Too Good to be True

Having watched some utter dross in 2024 whe it comes to tv drama I went into this with some trepidation as a result of all the recent reviews. This is a little predictable but is easy to watch and does have a storyline. I think some of the reviews are a little harsh considering some dramas I've watched based upon good reviews only to find they are shockingly bad. I'm glad it's only 4 episodes long however the story flows nicely, setting the scene and although most people would scoff at the storyline by saying "well this is too good to be true" I guess that's the whole point.

Overall I would say this is worth a watch if at a loose end.

As usual with this type of drama, this started off OK and went downhill rapidly. It is very predictable and some of it makes no sense at all. It is obvious right from the very start that Elliot is the bad guy and the big reveal at the end is an hilarious anti-climax as many of us guessed what he had done anyhow. The sudden change in his P. A. Simone was absolutely ridiculous as one minute she hated Rachel but the next she cared deeply for her wellbeing.

The acting was OK and it was a shame that Taj Atwal was so underused as Jasmine. Kara Tointon seemed to be scowling throughout though which was a bit off putting. Overall this was flat and the ending was truly funny with the least menacing child in history giving a cold stare into the camera. This made me think there would be a second series but I doubt it.

Too Good To Be True is a channel 5 mini series psychological drama thriller. Which aired in 2024.

Starring Allen Leech and Kara Tointon.

It's about Obsession,power and what goes on behind closed doors.

Despite the low rating and some negative reviews it's surprisingly good. So don't be fooled.

The first episode was good just persevere with it as the series does get better.

It's little predictable but a good watch !

Too Good To Be true is intense and thrilling to watch !!

Acting was good ! Least Kara Tointon is more of a natural actress than Michelle keegan. She is not so wooden. Kara Tointon is more believable!!

Allen Leech is such a brilliant actor I think he played the part extremely well he was the one you stood out more in this drama.

Overall it surprised me that it's not a bad watch for a channel 5 drama I've seen some rubbish in my time. So I know what is good regarding tv and acting.

Give it a watch as it's good!!

Streaming on My 5 now !

Just finished this series, of which all 4 episodes can be seen on My5. It gets steadily worse with each episode with a paper thin and entirely predictable plot.

None of the cast brings anything memorable to the production and the best that I can say about it is that there are some interesting classic cars in Elliot's museum and his house and grounds are worth seeing.

The script is lamentable and I'm amazed that they were able to get sufficient funding together to screen this. I struggle to think of a series in recent years as flat and unremarkable. My advice would be to watch something like Happy Valley again if you want quality entertainment.

Single mum and cleaner Rachel lands on her feet, when she is offered a job cleaning for a wealthy businessman, the pair soon become close, but Rachel is left wondering if things are too good to be true.

I've read some scathing reviews about this show, and whilst I don't think it's great, I still think it's watchable.

The issue I had, is that I thought the first two episodes were very pedestrian, too slow, and very predictable, it definitely improves from episode three onwards.

You have to wonder where Rachel is at on occasion, would a mum let her son spend so much with a total stranger? It was a little hard to believe.

There was definitely a degree of tension, and episode one had a nice amount of intrigue.

Kara Tointon and Allen Leech are both rather good, and I really liked Sara Powell's performance as the cold and stoic Simone, a very interesting character.

Filmed in Dublin, it looks rather good, makes a change from Eastern Europe.

6/10.