russellharvy-39017 Reviews

The Twelve (2022– )

Disappointing

[6/10 · 12 August 2022]

Despite starring Sam Neill this yet another uninspiring Australian production just doesn't cut it.

Poor writing and some mediocre performances. A shame that the era of great Australian productions is long gone.

Succession (2018–2023)

Rubbish

[2/10 · 3 July 2022]

How anyone could possibly rate this anywhere near a 10 is puzzling to say the least. That would mean some of the great series like to Sopranos would be more than 20 out of 10 Who writes such rubbish ?

Silent Witness (1996– )

Lost its way

[6/10 · 24 June 2022]

This series started life as one of the best but with the writing, casting & acting quality deteriorating over the years it's probably time to wind it up. Once William Ganimara & Tom Ward left it when downhill rapidly.

The only hope is to greatly improve the writing and some cast changes. Worry less about diversity and deliver quality not trying to appeal to questionable activities.

Departure: Runaway (2021) Season 2, Episode 1

Series 1 passable

[5/10 · 13 May 2022]

Series 1 passable...managed to get through it. Started Series 2 but too many things in episode 1 that are not plausible. Gave up... some good writers would help.

Bang (2017– )

Somewhat entertaining

[6/10 · 27 April 2022]

Pity this series is in both English & Welsh language. Found this annoying.

Just one language would have been much better. Why chopping from one to the other during same scene/conversation?

Smother (2021–2023)

Too predicable, Too unbelievable

[7/10 · 20 April 2022]

1st series entertaining enough then downhill for 2nd series..too predicable & not believable... This much drama just could not happen. A shame as looked promising early on and thought good be another very good Irish drama series.

Billions (2016–2023)

Great to ordinary

[6/10 · 15 April 2022]

I had once rated this superb series a 9, almost nearing the likes of The Sopranos & Breaking Bad but come season 5 and the Covid19 shutdown resulting in 7 episodes something changed...new writers ? I don't know but perhaps this was when it should have been 'Axed' as it was all downhill from there.. particularly the 'metaphor madness' drove me mad...get back to the original recipe...very disappointed.

Damian Lewis & Paul Giamatti are superb actors but even they cannot compensate for bad writing.

What could have been...

Halifax: Retribution (2020)

Poor Writing, Direction & acting

[5/10 · 27 February 2022]

Who writes this rubbish, so predicable and frankly stupid at times.

A couple of worthy acting efforts in with some very poor performances.

Rebecca Gibney is always good but let down in this one.

The Marksman (2021)

Predictable

[6/10 · 11 November 2021]

It is a shame Liam Neeson chooses quantity over quality. He is better than many of his movies might suggest.

Yet another mediocre offering that lacks any really quality or intrigue.

Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)

Total Schitt

[1/10 · 10 May 2021]

Stupid stupid Schitt.

Stupid, stupid...cannot stand stupid.

Bosch (2014–2021)

Fabulous

[10/10 · 4 March 2021]

Read every Michael Connelly book and fabulous to see this series. Takes me back to the books we have enjoyed so much. Well written, directed and acted. Great casting.

Poldark (2015–2019)

Fabulous

[9/10 · 1 March 2021]

Well written, acted, directed & produced. Nice to see Robin Ellis again ! Please make more series.

Trauma (2018)

Mediocre by British standards

[5/10 · 15 February 2021]

Disappointing as I expected better. Love British productions despite the fact that they insist on only making a handful of episodes. This one failed to impress with a somewhat inconceivable plot with many situations that just would not happen. It does disappoint that too many rate so many shows 1 out of 10 or 10 out of 10. Seriously let's get fair..not too many are ever a 10 and certainly not this one...nor is it terrible. Many of us rely on these ratings....

The Drowning (2021)

Not great but somewhat entertaining

[6/10 · 13 February 2021]

How some rate this 10/10 is astonishing. Guess they haven't seen really good drama. What would they rate Breaking Bad ? ...30 out of 10

Wallander (2005–2013)

Superb

[9/10 · 17 January 2021]

Brilliantly written & acted. Enjoyable series with great characters whose personal lives are explored as well.

Wallander (2008–2016)

Entertaining but falls short of Swedish Series

[7/10 · 17 January 2021]

Despite this series being in English I found it far less enjoyable than the Swedish version.

Speed Is the New Black (2017– )

Not so good

[6/10 · 3 January 2021]

Just watched Chevelle Reborn. Shocking gaps and wrinkles on dash upholstery.....unbelievable.

The Chase Australia (2015– )

Dumb

[1/10 · 1 January 2021]

Dumb Aussies failing to correctly answer so many idiotic & easy questions. Host is a robotic, predictable wanker... UK Chase is a 10

Iron Resurrection (2016– )

Fabulous

[8/10 · 1 January 2021]

Watch several series similar to this, mostly based in Texas. This is easily the best. Classy, not over the top. Please keep it up. If I can eventually visit USA again I hope to visit.

Wallander (2005–2013)

Fabulous series

[9/10 · 9 December 2020]

Loved this series. Drama, humour with personal stories. Would have been easier to watch in English without subtitles but nevertheless we were sorry to reach the end. Love Scandinavian series.

Van der Valk (2020–2023)

Somewhat entertaining

[6/10 · 11 October 2020]

Somewhat entertaining but fell a little flat by last episode (only 3) Some of the characters aren't gay

Wyatt Earp (1994)

Lengthy and somewhat disappointing

[7/10 · 3 October 2020]

Gene Hackman is the only actor in this substantial quality cast to be considered in the same league as Lancaster, Douglas & Fleming.

Bordertown (2016–2020)

Could be better

[6/10 · 30 September 2020]

Far too many errors. ie Multiple Police storm residence yet no-one guarding one exit but cop nearby gazing out into park. Just one of many. Needs to be more plausible.

Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)

Not funny, more stupid

[1/10 · 22 September 2020]

Thought it was pretty Schitt. Love great comedy but found this full of stupidity

The Chase Australia (2015– )

Dumb Questions for Dumb Aussies

[1/10 · 25 August 2020]

So select the correct answer out of 3 There are 2 obviously incorrect so what do you think ? Watch UK Chase, so much more intelligence on display