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It draggggged on way too long. I felt like I'd been watching it for 5 seasons with all the random subplots happening. And that ending monologue? LMAO it didn't even match up with the events of the show and it was so cringey.... Ugh. The lead actors were fantastic though; they're the reason I watched in the first place & I think I got invested in the story around the second or third episode, so I finished it. If you like a Shonda Rimes-esque kinda show with random plot twists & turns but little to no real plot progression, go for it. But if you're like me, and you thought this might be a bit of a thriller/drama, just keep scrolling, darling.

Why so dark?did someone forget to pay the electricity bill or something.

This badly lit drama/thriller thingy has its moments and most of them belong to Jenna Coleman Look i have to be honest, i found it kind of far fetched i mean what guy who had Jenna Coleman as his other half would seriously think about cheating on her?he would have to be clinically insane lol The story lurches on as we watch Jenna react to his cheating and plot her revenge 6 episodes seemed a bit of a slog to be honest, this could easily have been a more robust two hour job It does drag a bit,not enough to give it a say 3 star rating. And the people giving it 10?whoahh there, i mean it does not electrify in any sense to warrant that high a rating in my view.

The acting is fine and Jenna is easily the best thing about Wilderness. There seemed little chemistry between Jenna's character and the actor who played her other half.

The Ashley Benson character as the other woman seemed kind of flat to me, not really adding much punch to the overall production Some of it was silly, women are supposed to be nice but men are not says Jenna's character at one point, really?says who?i have never encountered that in life. Some of that stuff just seed like an add on for the right on people out there.

Watch Wilderness with an open mind, you may well get some thrills along the way, i have certainly seen worse, Jenna is a talented lady for sure, just dont expect too much from this series as a whole.

I did not enjoy this series at all. It progresses slowly and lacks excitement. However, the lead actress delivers a commendable performance. Unfortunately, the storyline is cringeworthy and the detective's investigation appears amateurish. I cannot recommend investing your time in this TV series. For its weak storyline, slow pace, and unsatisfying ending, I would rate it 2/10 instead of 1/10, solely acknowledging the lead actress's talent. This series lacks depth and offers a distasteful representation of infidelity and the events leading up to a significant occurrence are objectionable. The writing and ending are both subpar. I strongly recommend against watching it.

I dont understand all the negative reviews. I've seen worse mysteries. The acting was good. The storyline was engaging & took some turns you dont always see in this genre. I like that each episode had a surprise end which made you want to watch the next episode because you just had to find out what happened. The depiction of what happens to a marriage when trust is broken was very realistic. I found it very believable as to how Liv keeps getting drawn in, as that IS what happens when you really love someone. However, there were some plot flaws. The red jacket for one. Police would have found that right away. The script for Will was very boring. He says the same apology over & over again. Poor writing on that one. The ending was cringe worthy. But that's what a " thriller" is supposed to do.

Though the leads shine, the run time lulls. 50+ minutes of filler and the odd intrigue thrown in for good measure. Those not fully watching will be entertained and enjoy. Lots of fluff and thrills but not a lot of substance. The show would do well to trim future episodes to 30+ minutes. Cut out the unnecessary dribble and concentrate on things that matter which is the main 3 cast and the plot. Jenna Coleman has her charms and Oliver does an adequate yet seen too many times role as the "wicked" husband. The show seems more geared towards more mature younger adults than all age groups. If you like a thriller with less bite than bark then this show is up your alley.

It was ok. Casual watch. I enjoyed the acting and the musical scoring. There were some scenes I just zoned out and didn't really pay attention to. I don't get the 1 star reviews, or some of the comments being left. I ended this series wondering if there's any originality anymore. This show reminded me of Gone Girl, You, and Gossip Girl (the cheeky narration) and all of those did very well.

I agree with the Featured Review - it could have been a movie. Would it have been a successful movie? Probably not but it would have found its niche group of fans.

Am I sorry I watched it? Noooo. Not at all. Will I recommended? To someone who needs a small time passer. Will I rewatch it? No.

I watched the whole series so, in my book, that means its worth at least 5*. Im giving it 6 because the story was really quite interesting, I just think the jump from great screen play to film didnt pan out as well as it could. A lot of people are giving low stars because of their expectation this should be a thriller, but its really a character study. Thus the slow pace, setting each mood - which could have been done more effectively because I do agree it felt more like bad pacing at times. People who didnt like the dialog at the end had missed the point of the film.

Im torn between leaving it at that and explaining for those who were unable to follow the film. But if they could not wrap their head around it on film, my explaining might be even less useful.

I think I might have a leg up on some since I did study psychology, but I dont think its really that out of reach for the majority. I think a lot of reviewers are just here to give accolaids to Jenna, and watching a film just because of an actor doesn't mean you will understand the story. All actors did a great job with what they were given. However, the music left a lot to be desired - a little variety would have been more meaningful whereas this same songstress (?) over and over made me ff a few times.

What it is not: this is not mail baching (mispelling to avoid driggering the auto bot). It always surprises me when men see a film about an arrogant dangerous man and think that revealing his shortcomings is baching. If they identify with Will, I would say they have some issues with understanding how normal men act.

Also just want to point out, while I do tire of the qay theme in so many modern shows, here it actually goes well because its not unusual for a strait person to be pursued by someone qay and mistake it for friendship, especially someone lonely and socially maladapted as Liv.

I also got really fed up with hearing the name so frequently - Liv. Please dont write a screen play forcing the partner to repeatedly say the mates name 5 x in every scene; or if you do please make it an actual name rather than an adjective. Imagine a film where someone's nicname is Jump or Duck. Very confusing and annoying.

Many complain that, despite the title, the film only took place in the wilderness for a short time. I would suggest being more open minded to what the title is trying to tell you. This goes for any film but in this instance I think the title is identifying how lost this couple was in life and was just an ironic title.

For me, this was a solid story that could have been done better but still worth the watch.

If the music in the series is typical of the music, younger generations are listening to these days it goes along way in explaining why the younger generation are so screwed. This is some of the worst music I have ever heard in my entire life, all packed into one series, I'm halfway through the series and even though it's not bad I'm almost ready to pack it in because I can't take another crappy song. I guess I will keep watching though, as I am also interested as to how long it takes for the wife to toss her azzwhole husband to the curb. I would've done it before the end of the first episode.

Surprising to see some of the reviews saying there's lots of filler in this series, for anyone who's ever watched a series of "You" would realise exactly what filler looks like, and this isn't it. I am one of the first to complain about unnecessary padding and do so often when it's excessive. There's some repetition in this series, flashbacks and time-jumps as a story mechanism but it does move along well enough.

What's good about Wilderness is the writing and two great lead actors. The writing manages to avoid many of the stereotypes we've come to expect from the characters in these kind of marital murder thrillers. In that respect they don't default to the stereotype of the female victim who loses her mind with nerves nor the overly boorish, entitled husband. Sure, he is entitled and privileged but they deftly weave in some aspects which show why she is so in love with him and why she found him attractive in the first place. This is cleverly contrasted with his customary excuses for cheating: "it was a mistake, a one-off", and then his promises to change, him playing the victim of his own avarice and terpitude. And anyone who's been there will know those hollow words but will also know why she doubts herself and her plans for revenge as she's pulled between hurt, hate and reminders of how nice he can be. There are clear aspects of coercion here and overall it is well thought out and written.

Some plot holes exist and perhaps that explains some of the frustration, the police being a bit too trusting or not convincing in their role, as well as her reaction to her husband's other women, let's just say that there's an excess of female solidarity and not a cat-fight in sight. This simply isn't realistic and we all know how most women react to another woman taking their man. So it's slightly on the virtuous side in that respect and rings hollow there.

I found the role of her Welsh mum to be well written and played, those familial ties and resentments another thread that was intelligently woven into the evident drivers of the daughter's character and demeanor.

Overall, it was well written and acted and stands up very well against comparable series. I would say it's a decent 7/10 and don't quite understand some of the negativity or what drives it. If you make up your own mind, it won't be the worst offering available on streaming, not by a long shot and if you're looking for series that showcase what fillers and padding in a series look like, just read through my other reviews.

Everyone is super slick in this show, and yet you can just tell that something isn't quite right . This show deals with infidelity and all that comes of it, sometimes a little over the top. The show drags a bit , and could have been very easily compressed into a movie , with all of the odd disconnected small talk removed. That being said, the actors are all very believable and shine in their individual character arcs, however the story could have been a lot more twisted and vengeful if they wanted . The script was fairly tame, but enjoyable nonetheless . Watched it in one weekend and was alright to see once .

It felt like a bad mishmash of "You" and "Gone Girl," but it failed to capture the gripping storytelling of either. Despite its promising trailer, the series fell flat with its weak plot and repetitive scenes.

Oliver Jackson Cohen is unfortunately confined to a limited and one-dimensional character, playing the role of a twisted husband. Throughout the series, his character seemed to apologize and cry incessantly. I had hoped to see him in a more dynamic and diverse role, and Wilderness failed to deliver on that front.

I had hoped for an engaging and thrilling series, but instead, I got repetitive scenes. Save your time and find something else to watch.

Please note that this review is based on my personal opinion and preferences. Others may have different views on the series.

Most mysteries and thrillers on TV are fairly predictable. So I love it when I can't tell what the next plot twist is, although not when the twist is unbelievable. It should, with a shift of perspective, turn out to make sense after all. And every plot twist in this series caught me by surprise and yet makes sense, logically and psychologically. And Jenna Coleman, whose show this is, is marvelous. We see her go through every possible emotion: happiness, shock, heartbreak, rage, fear, deceit, anxiety, love, the works. She deploys not only her big eyes but every tiny muscle in her face, and subtly. Contrary to what some reviews say, this is not a slow burn. Everything is important. (1 point off for the writers putting the occasional Britishism in the mouths of American characters.)

So much time wasted filling out the six episodes. Why? How much time can you waste watching a car drive down a highway? Or waiting, interminably, while characters pause, hem, haw, stumble through their lines? Endless pauses on faces, waiting for them to speak, sputter... or do something/anything!

I enjoyed it enough to watch all 6 episodes, but I lost track of how many times I sighed impatiently: "Would you just get on with it!" So much time wasted on unnecessary filler. If you don't have enough real guts of a story to fill 6 episodes, cut the number of episodes.

Some beautiful scenery, including the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta and apparently scenes shot in Vancouver, BC. But there's only so much scenery I can enjoy while waiting for something to happen. Stuff DOES happen, and also two or three really preposterous scenes that jarred me out of the story while I thought how ridiculous/stupid/implausible the goings on were. Really knocked off a couple of points for those.

Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen played their parts well, especially Jenna who got more of a range with her character, while Oliver spends a whole lot of his time on screen snivelling.

I am not a fan of Claire Rushbrook who usually plays meek underdog types with no backbone, but this was a different kind of role for her - a horror of a mother. Although I suppose a lot of mothers, lacking self-awareness, do dreadful wrong in their efforts to be a "good mother".

I can't really recommend you spend 6 hours watching Wilderness, which means six hours with some rather sordid, self-serving, narcissistic, and pathetic people. But, hey, some viewers like that sort of thing!

Tbh I wasn't expecting g much from this, find a lot of Prime content overly cheesy recently ( and over American...sorry) but I got dragged in by Jenna's performance. Not really a big fan, think I saw her in Dr Who a couple of times and that was it. Thought she was genuinely fantastic in this, absolutely carried the whole show.

Ok it's not ground breaking in its story, but there were enough twist and turns to keep the tension up and the games people play I thought was well done. I thought I had spotted a couple of large plot holes, and was all smug about it, until they were firmly closed off in the final episode....more credit than I had initially given it.

I thought the narration was a nice touch and again delivered very well, adding a calm stone cold view of everything. The very last scene was a great example with the ice cold calmness just starting to slip. Well done.

What's wrong? Why everyone wants everything to happen fast? Looks like those who leave comments prefer short tiktok videos and absolutely incapable of watching a slow burner with atmospheric scenes and music, where you can see, feel and believe why and how something could change someone and put them on the wrong path. I enjoyed the series , good actors, they actually make you like/hate their characters. Story is complicated and twisted, keeps you wondering how everything will end. Not a wow-material but a decent one, I put 7 stars.

So, if you are in a mood for some twisted slow burning drama, pour yourself a glass of something you like, light on a candle, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the series! Give yourself a rest.

I really couldn't get passed the horrendous Welsh accent. It took me the first 15 mins to realise it was meant to be Welsh and not Eastern European. The only reason I realised this was when the main characters mother had a scene. As a Welsh person I just couldn't get past it to finish the show. Also changed between "Welsh" (using that term loosely) and an English accent half way through sentences. Very strange and unsure why main character needed an accent.

Of what I did watch it was interesting and good acting. Better than I expected it to be other than the accent.

Dialect coach needed or scrap the accent but okay watch.