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I really like a lot of the product coming out of Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, etc. I came into this based on the high reviews. The first episode started in a not good place storywise with what I felt were some implausible moments but it recovered toward the end of that episode.

After the first episode the story came together very well. You will have seen most of the plot elements before but what I like here is the execution. Every scene takes its time. Every scene matters. The writing is very well done.

The actors and actresses here also do a fabulous job. Combined with the very good acting, costumes, sets, music and on location filming, this is a first rate product and very well worth watching.

I came into this series expecting the obvious. Next door neighbor couples involved in something that goes sideways. The first few episodes didn't let down in that regard. Everything was on schedule with the obvious scenario playing out. At about the midpoint though the characters and the story flipped into something entirely different and for the better (of the story).

There are also a few major side plots that keep things moving also. They all add to what I consider some very nuanced writing. I'm with most though who say that the writers couldn't stick the landing with the ending of the series. Its still definitely worth a watch regardlesss.

At first you can look at the bad decisions by the protaganists and say they are ignorant. When you step back and look at what kicked off the events its hard to determine what exactly one should do because of the unwanted series of events that lead to the events that followed.

The film itself is superbly done. The plot, cinematography, on location filming, musical scoring, acting and direction are superb. There is a brisk pace that rarely slows down for too long. The writing itself is very lean but has enough meat to keep you guessing even to the very end. Its a must watch and has potential to become a cult classic.