each character. If you suspend your sense of reality you can enjoy the surprisingly good performances especially that of the youngest daughter, Abby. With each episode another suspect emerges and your sympathies and loyalties are challenged, which was entertaining enough to maintain this viewer's interest. I can't see an entire second season as it could have ended on the last episode but I'll watch it if they make it.....and start yelling at the TV again!
Vikings (2013)
Vikings loot and travel and find new places to loot
I love this program. I love Travis Fimmel. He has the best facial expressions. The characters are compelling. It's always good when the characters are fleshed out enough and well acted. It makes you take sides, form attachments with some and loathe others. And you get sad when one of them dies. (not saying who) Interactive! While not historically accurate, it's just close enough to be believable. There are some ferocious and lusty battles and Rollo with his shirt off is quite the treat. Some of the scenes especially those where justice is delivered or vengeance taken are brutal, one scene in particular where Ragnar delivers the ultimate punishment to an enemy who betrayed him. It seems Vikings took loyalty very seriously. If you are squeamish don't watch. There are enough recognizable actors and some very good ones. All the characters have their problems and apparently barbarians are sensitive and family oriented. Ragnar and his family are a particularly open minded. Several of the characters handle their individual crisis of conscience and the moral issues they face are fairly subtle not overdone or heavy handed. It's fun to watch. Do it. Oh, did I mention that I love Travis Fimmel. RAGNAR RULES