Thicker Than Water

Rustic prime-time soap with family secrets that won't stay buried. An interesting watch just to see a Nordic take on the genre.

Some parts can be very slow moving — this series could easily been whittled down to 8 episodes. There are a lot of scenes without dialog that could be edited out — characters glancing up with worried looks, or forest pathway and beach walks with those same expressions of concern.

It's watchable, but the plot could use some tightening up. Not as memorable as many other Nordic series.

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So it's plain the negative reviews on here are from people who just want 300 series of The Bridge. This is not that. It's got a much calmer pace, no heads hanging on sticks or kooky cops. The casting is perfect for the roles, and some of the scenery is spectacular. Lasse and Oskar have a great dynamic and there daughters really come into there own. From what I know after season 2 there was to be no more, but I think the audience demanded it. Season 3 is very different and some brave decisions where made in the writing, always good. Please make a fourth, please.

The Canucks are waiting for season 3!!!! The cast is phenomenal. It is literary, gorgeous and doesn't depend on flash, stunts, or formulaic BS. So refreshing. I could watch another 5 seasons but that would pummel the cast. So we'll settle for one more? Two more seasons? Come on PBS! Come on Prime! Netflix?! Absolut! Skal! (Can't spell in Swedish,. Sorry, but I tried eh?!) heart heart heart canadian flag. PS. to quote a John Cleese line - "don't head straight for the cli-orous" - We're so used to click bait, microwave fast film, our attention span has depleted to an amoebic level. This takes its time- in character and plot development. Those moments of silence, those beautiful suspended beats are the gold. This is movie literature, not a Hallmark poptart.

Story about a dysfunctional family with an abundance of skeletons in the closet. A low key drama, where many topics aren't addressed verbally, in that sense typical for this part of the planet. Characters are believable, and the scenery is beautiful. There is some limited nudity which reflects the continental lifestyle. I liked it, as I recognized the atmosphere from my vacations in northern Sweden.

I love Nordic Noir and this is one of the best of the recent slew... while many plots are a wee bit too predictable, this one, (while hardly keeping you 100% in the dark until the final denouement) certainly has plenty of twists and turns ~ Enough to keep me hooked anyway!

Acting and casting above average (although the mournful Liv was a bit of a sap IMHO).

Well worth the watch!