Gloria

I'm often ashamed of other women (usually American women) when they criticize apparel rather than the nitty gritty story that leads a desperate women into compromising and dangerous situations trying to solve her husband's disappearance. Had I been Gloria, I would have given police, specifically her brother-in-law, the fake idea and the wig rather than trying to unravel why her husband needed it. The female detective was unprofessional and she should have been removed from the case by her superiors because of the conflict of interest. Gloria played right into the psycho woman's hands by withholding evidence. The pushy in-laws is another story that was pretty obvious. I'm not quite finished with the last two episodes. I enjoyed Keeping Faith and am liking Gloria as well.

This is apparently a French remake of the Welsh series "Keeping Faith". The Welsh series, which I haven't seen, has two seasons and 20 episodes but "Gloria" has just six episodes so far. There's scope for a subsequent season as we see in the closing minutes of the final episode; I'd certainly watch it if it were to be made.

The storyline was unbelievable on occasion and some of Gloria's actions were over the top. The series was still gripping however despite my having guessed who the archvillain was towards the end of episode four. I had been sure I was right and I was.

The referral to child protection didn't ring entirely true - I used to work in children's services in the UK - unless the French system is completely different. Nor did Gloria's reaction to the social worker's intervention. She's a lawyer, after all, and would have been aware of the repurcussions of her disdain of Mme Faustin.

Others have remarked on Gloria's clothes. It hadn't occurred to me that the actress playing her part might have been pregnant and thus wore heavy, billowing apparel. At one point I wondered if she had no heating in her house and was willing her to take her heavy shawl off indoors. However, it could have just been that she was plump. On the few shots from behind, it would be kind to say that the stern was somewhat bulky. But that didn't really detract from the story. I'm only mentioning it because others have made such a song and dance of this.

So in conclusion, a pleasant few hours and I'm looking forward to the putative next season.

I've just finished watching Gloria. And didnt mind it.but had nagging feeling the story line was very familiar to UK series Finding Faith. Was it adapted.

Watched GLORIA and KEEPING FAITH side by side. While both actresses were great, Cecile Bois added more passion and believability. Both were based on same story. Even the hateful detective in French version was one you detested. There was more action and depth to Gloria. It certainly kept my interest and attention. Home life a bit more revealing in Gloria. Couldn't wait for next episode...gripping, and emotionally invested. Interesting experience to view each side by side, so to speak. Countryside in each breathtaking....makes one desire to visit each area. Clothes in both what one would expect...houses by the sea would make anyone envious. Great insight in both judicial systems, though compared to American fewer inalienable rights. Look forward to further episodes of Gloria.

Cecile Bois's performance as Gloria is a tour de force while still being part of an excellent ensemble cast. We leave the usual Paris for Brittany in winter for this mystery that keeps you guessing to the end. I liked Gloria immediately, including her clothes (since this seems to be an issue with other reviewers) which were stylish on her pleasantly plump figure. For all those who live their lives on Instagram, this is what a woman who has had children really looks like. Gloria is completely believable, not perfect at all, but doing the best she can in such an extreme situation. She certainly goes where angels fear to tread in her search for the truth and there are awakenings of many kinds for people involved. The female police detective examining the case is a piece of work and French social bureaucracy is something else again! Recommended unreservedly.