This is way ahead of the vast majority of contemporary European TV series. The ambiguousness of so many of the characters is fascinating. Who seems to be a good citizen might turn out to be a coward or a vengeful egotist. Whilst those who appear to be cruel turn out to be more human, more honest, more present for others than many. I don't know how realistic it is as a study of the varied effects of trauma on different people, but it certainly feels true as a broad canvas of what we are like as human beings.
Structurally, the series works extremely well, with the spectator knowing the main event from the beginning and then seeing how each character traces an unimaginable path through it. Having watched so many ridiculous whodunnits where you never know enough to understand what's going on, this is a much welcomed approach that centres the viewer on the choices, feelings and actions of each individual.
The acting is mostly high class, with a couple of odd ones that ring a little false, but overall outstanding.
Structurally, the series works extremely well, with the spectator knowing the main event from the beginning and then seeing how each character traces an unimaginable path through it. Having watched so many ridiculous whodunnits where you never know enough to understand what's going on, this is a much welcomed approach that centres the viewer on the choices, feelings and actions of each individual.
The acting is mostly high class, with a couple of odd ones that ring a little false, but overall outstanding.