This series is based on a true story about a British couple (Olivia Colman and David Thewlis) who are accused of shooting and burying her parents. Since their guilt is a given, it’s up to the show to delineate how it happened, while examining the personalities involved. Colman once again turns in a memorable performance as the sweet, somewhat clueless wife, while Thewlis handles the husband with frustrated intensity. As for the development of the case, there are lots of interrogation scenes that are sometimes dressed up with stylized flashbacks to add an arty edge without intensifying the impact. There’s a fascinating narrative hidden behind the lagging pace, repetitive situations and experimental lapses, but the only thing that makes it worth the slog is the affecting performances of the 2 leads. (Four one-hour episodes) 
(2.5 / 5)
