Bene Cumb I was referred to this miniseries via IMDB links, I had not heard of the novel of the same name and did not delve into its synopsis (usually I try to avoid creations with strong court session elements and/or affair-based troubles). The beginning was promising, particularly sequent recognition of Emily Watson´s talent, but the the events and some twists began to take the turn usually created by sensitive female authors, and the follow-up of "bad stuff" in court did not impress me much either. Sometimes it seemed that even the small number of episodes (4) was excessive, and then a thought came to me that it was Mrs. Watson only whom I focused on... Other performances, incl. Ben Chaplin´s, were just pleasant, but nothing special.Often enough, but not this time, having in mind a British series - so 7 points from me, and I might recommend it to Mrs. Watson´s admirers only.

shobanchittuprolu Apple Tree Yard (2017): I have no idea about this series or the book it was adapted from prior watching this.I just picked up it randomly as it is just 4-episode long and labeled as thriller.This year I already got a surprise in the form of Cardinal (which I have no idea just like this one but Loved it after watching). SO does always random stuff turns out to be better surprises? Plot: Married with two grown-up children, Yvonne Carmichael (Emily Watson) lives a contented, conventional suburban life. But her world spirals into chaos, when a chance encounter leads to an impulsive and passionate affair with a charismatic stranger (Ben Chaplin). Despite all her careful plans to keep her home life and career safe and separate from her affair, fantasy and reality soon begin to overlap and everything she values is put at risk, as a life-changing act of violence leads to a Crown Court trial.My Review: To be frank Apple Tree Yard could easily fit into a 2hr+ feature film rather than 4-episode series.It doesn't mean that series is bad but it felt slow paced and with that content and some serious writing,this could become one of the best thrillers in film.Apple Tree Yard is thought provoking effective drama which is a must watch for everyone and it has lot of scenes with amazing sensibilities.Like the scene in which Yvonne bursts out during dinner and how Gary threatens adviser who insults rape victims,the dialogues are very good.And as for the stunning twist right at the end, did you still have Yvonne down as 'a victim' after that? Apple Tree Yard entirely belongs to Emily Watson's stunning performance.She is exceptional as illustrious scientist Yvonne Carmichael, mastering each scene as the action plummets from steamy mid-life trysts with the mysterious Mark Costley (Ben Chaplin) to "the first honest depiction of rape on television" – and on to a court case that threatens not just her reputation but her entire existence. Mark Bonnar and Ben Chaplin are also very effective in their roles.So,Apple Tree Yard is one of the rarest drama on TV which gives a sensible message which makes it worth watching.My Rating 7.25/10

fugufugu-36399 it makes sense from a female perspective.. she didn't report it because she didn't wanna be remembered as the one who got raped. and the rapist following her around is not so far fetched because we all do things that we don't understand and he couldn't help himself or something no matter how detrimental that could and did end up to be in the end. just think about the whole harvey weinstein situation ..hes smart, hes charming, creative, manipulative, abuses his power, couldn't help being himself despite the perpetual negative feedback he was getting from pretty much anyone around him ... and he got away with it for decades! women are too aware of how this works. Perjury ? thats nothing in the world we live.. She ends up believing in this mysterious guy because thats the kind of lie we are being fed by the happy go lucky movies... and whats behind a happy movie... anorexia, pain, "couch" casting, addictions. She wants to believe ... cause otherwise you're a negative loser... losing at life. For a short while life felt like a Nancy Meyers movie. And then life punches her over and over and she cannot punch back ... cause its not a Bruce Willis movie. The mysterious mess shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone because we all have ppl around us whos reality is different then everyone elses ... like totally different. And they love to be in the character and if you wanna call them out on it you end up feeling like you're abusing them or something... and it all turns into a massive tragedy. The series is great and thats that!:) I didn't even want to watch TV that night but it lured me in just from the whole vibe of it :) ...and her inner dialogue... the unspoken dialogue between Emily and her husband ... it melted my dark heart really. I hope she didn't get to live all the feelings shes expressing trough her face and demeanor on here! No supersmart ass lines needed, just life unfolding + the shock of having to accept what she cannot control + having to survive everything... And the humiliations we all go trough and our weakneses that bring us to our knees ...and we have to see each other like that and live with those images in our minds and souls and we don't even like to use the word soul cause we are not our moms but still... we have one that gets messed up over and over and we end up messing others up too and we have to hold in there cause what else can we do... other then the obvious.. or go on meds . And the cinematography is great and it makes me wanna live in London!

babslou Don't waste your time. A show like this makes a mockery of female intelligence. And the action is as slow as molasses to make matters worse. Who would believe a woman (and she's a highly educated scientist) could be so naive. The story is totally wrong implausible. However I m glad to see Emily Watson come out from all the frumpy roles I've seen her in. She looked quite attractive in Appletree Yard.