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I only gave it a three because it started off strong and the sci-fi premise was interesting. Soon after the sci-fi premise was introduced however, it was completely ignored and focused mostly on the drama.

Furthermore, one of the characters did a complete 180 and became incredibly evil, as in a good guy and then OK with murdering hundreds of people. It made no sense and little to no motivation for his personality change was given.

The Sparticle Mystery and Between can't hold a candle to this show which also involves adults disappearing. This show goes beyond the teen soap opera angle and adds a great deal of sci-fi mystery to the show. The story is less about, "look at how these kids struggle and interact in this adult-less world", and more about "what in the world is going on, what is trying to kill us etc."

One advantage this show has over "The Sparticle Mystery", which has a similar premise and identical target audience, is their non-comical villains. A main antagonist in The Sparticle Mystery was a bratty young child that gained power for some inexplicable reason. The villains and threats in The Cul De Sac are far more thrilling than some 10 year old kid who is mean.

I would say that the first season of this show are the beginnings of a great sci-fi show and I look forward to seeing how the mystery plays out. From what I hear this show is getting a second season so I will not be disappointed.