Based on the homonymous novel written by Joel Dicker, this series in 10 episodes concerns a writer called Marcus : Ben Schnezer who due to a writing's block pays a visit to his professor and mentor Harry. As Marcus becomes lnvolved into a twisted intrigue when his mentor professor/writer Harry Quebert : Patrick Dempsey is arrested and accused for killing. As a crime has been committed , and the corpse of a young girl has appeared buried on his land after her missing decades ago. The previous student and nowadays writer set out in investigating the events by attempting to prove the innocence of the suspect professor.
Tense, interesting series with intrigue, tension, suspense, exciting scenes and plot twists. This is an enjoyable series, though relies heavily on the lovely relationship between Harry Quebert/Patrick Dempsey and Nola/Kristine Froseth, as well as excessive and overwhelming twists and turns. Stars actor/producer Patrick Dempsey who gives a nice acting as a writer who gets caught in an accusation of murder, while his pupil Ben Schnetzer is fine as the student/writer who tries to prove he didn't commit and discovers his mentor was having an affair with a teenager well played by Kristine Froseth. Others actors appearing are the following ones : Damon Wayans Jr as an obstinate police inspector who befriends Marcus and both of whom carry out a hard investigation to find out the true killer, Kurt Fuller as an old cop who holds dark secrets, Matt Frewer as the stiff-upper-lip reverend father of the murdered and allegedly mistreated girl, Colm Feore as a wealthy owner and his suspect and scarred chauffer Luther Caleb finely interpreted by Joshua Close, and Victoria Clark and Tessa Mossey perform respectively the adult Jenny Quinn and young Jenny of the diner where develops partially the action , along with Viginia Madsen as Jenny's mother , Ron Perlman as chief publisher, Wayne Knight as a journalist, Vlasta Vrana, among others.
It displays a luxurious and glamorous cinematography by Jean Maria Dreujou, shot on various locations in Forestville, Quebec , Montreal, Canada. As well as as adequate and moving musical score by Simon Franglen. This splendid series was well directed by the prestigious director Jean Jacques Annaud in his only Television work, and filmed during the 2017 summer . This notable French filmmaker has made successful pictures, such as : Black Gold, Enemy of the Gates, The Name of the Rose, Seven Years in Tibet, The Bear, The Lover, Quest of Fire and many others. Rating : 7/10. Better than average. The series will appeal to thriller enthusiasts and Patrick Dempsey fans.
Tense, interesting series with intrigue, tension, suspense, exciting scenes and plot twists. This is an enjoyable series, though relies heavily on the lovely relationship between Harry Quebert/Patrick Dempsey and Nola/Kristine Froseth, as well as excessive and overwhelming twists and turns. Stars actor/producer Patrick Dempsey who gives a nice acting as a writer who gets caught in an accusation of murder, while his pupil Ben Schnetzer is fine as the student/writer who tries to prove he didn't commit and discovers his mentor was having an affair with a teenager well played by Kristine Froseth. Others actors appearing are the following ones : Damon Wayans Jr as an obstinate police inspector who befriends Marcus and both of whom carry out a hard investigation to find out the true killer, Kurt Fuller as an old cop who holds dark secrets, Matt Frewer as the stiff-upper-lip reverend father of the murdered and allegedly mistreated girl, Colm Feore as a wealthy owner and his suspect and scarred chauffer Luther Caleb finely interpreted by Joshua Close, and Victoria Clark and Tessa Mossey perform respectively the adult Jenny Quinn and young Jenny of the diner where develops partially the action , along with Viginia Madsen as Jenny's mother , Ron Perlman as chief publisher, Wayne Knight as a journalist, Vlasta Vrana, among others.
It displays a luxurious and glamorous cinematography by Jean Maria Dreujou, shot on various locations in Forestville, Quebec , Montreal, Canada. As well as as adequate and moving musical score by Simon Franglen. This splendid series was well directed by the prestigious director Jean Jacques Annaud in his only Television work, and filmed during the 2017 summer . This notable French filmmaker has made successful pictures, such as : Black Gold, Enemy of the Gates, The Name of the Rose, Seven Years in Tibet, The Bear, The Lover, Quest of Fire and many others. Rating : 7/10. Better than average. The series will appeal to thriller enthusiasts and Patrick Dempsey fans.