I was super excited about this series because it's story is based in gorgeous Far North Queensland where I live. Even when I saw it had actually been made on the goldy 19hrs south of us (different climate, environment, cultures, people, ways of life) I still held hope that they'd do it and us as people justice. What I got was an opening scene where a boat croc tour (I'm guessing meant to be the Daintree river) was feeding a salty. Well... that's highly illegal in Queensland so... Then there were the characters. Unnecessarily obnoxious, rude and unfriendly - sort of how I see people who live on the Goldy. People up here are friendly, honest and transparent for the most part. Especially to other locals so tue depiction of the vet receptionist was confusing and unlike anyone I'd come across up here. Then there was the confusing scenes of tropical storms which we'd assume was the wet season but the characters are wearing wool suits, long pants in the day (you'd be asking for heat stroke!) The main character had a huge city chic vibe, someone you'd think you'd spot trying to look alternative in a Melbourne cafe. The characters weren't likeable or endearing for the most part but I think you could end up enjoying the main male lead. Apart from that it was a pretty basic script. I wonder if the book is any good?
Review of Troppo
