The Commons: Última esperanza

If you like a slow burn (no insensitive pun intended) and want to look at what Australia might look like in the future after our scorching 2020 apocalyptic summer, then this is for you. Though this isn't about bushfires specifically, this is a post climate change driven saga that is pretty realistic - in a pretty scary way. Excellent character driven narrative around families, relationships, parenting, financial and racial divides, corruption, climate change, climate refugees, PTSD and traumas from just being alive as its all going down. One might think the writers had a crystal ball - it's pretty spot on and so well timed given that our entire continent is burning and that climate change is no longer some abstract futuristic theory, but something we are now living through, even in our cities. An enjoyable watch, some might find boring, possibly all the people that have reviewed this show thinking it's Lisa Macwhatsherface in the lead role (spoiler: it's not, and yes that British accent is real) - but this show really delivers in the last few episodes in season one. It's in your face about many subjects we like to shun - if you are after a non thought provoking, non challenging easy view, go watch something else, this is not for you. Touching a lot on the effects the changing climate has on young people and their narratives and responses around that, I found this helpful as a parent. Great all round production, futuristic but realistic visual, A1 cast portraying depth-full honest and challenging characters. If you liked Aussie drama Love my way, you will like this. A lot.

Some of the reviews here are confusing the lead actress Joanne Froggatt, British, of Downton Abbey fame with Australian actress Lisa McCune of Blue Heelers fame!

It's okay, I found it a bit slow to get into it first and then by the end it felt rushed and that they hadn't concluded the story properly which obviously leads into a second season you would assume.

Most of the acting was okay, I enjoyed the videography and some of the futuristic tech aspects.

It's great that Stan is providing funding for Australian projects.

I've given 5/10 mainly because of the locations, photography and acting prowess. However, this series is slower than a pregnant asthmatic ant with heavy shopping. Shame really, good cast.

I am not to keen on Australian mini series but out of the blue comes some that you want to wait for season two. The world can be a dark place and people just want to win for themselves at any cost and in the end some of those people loose. If season two does come out I know where I would be if the world gets desparate.

This is not a Sci-Fi series it's a drama series that is set in the near future, that has elements of Science Fiction only.Acting is on point (with exceptions) as the kids in the tv series sometimes disappoint or over act.The story line is not major yet is very intriguing.I was pleasantly surprised with the whole series.A bit of action in the series would of made it more entertaining and enjoyable as there were times where was boring.I am disappointed with channel 9 / Screen Australia as there was no indigenous people in the TV Series yet is an expensive Australian show (So why use islanders in the show rather then our traditional people).