Season 1 – Alice & Jack

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andyth55 @AndyTh55 Feb 23 For me, the basis of a good drama is to feel you are living the characters and feel their pain, but Alice & Jack are too dislikeable to have any empathy with, so each emotion they portray feels completely detached. This and the implausible plot make the whole thing a flat disappointment. See more Emma P @Emmywemmy Jan 3 Let's face it, with the total crap they put out as entertainment it's hard to find anything worth your attention to watch that isn't wholly political or absolute depressing nonsense ie every soap and ps they used to be great in the days of the formidable Viv and Bob Hope, love you Deena Payne! This is a watch, it's a tad yuppy for my personal taste, I think as many have said that Alice is very cold and unlikable but that is the point, she's messed up as a result of sexual abuse so can pretty much only function in a money making way. You genuinely get people like Alice and like Jack, although I think it gets unrealistic in terms of the sheer amount of shite he puts up with from her, in fairness, it wasn't the worst, something's off about it and I think it's the yuppiness. It's a thin soup but as I said, it's a watch. Jack's death and the way her dad croaks it's unrealistic but it's ok. The take away is that people are complicated in ways we should be simple, but it's lacking for me. See more Dave L Jul 14 This series is different from all the rest , put simply..... It's brilliant !!! See more Marco L @decatur555 02/16/2025 (CASTELLANO) Hay amores que no son bonitos, ni sanos, ni fáciles de entender. Esta serie se mete de lleno en uno de esos. Desde el principio, te lanza a una relación que duele, que confunde y que, en más de una ocasión, te hace preguntarte por qué demonios estos dos siguen juntos. Pero ahí está la gracia: no es una historia para justificar el amor, sino para mostrarlo en su forma más cruda y desordenada. Andrea Riseborough y Domhnall Gleeson son los que llevan todo el peso, y hay que reconocer que lo hacen bien. Ella es Alice, una mujer que parece tener un muro alrededor suyo todo el tiempo. Fría, distante y, a veces, hasta cruel. Él es Jack, un tipo que parece vivir en un estado constante de esperanza, como si creyera que, con paciencia, Alice algún día se abrirá. Pero, ¿y si no lo hace? Ahí está la tensión que mantiene la serie en pie, aunque a veces también la hace difícil de digerir. La dinámica entre ellos es como un péndulo: intensa, agotadora y, en ocasiones, frustrante. Hay momentos en los que te dan ganas de gritarle a Jack que se dé por vencido, pero también entiendes por qué no lo hace. El amor, al fin y al cabo, no siempre es racional. El guion tiene sus altibajos. Cuando acierta, logra capturar la esencia de un amor complicado, con diálogos que resuenan y escenas que te dejan sin aliento. Pero también hay momentos en los que parece perderse en su propio intento de ser profundo, cayendo en clichés o en situaciones que se sienten forzadas. Y, aunque la música ambiental intenta añadir emoción, termina por volverse repetitiva, como si la serie confiara demasiado en ella para transmitir lo que las palabras no logran. Uno de los aciertos más grandes es Aisling Bea, quien brilla en su papel secundario. Su personaje aporta un respiro necesario, con una naturalidad que contrasta con la intensidad de los protagonistas. De hecho, en más de una ocasión, uno se encuentra deseando que la historia gire hacia ella, porque parece tener más que ofrecer. En resumen, esta es una serie que te atrapa, pero no siempre por las razones correctas. Es un retrato crudo y, a veces, frustrante de una relación que duele más de lo que cura. No es para todos, pero si estás dispuesto a adentrarte en sus claroscuros, puede que encuentres algo que te haga reflexionar sobre el amor y sus muchas formas. (ENGLISH) Some loves are not beautiful, healthy, or easy to understand. This series dives headfirst into one of those. From the very beginning, it throws you into a relationship that hurts, that confuses, and that, more than once, makes you wonder why on earth these two are still together. But that's the point: it's not a story meant to justify love, but to show it in its rawest and most chaotic form. Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson carry the entire weight of the show, and it must be said—they do it well. She is Alice, a woman who always seems to have an impenetrable wall around her. Cold, distant, and sometimes even cruel. He is Jack, a man who seems to live in a constant state of hope, as if believing that, with enough patience, Alice will eventually open up. But what if she never does? That tension keeps the series afloat, though at times it also makes it hard to watch. Their dynamic swings like a pendulum—intense, exhausting, and at times, frustrating. There are moments when you just want to scream at Jack to give up, but you also understand why he doesn’t. After all, love isn’t always rational. The script has its ups and downs. When it works, it captures the essence of a complicated love, with dialogues that hit home and scenes that leave you breathless. But there are also times when it gets lost in its own attempt to be profound, falling into clichés or situations that feel forced. And while the background music tries to add emotion, it eventually becomes repetitive, as if the series relies too much on it to convey what words fail to express. One of the show’s strongest points is Aisling Bea, who shines in her supporting role. Her character provides a much-needed breath of fresh air, with a natural charm that contrasts with the intensity of the leads. In fact, more than once, you may find yourself wishing the story shifted towards her, as she seems to have much more to offer. In short, this is a series that hooks you, but not always for the right reasons. It’s a raw and, at times, frustrating portrayal of a relationship that hurts more than it heals. It’s not for everyone, but if you're willing to dive into its shadows, you might find something that makes you reflect on love and its many forms. See more Robert S 02/13/2025 Jack was beyond believably naive. Alice made an entire performance of quirky/cute faces. The ending was so contrived. I should have stopped watching after episode 2 or 3. I must have a disorder! See more Sandra F 12/01/2024 Strip it all back and.. I'm in love with it! You had me at.. Alice and Jack pretty much BUT that's what's missing from so many aspects of life then that's translated to screen.. the absolute possibility to just give yourself over completely, utterly and totally just because.. for you it's right no matter what's to come. With every fibre of your being, you're meant to be there. Just a thought.. See more Read all reviews

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