Troppo

Finished episode 5 and not quite sure where it's going still which is good. Yes Nicole Chamoun is a little flat at times but Thomas Jane is up to his usual standard. Not sure what issue one would have with his accent, after all he is actually American. Have a look at his other other work, that's his real voice.

Troppo started slowly and the American character needs a while to warm up to him.

However, I stuck around and the storyline became addictive.

Casting is good.

The villains look the part !

I can see that Troppo is going to settle down into quite a good mystery/thriller. Good to see that it isn't held back by cultural cringe (although the Korean family portrayal is a bit 'paint by numbers').

It captures a claustrophobic element of Far North Queensland - the tropics seem to bring out those qualities. Only 3 eps in, and it remains to be seen if the script is going to deliver any real surprises or if it will be a procedural 'bad company over-reaches'.

Update: Although Troppo broadcast one of its deceits too early it managed to conceal others, and arguably saved its best for the last couple of episodes, by which time the ensemble were more settled into their roles. Well worth a 7 and a binge.

It takes at least the first episode to find its feet, but once the initially overly-mannered performances and frantic scene-setting settle down (which, from the comments, seem to have dissuaded some reviewers from pushing ahead with watching to its conclusion), this series develops into a remarkably atmospheric (and very well acted) drama. A top quality cast - with some top-notch Aussie actors in supporting roles - excellent production values, and superb use of local topography, make it worth your time. The only gripe I had, was that the final scene was dramatic enough without any music playing over it to heighten the impact. Only avoid if you don't like crocodiles - or snakes.

This series was great, i so enjoyed it and Thomas Jane was a revelation. To be honest i thought he was going to phone his lines in like Bruce Willis etc, yet he was brilliant and so was the young lady who played his side kick. Nicole Chamoun i believe is her name and she was quirky, different and had a certain Je ne sais quoi. I would love a second series although in this small town it would be difficult, but i suppose they could branch out. Any way watch this series you WILL NOT be disappointed. Like the World Cup i am now on a downer because it has ended, please give us more cheers.