I just discovered this on PBS Passport in the US. I was hooked instantly. Imaginative plots, great characters, wonderful scenery. Sara Mortensen as Astrid in particular is beyond amazing. No words can adequately describe how well she handles the difficult role of the autistic researcher. She has perfected the body language, darting eyes, difficulty making eye contact, body tics and stiff movements, her obsession with puzzles. With anyone else, it could easily have become an uncomfortable and even insulting caricature. But she handles it superbly. I actually googled her to see if she really is autistic she is do believable. My only tiny nit pick - and it's not enough to lower the 10 stars - is that it's in French with English subtitles. So it's important to watch it carefully and don't try to do anything else at the same time. Leave your knitting in the bag!
Review of Astrid et Raphaëlle
