BBC’s new Northern Irish drama with The Split star lets itself down
As a gamer who’s spent countless hours navigating the twisted labyrinths of psychological thrillers, I must admit that “Dead and Buried” started off promisingly. The atmospheric setting and Annabel Scholey’s gripping performance had me hooked, much like a fish on a line. But alas, as the story unfolded, it seemed to lose its bait, becoming increasingly overblown and unrealistic.
The most recent four-part series, titled “Dead and Buried,” has just debuted on BBC. This psychological thriller effectively sets a tense and brooding atmosphere, albeit failing to maintain this level of intensity throughout.
The chilling stalker thriller featuring Annabel Scholey as the protagonist, titled “The Split Star,” gains momentum swiftly, disregarding its somewhat awkward opening scene. Instead, it delves right into the pivotal moment when Scholey’s character Cathy encounters her brother’s murderer, Michael (portrayed by Colin Morgan).
In an unusual way that might seem overly dramatic, the heavy rainfall and discordant music heightened the atmosphere, accentuating Cathy’s internal chaos. This was because, in those specific circumstances, her life suddenly became disrupted and unbalanced.
Despite initial anticipation, Cathy’s rash scheme for retribution ultimately failed to deliver, transitioning from captivating to ludicrous, and ultimately disappointing – mirroring the overall narrative arc of the story.
It’s unfortunate, but in a way, it’s worth noting that Cathy’s method of ruining Michael’s life wasn’t premeditated. Instead, her actions were fueled by distress and past hurts, leading to drastic consequences as she pursued him relentlessly and dismantled his seemingly ideal lifestyle.
Although her actions may be understandable due to the intricacies of mourning, it’s challenging to support her because she fails to elicit empathy, and potentially endangers other compassionate characters in the process.
In this portrayal, Scholey didn’t shy away from Cathy’s suffering; instead, she intensely portrayed the raw anger and pain of the character, making it strikingly real.
Over time, Cathy appears more aloof and focused on a single topic, becoming progressively detached. It’s important to note that her character doesn’t need to exhibit traditionally feminine traits or appeal to us personally to remain intriguing or capture our interest.
To make the story engaging, it’s essential that the audience either sympathize with Cathy or find her vengeance intriguing, as this helps to foster their interest and involvement.
The story “Dead and Buried” tried to empathize and provide a deeper understanding of Cathy’s pain through flashbacks involving her and her brother; however, these scenes were flat and lacked the depth necessary to genuinely evoke sympathy.
On the other hand, Cathy’s adversary is Michael. Merlin’s portrayal of Morgan was intriguing, showcasing a man trying to move on from his past, but unfortunately, the development of Morgan’s character suffered due to the storyline’s poor execution.
The primary flaw in “Dead and Buried” might have been its overreaching ambition, as it aimed for too much in its narrative. As the plot unfolded, events grew increasingly extravagant. Rather than delivering a powerful conclusion, the story lost control of itself instead.
Without spoiling the details of the ending, Cathy was ultimately left as unsatisfied as we were.
The series “Dead And Buried” debuts on Monday, September 2nd, on BBC One Northern Ireland at 10:40 PM. You can watch the entire season on iPlayer starting at 10 PM the same day.
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2024-09-03 10:49