The Rising

Seems awfully similar to a series out of Belgium, called Hotel Beau Sejour. I will continue to watch and hope it doesn't disappoint! ................,.......................

I found this to be engaging, touching, twisty, and heartfelt - everything it needed to be to provide a strong commentary on love in its many forms and family. The young cast were very strong and the cinematography haunting. A little bit of cheese here and there but short-lived and more than easy to endure. A pleasure.

A fabulous tale, following Neve Kelly investigating her own murder. It is well paced, has some surprising twists and turns and is filmed against a beautiful backdrop with some stunning cinematography.

Enjoyable and entertaining, it wins no awards for originality, but on its own terms it delivers a credible, authentic story which is a joy to watch. Clara Rugaard is outstanding as Neve portraying a range of emotions, from bewilderment at being dead, sadness over things she learns to indignant rage at the perpetrator.

There are weaknesses, some of the casting choices are questionable, there are several liberties taken with plot flow and the final episode struggles to be relevant with little work left to do.

Despite the above, this is a good watch. A second season is possible, but it will likely lack the emotional punch required.

Promising start, way too many episodes. I liked the premise but the delivery fell short, this could have been done in 4 or 5 episodes, 8 was just silly. It kept me guessing for a while. Some good performances and I must admit I got a teeny weeny bit emosh a couple of times 😃

The Rising was a really great surprise for me. I was expecting mediocre UK drama, but got something completely unique and really intriguing.

I love that this show is set in a small village in the middle of nowhere, and shows the unusual countryside culture of northern England. It almost feels like a Steven King story, but in Britain. The countryside and the forest are enchanting and spooky.

One of the best things is that you really have no idea who the murderer is at all throughout the whole series. The plot definitely keeps you engaged and guessing. It's a subtle psychological mystery horror.

But also it's a story about love and loss and the power of love to transcend death. It's a really moving show about characters who are both believable and likeable.

Over all it's a really well told modern ghost story. I hope they make a second series with a similar premise but new characters. I highly recommend The Rising - Check it out!