"Ditto" the others: gorgeous scenery, affable actors, subpar material that could have been sooo much better!
What a disappointment this was for me. I had read the synopsis, and was excited for its premiere. The creator's concept had so much potential to be a highly enjoyable and memorable hit series...but I agree with so many of the other reviewers, including tm-sheehan and marylou_booth. However, whereas Marylou gave up halfway through episode 3, I gave up after finishing episode 1. Too tedious and boring, and not a single character was made interesting enough in the first episode to justify continued viewing. Several fine (and recognizable) actors give commendable performances, but the real star in this dud of a series is the picturesque Italian riviera. You'll save time and aggravation by simply skimming through production stills (photos of the scenery). I am not surprised that this is airing on PBS here in the U. S. without being classified as a PBS Masterpiece series.
- matthewdgabriel
- Jun 20, 2022