Northern Lights

I guess if you're between 12 and 20 (or a 75-year old person who loves soap operas) this might interest you. I normally enjoy Irish TV but this one leaves me cold. Whatever plot(s) there is/are pretty thin. The acting is neighborhood theater group level, and the dialogue is forced. Perhaps it's just me, out of touch with what is considered entertainment these days, But this plodding, uninteresting attempt at a RomCom or whatever they're trying to be just falls flat. I'm just not interested in delving into the psyche of folks having relationship issues, or trying to build new relationships. Just not my dram of whisky.

I usually dont like to watch things i think might make me cry or upset me however i started watching this and could not stop. I love things set in the UK and this one being filmed in Dublin with the River Liffey and along the Camino in Spain gave it some lovely sceens. The acting is amazing and the story compelling, with a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of Hope for the future. Watch this,, you will not be disappointed,, your invested in ALL of the characters from the beginning and want to learn more about them ! An amazing piece of film making. Grab some popcorn or treats and allow yourself an afternoon binge ,,

The premise of the show is very confusing and wasn't flushed out until the third episode. While the acting between the four main characters is believable, the banter in some of the comedic scenes is wooden and feels forced. It feels like I am watching the actors recite lines rather than expressing genuine emotion. The show overuses flashbacks as a plot device to the point where entire scenes are broken up and this disrupts any natural flow.

I found that the show became really hard to watch as it progressed because the plot became very confusing at points and then boring. There are a lot of characters that appear in flashbacks and it's hard to keep track of who did what when. This is a decent show but could have used some fine detail revisions.

I came across northern lights by chance and I am very glad that I did. It has an emotional storyline that many people can connect with. It Portrays grief from two different perspectives. In two very different circumstances. You feel a connection with the characters and want to keep watching. I was sad to get to the end but I felt it was a very upbeat positive ending that gives hope to those facing similar situations. I would highly recommend this and I think it was very moving. It was very well written and the acting was good. I gave northern lights a 10/10. I hope this review is helpful to others as I feel some of the negative reviews listed are not reflective of how good this show was.

The show is heartfelt and real. It deals with real and sad life issues in a wonderfully sympathetic way. The characters are well constructed and complex. The acting is credible and engaging. It showcases the talent and abilities of Irish actors, writers and directors when given credible material to work with. The quality of the actors is what made the show such an emotional rollercoaster and such a pleasure to watch. No surprise this show was nominated for an IFTA. It was very deserving. I hope it runs for a Season 2 and we get to see these wonderful actors again in it and other future pieces of work.