Between Two Worlds

I have to admit that I found the first few episodes too slow and was on the verge of turning it off but was glad that I stuck with it. It's one of those shows that builds and builds. I think though that if the number of episodes had of been reduced from ten to six or seven it would have made it tighter. Yes, some of the acting is a little wooden at times but the performance of Philip Quast is exceptional and more than makes up for it. The amount of cliff hangers at the end of series one suggests that there will be a second series and hopefully that will be the case.

As an Australian I've seen way too many Australian drama series. What they have in common is they all are produced as if they are soap operas. The dialogue is over dramatic and stilted, every item of clothing is brand new and perfectly pressed, the people are all beautiful as are their homes. Every show is the same plastic wrapped sterile effort. Compare this to British shows where actors are sought that look the role, from drug addicts to peers of the realm. They talk like real people and react like real people. If you're into soap operas you'll probably enjoy this show, if not look for something else to occupy your time.

Is this going to get the axe before it's given a chance. I'm usually not a fan of Aussie productions but put a Bevan Lee script with Hermoine Norris together and you have my interest. Yes it's a slow burn as little by little each character's story is revealed. I hung in until the cliffhanger at the End of Episode 10 just and hope more layers will be peeled back in Season 2

Why can't actors loosen up and at least attempt to achieve life like credibility? Is it the mediocre script ? Poor direction? Fear of failure? Perfunctory , ho hum performances in episode 1 make me fear the worst for the rest of the season . The repetitive use of glamorous backgrounds of the wealthy becomes boring. OK they're rich, we get it. They do this genre so much better in UK and US. My sock draw is calling me , it needs rearranging , I have a date with it. Sunday night.

I hope 1 journalist's review does not stop this series. Love the actors and locations. It can grow to a real story if allowed to continue. Overseas reviews seem much more positive..we have had nothing since A Place to call Home, so this should be given a go....When is series 2 coming? Not fair to leave watchers in the lurch with an unfinished story....Come on Channel 7.... tell us what is happening please?