The series "Secrets and Lies": reviews, plot

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Fans of series have long known that popular Russian sitcoms are remakes of foreign serial films. Not all adaptations are a great success, but some have taken root so well that they have been running on federal channels for several years now. In 2017, Russia and Ukraine presented to the audience a new remake of the Australian TV series Secrets and Lies. Reviews have been so mixed that it's worth taking a closer look at this high-profile project.

Storyline

A small seaside resort town lives a quiet measured life. All the neighbors here know each other and it is extremely difficult to hide anything from others. Anton with his wife and teenage daughter have been living here for several years. every morning he runs along the usual route. But one day at seven o'clock he stumbles upon the body of a little boy. The victim turns out to be a neighbor's boy named Artem. He is only 5 years old. The shocked man returns home to call the police. All clothes are soiledthe blood of a boy.

Investigator Koretsky takes over the investigation. He is alarmed that Anton touched the body, and last night and night were practically erased from his memory. He went overboard with alcohol, and this aroused the suspicions of the operative. He openly declares that from now on Artyom is the first suspect, he cannot leave the city. To clear himself of all charges, the man is forced to conduct his own investigation. Soon he learns how many secrets his neighbors and even his own family keep. Anyone can be involved in the crime.

The series "Secrets and Lies": reviews of Russians

For those who managed to start watching the Australian original version, the domestic version did not cause positive emotions. With the exception of names and locations, the series follows the plot exactly. Despite the good play of the actors and the quality adaptation, the audience could not move the plot to the Russian expanses. Reviews for the series "Secrets and Lies" are full of critical remarks. They say that everything is very long, dull, there is little dynamics, a predictable ending. Some actors were accused of bad acting.

Positive reactions

Good reviews for the series "Secrets and Lies" abound with enthusiastic statements about an interesting plot, well-chosen actors, beautiful music. If you do not pay attention to the fact that this is just a remake, then you can safely put the highest score. Olga Lomonosova and Pavel Trubiner in the lead roles evoked a lot of pleasant emotions. For detective seriesthe picture has good ratings. The only regret is that the plot is secondary, but for those who have not watched the American and Australian versions, this fact will not interfere with viewing.