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Tabula Rasa (2017)
From the slow cooker to the microwave
The premise of the show is quite interesting and similar to shows/ movies i liked e.g the sinner, memento so I decided to give it a watch.
As my title suggests the show starts of to an extreme slow start. The case is not the subject moreso the lead her life and struggle with her condition is. The cinematography is beautiful and done with an great eye for details. The story encapsulates you and the way its presented with the intertwining of dreams, memories and imaginations brings the struggle of her condition to life. But as my sympathy for several characters begins to grow my patience does the opposite.
Too many details and revelations were stuffed in the last couple minutes of the last episode, it doesn't fit with the very detailed and slow paced show that it was just a couple of minutes before.
Watching a well written, well shot psychological drama is not an punishment in any way. Yet i felt cheated when i came to the realization that they just thrown the meal i was diligently waiting for in the bin and served me a last minute pizza from around the corner instead.
La trêve (2016)
Plot twist galore, bad policing yet an entertaining series.
This show evolves around a police officer who moves to his childhood town and has to solve a murder on his first case back. Only problem is he has a troubled past, is not stable and is not a very good cop either. Jumping from conclusion to conclusion without properly investigating. This makes for an intense watch as you feel like he could either selfdestruct or solve the case at any moment.
The acting is good in my opinion but the story drags on a bit too long with sideplots that just distracts from the main story. Mainly the teen drama presented by the daughter and friends is misplaced and takes away from the show.
All in all it was as entertaining as it was annoying.
Season 2 has some small changes, the plot twist are still here in bunches but the daughter her presence is reduced. Also the emergence of characters with an "Fargo" esque style of stupidity is a welcome relief to counter the still very unstable and intense lead. The show still relies on the many plot twists, has alot of bad policing and is yet capable to keep my attention.
Wisting (2019)
Suspenseful watch from beginning to end, or two endings.
If you enjoy nordic thriller shows i would highly recommend this. The premise(detective hunting serial killer in small close knit town)might not be groundbreaking but the execution is highly entertaining and suspenseful.
Wisting the main character is a strong and realistic lead. He is not an "sherlock" type detective but much more somebody you would actually expect. A very dedicated, methodical policeman who has issues balancing work and parenting.
His daughter the journalist is who stole the show imo. She is a go getter who is very active in researching which gets her in trouble most of the time. She actually resembles her father when it comes to dedication for the job she just has a bit more energy which adds a-lot of flare to the show.
This show could of easily been two seasons as there is a clear end to the first case and start of the second one. Being that there so intertwined with each other it doesn't take away from the show putting it al in one season.
I personally would have preferred a bit more action and "gore" or just going in depth as to how the murders took place as you dont get to see the perspective of the antagonist.
This however adds to the journey you take along with the police squad in finding out the particulars of the case.
Btw this my first review, if you have any tips on how to make the read more pleasant for you lmk