This episode is the start of the lies and secrets unravelling. I think it was interesting but ultimately the right choice to have the unravelling happen two episodes out from the finale. There’s a part of me that thinks it will happen too quickly as it’s so close to the end, however if it happened before the halfway point, it would
Read moreThis episode was the best in terms of dramatic stakes. The protest scenes at the beginning of the episode were fantastic–realistic, dramatic enough and well done. The chase between Johnny and Pete ending in dramatic fashion, complete with the soundtrack stopping abruptly was perfect. It was the perfect set-up for the dramatic A-story of the episode. The eventual reveal of
Read moreAnother solid episode, however for an episode that is marking the halfway point of the first season, it seemed a little flat, like a filler. The performances between Jonathon LaPaglia, Maya Stange and Jessica Marais, throughout the Rose subplot were brilliant. Jonathon LaPaglia’s performance as the new father trying to reassure Eva that she was a good mother was sweet
Read moreThis episode was solid with a lot of revelations and twists. A highlight for me was the subplot revolving around Patricia and her mother. Both Harriet Dyer’s and Lucy Bell’s performances were spectacular. From the awkwardness of first seeing each other, to Patricia getting her hopes up only to have them taken away, to the inevitable but powerful confrontation between
Read moreThis episode was solid and a lot less packed than the pilot, which I appreciated. A couple of weeks have passed, the Moon Landing is around the corner, Shirley’s in-laws are in town and Annie is trying to return to a normal life. Shirley dealing with her in-laws visiting unexpectedly was filled the right amount of tension and expanded her
Read moreThe pilot of Love Child had to be one of the most compelling and packed pilots that I’ve ever seen. We are introduced to every single major character–Joan, the progressive and optimistic midwife, Frances Bolton, Matron of Stanton House, Dr Patrick McNaughton the charming obstetrician, Shirley Ryan, the mysterious older Stanton House resident and Johnny, Shirley’s draft resisting boyfriend. Last
Read moreThe finale of Here Come the Habibs’ first season was a bit of a mixed bag for me, in particular with the writing and performances. The writing was tight–the continuity of the Anzaclava and party terrorist subplots was seamlessly maintained, with the latter being concluded nicely. It’s a shame the Anzaclava didn’t take off, however I felt this plot wasn’t
Read moreThis episode was solid, I’ll give my verdict on this episode as a finale at the end of my review. It was obvious that Kane and Eve were going to survive the car accident, when the writers killed Nicola off, they promoted it heavily. No promotion equals no death. It was also obvious that Abi would be the one to
Read moreThis episode was solid. I liked Abi going out to look for Mark, it’s about time that she started taking responsibility for her own horrible actions, like leaving her husband on the side of the road. I know Abi’s not a bad person, but I just wish that there could be at least more than one episode where she isn’t
Read moreWell this episode was a bombshell. I’m yet to decide whether I’m being positive or negative. I liked the Lewis and Heather subplot. With the sell of the pub and the mysterious end of his & Justin’s handyman business, Lewis does need some sort of career focus. Being a teacher’s aide suits him, despite his lack of patience sometimes and
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