Before We Die (2021)

Watchseries; This just reminds of the saying "Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should"

I think Lesley Sharp is a fine actress so I thought I would give it a try

It felt very laboured and just wasn't able to produce that feeling of darkness and foreboding that the original so masterfully produced.

Also the relationships between the main characters just didn't work, you couldn't care about them in the same way you could with the Swedish version.

Very disappointing.

This just reminds of the saying "Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should"

I think Lesley Sharp is a fine actress so I thought I would give it a try

It felt very laboured and just wasn't able to produce that feeling of darkness and foreboding that the original so masterfully produced.

Also the relationships between the main characters just didn't work, you couldn't care about them in the same way you could with the Swedish version.

Very disappointing.

Before We Die watchseries. This is almost word for word the same as the Swedish version which is far superior. I like the main actors who are in this but still wouldn't recommend it.

Please ignore the critics and reviewers who seem to have seen an earlier Swedish series of which this is a copy. Use your own judgement based on this production, not a different one.

This first episode was quite good, in my view. The acting was ok and the story moved along - although I did find a couple of plot holes.

I look forward to the next episode.

I've not seen the original Scandinavian version so can only judge on this series.

The main takeaway is the acting, everyone's acting, is shocking. Even from usually fine actors.

I found the storyline interesting but couldn't get over the dodgy, wooden acting and weird script.

I'm out.

A few flaws here and there but decent entertainment. And so good to see Lesley Sharp get another major role... she's an oldie but goodie... I like that. It's also nice when the 2nd half is better... makes you happy you hung in there. And they did a fantastic job of leading into season 2... I look forward to it.

Hannah Laing's complex relationship with her son is made harder when it becomes apparent that he's involved with a very dangerous, criminal family.

Ignore the dismal reviews for this show, yes it's a remake, but one I thought that was fantastic. It is incredibly well paced, and doesn't let up for a second, six very intense episodes.

A few quibbles, why does Bianca have an incredibly English accent, when all her family have definite Serb/Croat accents. Why are there so many sky shots of Bristol, we all know chunks are filmed abroad, and why do they have Jurassic phones?

Minor quibbles addressed, this is a very edgy, stylish six part series, the acting is terrific Lesley Sharp is first rate, everyone has their part to play, not least Patrick Gibson, who plays Christian.

It feels as if they've left the door open for a possible second series, I'd be delighted if one were made.

Thoroughly enjoyed it, 8/10.