Where is Everybody?


I can't believe this discussion board is so DOA. Perhaps because the English title is different from the one IMDb choose?

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I'm here. I just saw all the episodes. Very interesting material. Alfred Hitchcock would have approved.

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O, good: What did you enjoy most?

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What I enjoyed most: the production values, the writing, and some of the word-play, which might not be obvious to someone who speaks English alone.

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O, my French is 101, so I missed out on the word-play!

SPOILER ALERT:

Did you think they played it to the wire that the two police might get together?

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I decided to check Netflix before going to bed last night and... of course I finally managed to get to bed six hours later. :P Not knowing it was a mini-series, I was a bit worried at first it was just going to be some french police procedural. Thankfully I was completely wrong.

Doing any kind of search (Metacritic, Rottentomatoes), this series seems to have completely flown under the radar internationally. It probably doesn't help that there was a movie released by the same name about eight years ago which is all that shows up when I search for it.

It also JUST premiered March of this year in France (and now Netflix) so it might need some time to build up momentum. It's also slated for another series next year, according to wikipedia, so it may be one of those shows that will get more international exposure a few seasons in (a la Wentworth).

"Your entire life has been a mathematical error. A mathematical error I'm about to correct."

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Thanks ~ Those are good considerations!

Am not familiar w/WENTWORTH. Recommend it?

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I definitely recommend checking it out. The first two seasons are on Netflix and the third is currently airing in Australia.

"Your entire life has been a mathematical error. A mathematical error I'm about to correct."

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There are 3 seasons already? Wow. Just finished the 1st season on netflix and I loved it. Can't wait until they add more...I don't see a 2nd season on there.

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I believe he was describing Wentworth!

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Where is the second season? I don't see it on Netflix? Please let us know where to find it.

Also, although I really enjoyed it - as an English speaker I felt that the translations were clearly lacking. For example, there would be times when a whole French sentence would be totally ignored. Also some times it seemed that the translator was trying to spice up the dialogue but instead just seemed to dumb it down. I mean in one interaction I clearly heard the french word "detectiv" (not sure of spelling) and the translation was "Copper"! This actually offended me. So at times, I felt really frustrated my missing out on the subtleties of the relationships and interactions.

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You make a good point regarding the translations. There were numerous occasions when longer dialogue was reduced to a single-sentence subtitle. I believe this happens with Paul more than other characters.

The earlier poster was referring to Wentworth, not The Code. I suspect there will be more seasons of the Witnesses, but I do not know this to be the case.

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It seems like they got someone from the UK to translate it, because the English translations are filled with British slang like, 'bloody', 'coppers' etc...

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It has or will air in the UK.
http://variety.com/2014/tv/global/channel-4-bags-french-procedural-the-witnesses-1201322470/

Netflix probably just tagged along and grabbed their version.

Agree, knowing even a little French helps make you feel superior, as you get a better sense what they are saying than the surprisingly lame subs would lead you to believe.

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Vive la Netflix! 

The universe is a big place, perhaps the biggest. Buy the ticket, take the ride.

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While things were a bit rushed to fit in the six-episode frame, I was quite impressed. The leads are excellent, especially Marie Domphier, who exudes intelligence, courage and vulnerability.

The scene where Sandra recreates the attack on her colleague stands out, as does the parade. Sandra moves outdoors after a conversation with Paul, only to find herself caught up in the festivities. Someone places a hat on her head, urging her to join the merriment, yet her forced smile soon fades when she spots her partner with his mistress. One of many scenes with superior photography and Ms. Domphier’s expressive face.

Yes, I noticed those shoes. The heels go all the way to the ground, yet are hardly suitable for police work. I chuckled when Sandra finally cast them off on the beach.

While nits can be picked, I will happily watch more seasons (series) of this high caliber show. There are many indications that more is in store for viewers: Sandra’s pregnancy, Paul’s issues, the injured Policeman. Here’s hoping the “mini-series” is just the beginning. I’ll be on the lookout for more performances by the very talented Marie Domphier.

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Are you sure that Sandra saw her partner and his mistress during the parade ("the festivities")? She did see them earlier in that episode but I can't recall seeing them later.

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Big Wentworth fan here too. Rake fan as well.(original not US version)

Like most good tv this is slept on by the masses. Braquo and Spiral get little love too.

The wrong poster on the show page on IMDB doesnt help.

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I binged-watched all six episodes yesterday. I did not plan on doing that, but everytime an episode ended I had to see what was going to happen next. That's the mark of good writing and even though I found the climax to be a little underwhelming getting there was lots of fun. Here's hoping for a second season. Incidentally I also like Spiral. Wish I knew French, but even with the subtitles I like those shows.

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