The first half is excellent. Interesting dynamic between the Norwegian police and the FBI, and how they portray the cultural differences, not unlike Lilyhammer.
I was less excited by the second half. It's very risky to show the victims early on, and that they are being held captive, as it takes away from the mystery and guessing as to what has happened to them.
Also, like someone else mentioned, every time there is a strong indication that someone is guilty, you know it's not them, and it becomes formulatic and predictable.
It kind of felt like they couldn't afford to keep Carrie-Ann Moss for more than five episodes, as it was like watching two seasons in one. They should've expanded on the first plot line, which was much more interesting. And they would've had time to develop the characters further, especially the Americans, and the implied emotions between Moss and Sven Nordin's characters.
Rating
Episodes 1-5: 9 Episodes 6-10: 5
Total: 7
I was less excited by the second half. It's very risky to show the victims early on, and that they are being held captive, as it takes away from the mystery and guessing as to what has happened to them.
Also, like someone else mentioned, every time there is a strong indication that someone is guilty, you know it's not them, and it becomes formulatic and predictable.
It kind of felt like they couldn't afford to keep Carrie-Ann Moss for more than five episodes, as it was like watching two seasons in one. They should've expanded on the first plot line, which was much more interesting. And they would've had time to develop the characters further, especially the Americans, and the implied emotions between Moss and Sven Nordin's characters.
Rating
Episodes 1-5: 9 Episodes 6-10: 5
Total: 7