The Ex-Wife

Jack hits a cyclist named Tasha, the pair instantly fall for one another, and promptly marry, Tasha seems to have everything, the perfect house, a lovely child, and a great husband, one thing she hadn't reckoned on, Jen, The ex wife.

Once again, I find myself at odds with several of the reviews here, I just can't apply some of the criticisms to the show, hand on heart I would say this one of Channel 5's best drama series to date.

A good drama series is supposed to get under your skin, and that's exactly what this does, there's plenty of mystery and intrigue, but you will feel totally frustrated by and for Tasha.

It doesn't lull at any point, it's very consistent throughout, you will slowly get to put the pieces together, and learn exactly what's going on, there's a big twist in Episode three that will make you want to watch the concluding episode without delay.

It's well acted, Celine Buckens and Tom Mison are very good, loved Janet Montgomery, who played Jen.

Full of twists and turns, The Ex Wife is well worth seeing.

8/10.

... for me, there are two productions to date that exemplify the top notch acting ability of Celine Bunkens.. 'Showtrial' and 'The Ex-Wife'... she's just got that camera-grabbing-gaze.. and when she's on-screen she-dominates... this series is short at only four episodes, be sure to give yourself opportunity of time, so all episodes can be watched in a single viewing

... storyline follows the genre, and is well produced-directed-scored... it is Celine Bunkens show from start to ending, with exemplary turns from all-other-supporting-actors... ending gave a slight hint there could be more coming in the future, sure hope so... it's really one of the best mini-series of '22.. (and-hopefully '23)

Maybe not as good as the really good UK series, but it is up there with some of the good ones and short enough to spend the time in one sitting binge watching it.

The only name actor I recognised is Janet Montgomery and she does a great job as usual, most of the other actors also dod did their job well. It was a tad predictable in places, but with some really good twists keeps you guessing as the story unfolds.

Flashbaks give the story a more depth and help explain some of the less understandable part of why things happened the way they did.

My only gripe was that the lack of police involvement, this made the whole thing a bit unbelieveable.

Still gets a 7/10 for me although I dont think I would watch it a second time round.

A somewhat uninteresting production, though nicely made "a la British", with good sometimes unrealistic acting, a weak storyline with average plots.

The series is not interesting story-wise cause it's unrealistic, watching it I just liked the acting and the score, beautifully setting the mood for it's worth.

It was better to film the two seasons together and offer it to viewers as one complete 8-part mini-series.

• Screenplay/storyline/plots: 5.5
• Production value/impact: 6
• Development: 7
• Realism: 6.5
• Entertainment: 6
• Acting: 7.5
• Filming/photography/cinematography: 7.5
• VFX: 7.5
• Music/score/sound: 7.5
• Depth: 6
• Logic: 3.5
• Flow: 6
• Psychological thriller/drama/mystery: 5.5
• Ending: 4.5.

Needed a better less predictable ending But Celine Buckens is convincing and super nice along with British cinema.

Tom Mison is impressive adds depth to the complex marital dynamics , should do more ( of those roles) I like the opulent setting but may feel somewhat disconnected from the average viewer's reality, potentially impacting relatability.

The Telegraph commented on the series' tendency to feature "not-quite-real characters living in not-quite-real homes doing not-quite-real things to one another" . Despite this, the show has found an audience that appreciates its blend of domestic drama and psychological thrills.