Anna M

Just finished the entire series. Very sad that it won't have a season 2, leaving so many story lines hanging without closure. The characters were engaging and the issues encountered, current and relatable. It was refreshing to see a show that was all about a sense of community and togetherness, rather than the many divisions in society today. While it was great on many levels, it also had some faults - at times it tried a little too hard to be a tear-jerker. My favourite characters and story lines centred around Enzo and Gabe, while my least favourite characters were Patricia and Ava. I felt Patricia's character tried too hard to be a mother to all and came across as too self-sacrificing at times. I also felt Ava's character lacked depth, which maybe could have been explored more if there was a season 2. That said, an enjoyable show which was cancelled too soon and should be given a second chance.

Had high hopes for this show, I mean, it had all the markings of something great - set against a back drop of absolutely stunning Canadian landscapes and scenery, a small town sheriff in a town full of quirky characters, locals fighting the good fight against the corruption of a mining conglomerate. But boy did it go dark and so very quickly. The main characters - Jack, Angela and Anna quickly become inherently unbelievable and subsequently unlikeable - talk about a family with issues! I don't mind a bit of dark, even a bit of morbid, in my tv series, but Tim Roth's character is just too much. He is a terrible human being on so many levels, making him completely unrelatable and fundamentally unlikeable. And Angela's not much better, a loving mum who despite her initial instincts sides with her psychotic husband to form some kind of deranged Bonnie & Clyde duo? For me, it really lost it's way when the oil company storyline faded - it had so much potential to explore this angle further. I'm not sure I can take on season 3...…..