Deadwater Fell

Technically, you could call this 4 hour mini-series a crime drama but that’s a rather superficial description.  The ‘crime’ is, in effect, a plot device to explore a few serious issues.  And the end result is both hard hitting and thought provoking.

The story centres around two picture-perfect couples, in an idyllic Scottish village.  Early on, we see a tragedy befall them.  It quickly becomes clear that there is more to it than meets the eye.  What follows gives the appearance of a conventional whodunnit, and it may be tempting to consider every key character as a suspect.  I would strongly suggest not doing so.  There are but two broad possibilities to what has happened, and both are deeply tragic in their own way. 

It is superbly written and directed, the performances are uniformly strong, and it shines with moments of absolute brilliance.

I would recommend not watching the trailer.