BootDigest
Such a frustrating disappointment
Matylda Swan
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
Lucia Ayala
It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
si-50302
Wow, what a fantastic series. A little slow to get going but the acting is so brilliant it draws you in and you can't stop watching. I can't think of any one actor who wasn't excellent. The leads were all so believable. Really well done. It is dark and is unusual because you know who the perpetrator is from the very first scene (the absolutely compelling Rhodri Meilir). Can't wait for the second series. Highly recommended.
pigletbunny
As other reviewers have noted, this a compelling mystery series. And, no, it does NOT portray the Welsh as if they were residents of Modor. Similar to Hinterland, Hidden is set in, well, the Hinterland of Wales. These shows make it INCREDIBLY obvious that they are set in low-population areas. These areas are portrayed realistically, with residents, landscapes, and the lack of utilities (s/as sewer line connections) similar to those found in less populated, fairly remote areas in many parts of our world.What is particularly impressive about Hidden is the realism. The emotions experienced by the characters in their varied roles and experiences, the police procedures and f-ups, and the day-to-day concerns of life, are all portrayed very realistically. No overacting, no needless drama. (Okay, one character needs some lessons on how one physically moves when a rib/some ribs are fractured, but I think that I'm being really picky about that, since I have personal experience with a fractured rib.)
Paul Evans
Welsh TV for many years was something to be scoffed at, programmes made for a small audience, but generally forgettable. Then came Hinterland, then Requiem, Keeping Faith, and now Hidden. Welsh TV drama has become something we are now hugely proud of. Forget Scandi Dramas, Wales is now the place for dark, hard hitting drama.Hidden is very dark, and it hits hard. It may be a little slow to get started, but once it gets into its stride it is accomplished, compulsive viewing. The show has a realism to it, which at times is disturbing realistic, the pain and trauma are shown for what they are, harrowing and tragic, not sensational or glorious.It gets better as it progresses, and after some real shocks you get a gripping finale, which really satisfies. Brilliant performances throughout, the acting is of the highest order, Sian Reese-Williams, Gwyneth Keyworth and Rhodri Meilir are all worthy of a mention.Bravo BBC Wales, keep giving us these incredible stories.Loved it! 10/10
jaapiejop
If you are looking for a gritty police drama this isn't it, they spend most of their time discussing personal issues and when they do decide to do some real police work they aren't very good at it or are a bit slow on the uptake. The main character also spends a lot of her time smoking, I am not sure why they had to put that in there, perhaps it was to make her look tough, I don't know.
As far as the storyline goes, don't expect any twists or turns or surprises, because there aren't any, it is all so utterly predictable you will probably nod off from time to time. Even the bad guy was quite meek, not very menacing at all. The only saving grace was some of the scenery which was quite spectacular.
I am not sure why I stuck with it, maybe I was hoping for some excitement towards the end, or some new revelations, but alas it wasn't to be. This was dull, dreary, depressing and way too long.
