Unlike any other WWII drama I have seen, the Germans are portrayed as real people, caught up in a fog of misplaced patriotism in a war machine they do not understand. And the islanders act as real people might when ruled by a foreign power. Sometimes they cave, sometimes they resist. It all makes for gripping drama because you are always kept guessing about who will be true British patriots in the end.
I have read a little about the series. It is only one season because it was not well received in Britain. The Brits didn't like British girls falling for Germans. They want their heroes to be uncompromisingly gung-ho loyal. I prefer reality.
Some have said the ending leaves too much unresolved. I think it is just right. The show's makers are trying for really. How could the Brits win the war on the island when many years of struggle were left?
I have read a little about the series. It is only one season because it was not well received in Britain. The Brits didn't like British girls falling for Germans. They want their heroes to be uncompromisingly gung-ho loyal. I prefer reality.
Some have said the ending leaves too much unresolved. I think it is just right. The show's makers are trying for really. How could the Brits win the war on the island when many years of struggle were left?