joellyn-mumcian You know, while it was easy to sympathize with Gemma in the first season, because of the actress' stellar portrayal of a woman in a downward spiral into madness, at the end of the series it led the audience to believe that she has come through her personal ordeals mentally stronger. It became quickly apparent in the first episode of Season 2 that this was not to be the case, and the series just fell into just another maudlin revenge soap opera. It's a shame that the writers lack of imagination turned what could have been a wonderful portrayal of a woman overcoming the wrongs done to her and coming to grips with her own failings and finding her way through them.

drfit Reading any review less than 8 for this extremely well written, well directed, and well acted miniseries leaves me wondering what these reviewers consider better? There is no question it is disturbing and dark but highly thought provoking. More noise or action or blood letting would, perhaps, satisfy these critics. Trust me, if you're at all interested in a realistic story that not only entertains but leads to discussion afterwards watch this miniseries.

Elisa Forsgren I get it when people gush about a show, "Oh it's sooooo good, I really loved it so much, you have to watch it!" The statement is rubbish to me, as useless as an empty ink cartridge. The only think I learn out of that is that the person doesn't know how to articulate why they thought the film (or whatever) was "good." Well, I'm not going to do that to you. I will try to be pithy but also support my declaration that this is a show worthy of your undivided ten hour attention. Yeah, only two seasons each with five episodes... and just think I had to wait three years for the second season, you can just power on through on a Sunday binge... just do yourself a favor - before you start: clear the next ten hours because you will not want to miss out by sleeping or bothered with work... no this will be difficult to turn off.Why? Because the characters are so wonderfully rich and intricately woven into each other's storylines. This is about a relationship, the main one being a smaller town doctor, her husband, her son, her practice and how she deals with handling betrayal on all sides of her life. The strong acting lends to the believability of the characters actions and the lengths they go to be heard, understood and ultimately loved. Just when you think you know the characters and think you have it all figured out another delicious tidbit is doled out to the viewer leading you to think the character just might... It is highly relatable... anyone who has ever been in a relationship of any kind might be able to recognize the blatant manipulations, but honestly this is a simple story with very clever twists. Extremely satisfying for those going through a breakup, however, I think the biggest flaw -if there was one to point out- a smart, resourceful woman would have never looked back. Despite getting her hand burned several times, Doctor Foster can't help but put her hand back on the stove over and over again. There are rumors of a third season, completely up in the air as of April 2018... but I'm hooked and waiting. Just hope it's not another three years in the making.

shannen-l-c 'Doctor Foster' is by far one of the most enjoyable BBC series I've seen in a while. Whilst it's inherently flawed, with the characters' actions and the plot being rather unrealistic and far-fetched at times, there's no denying that this is a gripping series with a lot to offer. What sets 'Doctor Foster' apart from a lot of other series is that the lead, Gemma Foster (like the majority of the main cast) is utterly detestable. She's mentally unstable, illogical, rash, vindictive, vengeful and completely incapable of showing even an ounce of restraint or forgiveness. For people that criticise the show because Gemma is impossible to sympathise with fail to recognise that she's not SUPPOSED to be sympathised with. She's a morally grey character, neither protagonist or antagonist, but somewhere in between. Although, the series tries to lead us to believe her husband is the villain, her actions soon put her on a level playing field with him which leaves viewers constantly pondering over who we're supposed to be rooting for and who is right, if anyone. What makes the character of Gemma so interesting (aside from the writing itself) is Surranne Jones' fantastic portrayal of her. She manages to convey so much through her expressions alone and makes Gemma feel like a very unique character with clear identifiers. Bertie Carvel as Simon is the perfect co-star and has great chemistry with Surranne, whilst portraying Simon as equally as flawed and complicated as Gemma. Though the dramatics are often over the top, the series delves into the human psyche in a very thrilling way. It's easy to condemn Gemma's actions but it leads us to question what we would do in the same situation. No one can ever predict what's going to happen in the future or how they'd react if a certain situation arose that they never expected to. There was a sense of inevitability and stability that Gemma felt in her life which she thrived on and when that was ripped away from her (through no fault of her own) it led to a break-down in her mental state. Following the process of that is a wild rollercoaster and the unpredictability of it is what makes it so enjoyable to watch. The show itself is a thriller that has elements of a crime drama with Gemma taking it upon herself to investigate her husband's activities and get answers. The style of the show is aesthetically pleasing, with great use of camera angles and lovely scenic shots, whilst the music sets the mood. Though I'm a huge fan of the series I'm still debating whether the decision to make a second season was a good one. Personally, I feel the first season ended in a satisfactory way that tied up all the loose ends whilst also remaining open to give viewers the freedom to imagine what might've happened next. Season 2 dragged up old issues but made them even more explosive, dark and dramatic. Whilst season 2 was equally as enjoyable as season 1 (in parts), it didn't really add much more to the story than what we were shown in season 2 and ended in a much more frustrating and silly way. Overall, 'Doctor Foster' is a great show that benefits from having a fantastic lead in Surranne Jones and an incredibly flawed, complex lead in Gemma Foster with enough dramatics and twists and turns to keep viewers gripped.