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I don't get all the bad reviews on this show! I really enjoyed it, haven't read the book so maybe that's why(?). Anyway, I thought the acting was good, especially the 2 leads, and the production and scenery were great, very 'creepy' at times as intended! Definitely give it a go, great Aussie thriller & whodunnit :-)

Finished episode 5 and not quite sure where it's going still which is good. Yes Nicole Chamoun is a little flat at times but Thomas Jane is up to his usual standard. Not sure what issue one would have with his accent, after all he is actually American. Have a look at his other other work, that's his real voice.

Love Thomas Jane and he was great in this, very hot in his hat. Female lead was fascinating and kept it different. Story kept me guessing and held my interest.

It takes at least the first episode to find its feet, but once the initially overly-mannered performances and frantic scene-setting settle down (which, from the comments, seem to have dissuaded some reviewers from pushing ahead with watching to its conclusion), this series develops into a remarkably atmospheric (and very well acted) drama. A top quality cast - with some top-notch Aussie actors in supporting roles - excellent production values, and superb use of local topography, make it worth your time. The only gripe I had, was that the final scene was dramatic enough without any music playing over it to heighten the impact. Only avoid if you don't like crocodiles - or snakes.

I can see that Troppo is going to settle down into quite a good mystery/thriller. Good to see that it isn't held back by cultural cringe (although the Korean family portrayal is a bit 'paint by numbers').

It captures a claustrophobic element of Far North Queensland - the tropics seem to bring out those qualities. Only 3 eps in, and it remains to be seen if the script is going to deliver any real surprises or if it will be a procedural 'bad company over-reaches'.

Update: Although Troppo broadcast one of its deceits too early it managed to conceal others, and arguably saved its best for the last couple of episodes, by which time the ensemble were more settled into their roles. Well worth a 7 and a binge.

Troppo started slowly and the American character needs a while to warm up to him.

However, I stuck around and the storyline became addictive.

Casting is good.

The villains look the part !

Got this on a recommended list. Glad I did. Season 1 had a lot of twists and turns, and developed the characters well. The acting was excellent for all characters, and believable. Great plot line that summed up in the final episode.

Only partially into Season 2 and I won't be finishing it. Was there really a need for the story to introduce a stereotype of a bull lessbian as the police detective? And to move the main character to her? It does not add to the story, and I'm sick and tired of series that draw you in for an excellent first season only to become agenda-driven. Was it a necessary part of the story or an add-on? I'm not going to bother to find out.

Only one episode in and really enjoyed it. The two leads are very good. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Off beat story, quirky characters and North Queensland scenery? Can't go wrong.

I watched both series of Troppo through to the end and for the most part I enjoyed it a lot. Both the lead characters have shattered pasts and find in each other someone equally as broken and as desperate for a reckoning that restores some degree of sanity to their lives.

Thomas Jane and Nicole Chamoun must take the prize for the most unusual "buddy-buddy" PI's put on screen. Series 1 burns very slowly as they investigate a missing persons case that evolves into a corporate conspiracy and who-dunnit. Something of themselves is revealed periodically along the way and the final episode eye opener of what truly happened is quite unexpected and if not a total surprise, is effectively disturbing.

Series 2 is more concerned with Thomas Jane's characters story arc which continues to unravel along with further deaths, investigations and character development. Again the final episode wraps things up nicely and we get to see a full resolution of the facts and the mystery solved.

I thought that the 8 episodes at almost 1 hour long per series made the plot a bit padded out and it definitely could have benefited from sharper editing and a tighter script. The whole cast were competent and nicely under stated, which only enhanced the overall theme of them all being unhinged in some way. For me, David Lyons stands out in season 1 as the burnt out Detective who conveys that what he shows is only about 10% of what is going on in his traumatized mind.

A competent piece of Australian drama that throws us plenty of Red Herrings and uses its bleak and vast filming locations to enhance the emptiness and partial redemption of its talented cast of characters.

A great detective story in an exotic setting. Every episode left us wanting for more. Hope to see a season 2 someday. They certainly earned it with their performances.

I liked season 2 better than season 1. There were enough plot twists to have stopped me from quickly solving the killings. Character development from season 1 was good.

I'm not sure if they'll do a season three but I hope they do.

One of the improvements was that they finally solved out the "car" phobia Amanda had. That was really needed.

The other area of improvement I would like to see is for them to tailor out the lesbo story line. It's just a cheap PC, unneeded distraction.

One weakness this time is that the story writers used family members as part of the tension. That's so worn out and trite now.

Overall a good job.

I was super excited about this series because it's story is based in gorgeous Far North Queensland where I live. Even when I saw it had actually been made on the goldy 19hrs south of us (different climate, environment, cultures, people, ways of life) I still held hope that they'd do it and us as people justice. What I got was an opening scene where a boat croc tour (I'm guessing meant to be the Daintree river) was feeding a salty. Well... that's highly illegal in Queensland so... Then there were the characters. Unnecessarily obnoxious, rude and unfriendly - sort of how I see people who live on the Goldy. People up here are friendly, honest and transparent for the most part. Especially to other locals so tue depiction of the vet receptionist was confusing and unlike anyone I'd come across up here. Then there was the confusing scenes of tropical storms which we'd assume was the wet season but the characters are wearing wool suits, long pants in the day (you'd be asking for heat stroke!) The main character had a huge city chic vibe, someone you'd think you'd spot trying to look alternative in a Melbourne cafe. The characters weren't likeable or endearing for the most part but I think you could end up enjoying the main male lead. Apart from that it was a pretty basic script. I wonder if the book is any good?

A mystery with lots too many quirks making it hard to follow for me. Not because the acting sometimes seemed not quite strong enough, nor because the scenery was too cliched but just because I found I cared little about any of the characters. I wonder if they brainstormed tourism Australia ideas, shook them up and tried writing them in to a script. Something just not quite right about it.

This series was great, i so enjoyed it and Thomas Jane was a revelation. To be honest i thought he was going to phone his lines in like Bruce Willis etc, yet he was brilliant and so was the young lady who played his side kick. Nicole Chamoun i believe is her name and she was quirky, different and had a certain Je ne sais quoi. I would love a second series although in this small town it would be difficult, but i suppose they could branch out. Any way watch this series you WILL NOT be disappointed. Like the World Cup i am now on a downer because it has ended, please give us more cheers.

Lots of ambition, lots of production skills but Australian drama often falls flat due to weak scripting. In this case, just inconsistent. It actually became quite addictive, but the last two episodes were quite laughable. Riddled with holes, implausible, a lot of effort let down by a weak script. The two leads put in big efforts but their characters were built on too many cliches or just silly assumptions. Thomas Jane did seem a bit B grade and Nicole Chamoun, although amazingly striking on screen, just didn't have the grit to pull off that character. What she needs now is a character she can actually inhabit because she has so much potential. OK, that's it, nice try but very flawed. P. S. Trying to pass off Gold Coast as FNQ just cant work unless you make it seem really hot and sweaty - so you need to spray all the actors to look sweaty.

Honestly I'm not into crime dramas so I don't see the feedback on it being "on format" for the genre.. all i know is the characters were delightfully rich and deep from Thomas Jane to the chick who stars opposite him and beyond.. really consumable drama, a solid result abc.

Only thing that was a bit off was people wearing jackets in the outback? I thought it was like 30+degrees in winter.

I was excited to finally see lyons in an ozzy production ( after his performance in 7 seconds) it's hard to beat. He was good along with the relatively new Nicole Chamoun. Along with Carloline Brazier ( rake) and sme others tho Thomas Jayne is miscast. This is a extremely slow burner that has two interesting story lines tho that are when revealed I didn't even care anymore because of the way they're told etc. It's a decent watch for the evening but I would have watched the series I've been watching next season if I knew now.

Very good performance from Nicole Chamoun, the short hair enhances her natural beauty. The scenario with the 3 murders solved is clever and the end is open enough for a season 2 which could see the rehabilitation of the detective, let's hope it happens.

Watching Nicole Chamoun trying to stop her bike while channelling Fred Flintstone was the best part of each episode. She plays her character with determination and style. Loved her so much in this role. Way too many unanswered questions.

I love Candice Fox's books, but I found it hard to recognize them here. Such a shame. Even though Jane is pretty good, it's frustrating to have to bring an American in to do what is a great Aussie character. I'm afraid Chamoun doesn't have the crazy energy and contradictory positivity of Amanda that was so intriguing in the books. Please stop trying to improve on an author's works, they are best sellers for a reason, don't change them. Scenery is great!

I just watched the series right now and I loved it: beautiful tropical landscape, a fine couple of main characters, good sountrack, without stupid things like the girl tripping when she is running away and thinks like that.... I need more seasons please.....soon.

As a fan of killer-croc horror films, the opening scene had me hooked, and the rest didn't disappoint. I'm not sure what show some of these reviewers watched - the acting was good all-round, the story was exciting and well-developed, and despite a lot of the elements not being entirely original, the setting and atmosphere helped set it apart from your typical mystery/thriller show.

Thomas Jane was good as always, though maybe a bit similar to his character in The Expanse. I hadn't seen the lead actress in anything before, but she was more sympathetic than I was expecting her to be, and her being "clichéd" as a tough ex-con is kind of the point - the character herself is playing a role.

I would have given this an 8/10, but it's way better than a lot of the reviews make out, and deserves more than the current average score. Maybe an international audience will be more appreciative.