AMAURY St-GILLES

AT EASE dealt with an age old script in a really contemporary way. The writers and director knew how to bring tension to the front and eventually find a way to make it palatable for the onlooker. The main actors were surely meant to be together if you see them as humans with a strong emotional bond undiminished by the 3 yr separation. Kara (Hannah Elizabeth Smith) was totally confused by her decision about marriage to a man she evidently didn't truly love. Her former boyfriend Duncan (Adam Cole) was an elegant understated foil to her impetuous actions. Using an actual death (the run over cat) as a symbolic end to one phase of their lives was perfect cinema. Kudos to all

I've been a fan of BBC productions from long long ago (I'm 74) and this unexpected series was terrific. Fast paced and filled with characters on both sides I thoroughly enjoyed each of the 10 episodes. It was only when I got to the last EP of season 1 did I find out that it wasn't renewed for a second season. That's a huge mistake but maybe some will rethink this decision and give it another bit of life. Jacob Ifan was a total plus surprise and one I will hope is to be found elsewhere in seasons to come.