Seems cheap of the Beeb to no longer repeat these first-run imports when instead they're plugging the late night gaps with Wallander re-runs. Spiral deserved a late-night mid-week repeat as it's had before but I guess this another decision that makes sense only to the beancounters.
There were 4 balaclava types in the car but only 3 went into the house right??
there were 4 initially, one for each of the kids, plus 2 gunmen for the parents but there did only seem to be three of them in subsequent scenes (unless two of them were twins!).
Really enjoyed it. This is the first time I watch an Israeli tv series. Brilliant!
you should try to find "Hatufim" (the Israeli inspiration for Homeland), only two series (so far) but it dealt with the families much more than Homeland did and as a result was, IMO, a much better drama (although s1 of Homeland was arguably the better thriller...)
it was shown on Sky Arts over here, you might be able to find out if there are any plans to repeat it?
The plot in both versions is highly improbable. You will enjoy it more if you embrace that. It is a matter of taste of course.
Thanks. I don't usually enjoy things which are too improbable or unrealistic. I like SciFi as long as they stick to the rules they have created and don't bend them too much.
Aha! I've been looking for this thread and thinking no one was watching.
It's very gripping and beautifully acted. I also have a soft spot for one of the terrorists who is a Nice Man and quite hot.
Aha! I've been looking for this thread and thinking no one was watching.
It's very gripping and beautifully acted. I also have a soft spot for one of the terrorists who is a Nice Man and quite hot.
It is worth sticking with for the following reasons (no spoilers):
1. The big “reveal”, which happens three quarters of the way through in the US version, occurs in the final episode. The Israeli version requires you to work it out based on the clues given whereas the US version basically just spells it out.
2. The ending is ambigous enough to leave open the possibility of a second season, altough most of the plot threads are nicely tidied up. No second season is planned at the moment.
3. Those who have also seen the US version might be interested to know that this series has a different conclusion and one that you might find very satisfying.
It is worth sticking with for the following reasons (no spoilers):
1. The big “reveal”, which happens three quarters of the way through in the US version, occurs in the final episode. The Israeli version requires you to work it out based on the clues given whereas the US version basically just spells it out.
2. The ending is ambigous enough to leave open the possibility of a second season, altough most of the plot threads are nicely tidied up. No second season is planned at the moment.
3. Those who have also seen the US version might be interested to know that this series has a different conclusion and one that you might find very satisfying.
Oh good.
At the moment I prefer the US version, as I thought the chemistry between Toni Colette and the lead 'baddy' was great, whereas the lead 'baddy' in this version is pretty bland.
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The plot in both versions is highly improbable. You will enjoy it more if you embrace that. It is a matter of taste of course.
Seems cheap of the Beeb to no longer repeat these first-run imports when instead they're plugging the late night gaps with Wallander re-runs. Spiral deserved a late-night mid-week repeat as it's had before but I guess this another decision that makes sense only to the beancounters.
I really enjoyed this. The time just flew by!
Looking forward to next week!
K
it was shown on Sky Arts over here, you might be able to find out if there are any plans to repeat it?
K
K
Us as well
(Watching on catch up on Sunday afternoon, as we're likely to doze off on Sat night
If I only had your foresight and patience. The remake was so bad that it's leaving a bad impression on the original.
Both episodes are on the iplayer. I didn't bother watching but now that people seem impressed and the episodes are short I'll give it a go.
Yes, I might give it a try. But the remake is still quite fresh in the memory..could be interesting to compare the two series though.
K
It's very gripping and beautifully acted. I also have a soft spot for one of the terrorists who is a Nice Man and quite hot.
Glad you've found us ;-)
Two other possibilities:
1) Maybe they are making space for some sort of special night of progamming
or
2) The final episode is double length
ep 5/6/7 next week
then presumably 8/9/10 the week after so 2 x 3 episodes rather than 3x2?
but i am enjoying it, the second episode flew by!
K
IPlayer here I come.
Triple bill next week is stretching things a bit esp with no repeats.
It is worth sticking with for the following reasons (no spoilers):
1. The big “reveal”, which happens three quarters of the way through in the US version, occurs in the final episode. The Israeli version requires you to work it out based on the clues given whereas the US version basically just spells it out.
2. The ending is ambigous enough to leave open the possibility of a second season, altough most of the plot threads are nicely tidied up. No second season is planned at the moment.
3. Those who have also seen the US version might be interested to know that this series has a different conclusion and one that you might find very satisfying.
Oh good.
At the moment I prefer the US version, as I thought the chemistry between Toni Colette and the lead 'baddy' was great, whereas the lead 'baddy' in this version is pretty bland.