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I quite enjoyed this series about how a person's peaceful and relaxed life can change in just one night. Hugh Grant was cast in an atypical role and did a great job entertaining me all the way through. Similarly, I enjoyed the presence of Donald Sutherland, whom I had missed for a long time. And then there was Nicole Kidman, who, with all those esthetic procedures, is just asking for the nickname "Cyborg" or "Poker Face". Next to her naturally wrinkled acting partner, she looked considerably plastic. The story and its execution weren’t exactly amazing, but except for the fourth episode, I didn’t get bored, and it wasn’t lacking in pace, suspense or atmosphere. (06.02.2021)

The pilot episode didn't exactly blow me away (hence the standard three-star rating), but it didn't leave me feeling utterly disappointed either (hence the standard three-star rating). One highlight for me was the chance to see Donald Sutherland again, which brought me a genuine sense of pleasure after all these years. And let's not forget Hugh Grant's standout performance — he truly stole the show in the pilot episode, at least in my book. (05.02.2021)

The second episode launched the plot in all the right ways — solid pacing, well-executed atmosphere — so I had no qualms about bumping up my rating. (05.02.2021)

While the events of the third episode did put a damper on the prison subplot, overall, I'm thoroughly enjoying the story development. Boredom, a common plague in many other projects, was nowhere to be found here. Plus, I have to give props to Donald Sutherland for making excellent use of his screen time. (05.02.2021)

Episode four stands out to me as the weakest link in the series thus far. The characters behaved oddly, but none more so than the assertive Fernando Alvez. If I were in his place, let's just say I'd be facing at least a serious assault charge. The episode felt lacking in truly significant material — it was mostly fluff. 3*- (06.02.2021)

After feeling let down by the creators in the previous episode, they've managed to redeem themselves this time around, and I've got to hand it to them — they nailed it. Significant developments unfolded, keeping me thoroughly engaged throughout. It's moments like these that remind me why there's a skid mark on the road in front of a run-over skunk, unlike in front of a run-over lawyer. (06.02.2021)

Thankfully, the ending didn't leave me feeling let down, although there were a few aspects that could have been handled differently. For instance, the scene with the character standing on the bridge railing left me scratching my head, even after some deep contemplation. Maybe the screenwriter should have pondered that moment a bit more too. (06.02.2021)