Blood and Water (2020 – ) Season 1
A local teen uncovers her family’s secret past and navigates the complicated world of a South African high school.
My thoughts: Lightweight YA.
3/5
Vera (2011 – ) Season 1
With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.
My thoughts: Liked it, but not enough to keep watching past its first season.
3.5/5
You (2018 – 2024) Season 1
A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.
My thoughts: His knack for stalking without being caught feels very convenient after a while. Also, it’s hard to emotionally invest in such unlikable characters.
3/5
Reyka (2021 – )
In 1994 in South Africa, the daughter of a multiracial couple is kidnapped. She escapes and, as an adult, becomes a detective. Reyka Gama uses her skills to raise her child and solve mysteries.
My thoughts: Gets off to a strong start but then ultimately falls victim to clichés, poor plotting, and suspect character decisions.
3/5
Matrioshka (2005 – 2008) Season 1
A Belgian criminal gang head east to Lithuania to recruit young women desperate to leave their impoverished lives.
My thoughts: Has the look and feel of a 70’s pulp movie.
3/5
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