Human Error

Competent. Fans of police procedurals will be overall pleased with this Aussie offering. It checks all the boxes. Even checks a box that wasn't on the list. Decades ago, the timeless US actress Susan Sarandan, in an interview, commented that her biggest challenge was playing against herself, she was too pretty to be taken seriously. Today -- when casting good-looking female leads for crime shows has become de rigueur -- we note that newbies tuning into HUMAN ERROR 2024 might glance at Leeanna Walsman and mistakenly believe they are watching a Michelle Pfeiffer biopic. It is a subliminal thing, but, don't forget, most viewship is based entirely on subliminal cues. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

After a long wait this rubbish presented itself, some well known actors have downed their careers being a part of this dribble. This show is based on the Jane Thurgood-Dove murder is poor acting at its finest, not believable at all, I realise that restrictions are in place for actors portraying police, but the actors aren't a good fit , didnt act like police, the whole look of a detective is made laughable, if the actors had some guidance in being a cop this show would have been so much more realistic but the poor lines and acting don't help, there were not enough police present during major arrest or shooting scenes, thst made it look lame too , story lines are so all over the shop, it's hard to follow, hopefully the next cop show Ch9 put up can redeem them.

I think underbelly or blue heelers did better when they were around, sorry to write such bad review, but being involved in real police situations im very critical about being realistic.

So I've came into this show after barely slogging through the first episode of a Scandinavian drama more dull than watching paint dry, and this was an Australian production so it looked bright and modern and there were beautiful city views that I'm not familiar with, and it looked so promising story-wise.

It wasn't. In any way that matters.

The story, the plot, the twists and turns of an exciting criminal investigation, all are nowhere to be found. The story developed like something you'd watch on TV news, but there's a way to make stories like this compelling. This show fails in that.

Another unbearable thing is the interpersonal relationship - it feels like the writers heard that people on crime TV shows converse about things other than work, and peppered the plot with unbearable, boring drivel that helped with nothing and had no relation to anything.

This show feels like it was written by a computer. The only saving grace is the lead actress, who tried to bring life into this flogged horse.

My advice, don't bother.

Human Error is a compelling drama series that kept me hooked from the very first episode. The plot is well-crafted, blending suspense, intrigue, and emotional depth, making it easy to binge-watch. The actors delivered outstanding performances, each bringing their characters to life in a way that felt authentic and relatable. The pacing of the series is spot on, with each episode ending on a cliffhanger, leaving you eager for more. Overall, it's a well-executed series with strong character development and a gripping storyline that holds your attention throughout. Highly recommend!" Cannot wait for season two.

I remember this being announced back in 2022, and their was heaps of great actors attached to this and it sounded like an interesting series.

Channel 9 really should put more effort in every show they make, their last few really show. I mean I watched this from my motel room in Sweden and I thought it was a bit strange for it not to be shown in it's country of origin first? But oh well, great to see an Aussie show abroad!

The one highlight of this was seeing Leeanna Walsman on screen again, she was brilliant in this in her return to the small screen, given how heavy the dialogue in the script is, and spotting a great amount of familiar faces as well, that was great too!. Points go to the shots of the city and the cinematography.

If you love crime dramas this is for you. If you waited two years to watch this said crime drama, great patience, go gently into the series, with fresh eyes.

Was the two year wait for the show worth it? Yes and no, but mostly yes, since Leeanna holds her own very well and the support cast are quite good as well.