Critics on Common Sense Media highlight that it successfully balances "guilty pleasure" soap opera elements with mature explorations of love, friendship, and the dark consequences of affairs. Seasonal Breakdown
The lead cast—Sarah Parish, Sharon Small, Orla Brady, and Shelley Conn—receives high praise for their "outstanding" and "believable" performances.
You can find the series on platforms like Netflix or purchase the complete series box set through retailers like Amazon UK.
Reviewers from Metacritic and The Guardian often compare the series to Sex and the City but note it has more "brains and gravitas" and a significant thriller element.
These are generally considered the show's peak, described as "glossy, gripping, and downright provocative" by IMDb reviewers. Many viewers on Amazon UK call it "addictive" and "one of the best shows the BBC ever did."
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