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Gidseltagningen (2017)
Poor script and an unbelievable plot.
Well, what a waste of time that series was. Absolutely incredible plot lines and totally unbelievable characterisations. I tried to hang onto the plot, but it just didn't work. For example, a small group of terrorists (a noun that the BBC would never allowed to be used) get holed up in an underground space that has a lift shaft providing direct access. Yet none of bumbling police ever consider using gas to subdue the protagonists and thus facilitate a rescue - oh no, that would never do. The ending was the true low point of this disappointing drama with the only winners being the other distant terrorists.
BBC4 has subjected us to some real stinkers in the Saturday evening drama slot recently and I'm not sure there is any light at the end of this particular tunnel. By complete contrast, I confidently predict that the upcoming fourth series of Michael Connelly's Bosch on Amazon will make up these Scandinavian deficiencies.
Sé quién eres (2017)
Preposterous story line and wooden acting from the lead character.
Notwithstanding the preposterous story line, this drama is seriously hampered by some terrible performances from the cast. Leading this criminally bad lot is the lead role delivered with bland wooden monotony by Snr. Francesc Garrido. No matter whatever ridiculous plot twists are going on around him, we get almost no expression whatsoever. I can't even begin to criticize the ridiculous scenarios whereby some of the young female characters feel compelled to engage in carnal activity with the crusty old lead - please pass me the sick bucket. I know Spain is in a mess both politically and economically, but this fictional narrative wouldn't even work in one of the South American banana republics. I can only hope that one of the many benefits that will accrue from our departure from the EU is that we might be spared any more of this Spanish rubbish.