jade-58434 I've read several of the reviews and definitely side with the positive ones. I enjoyed every episode, and was happy every week when a new episode came on. As for the content of the show, in my world, it's definitely wrong to go up and slap someones' child unless there's something totally insane going on, which was not the case in my opinion. The characters were very strong and persuasive with great complexity. Although I could see the reason for the actual slap taking place, I also felt the slapper had abusive tendencies and an anger problem. At the same time the mother was way over the edge in her protectiveness. Interesting.I knew from the beginning this was to be a mini series and that it would be about a controversial subject. I suspected it would give food for thought and it did just that. I like the mini-series/one season concept and hope this is the way of the future with TV drama. I enjoy the rich characters, interesting topics that explore the complexity of human behavior, and that don't go on forever and ever. Quality over quantity. I never was a fan of the 'Friends' type sitcoms, or medical, or legal dramas, etc. This new short term intellectual concept is a very welcome change in my book, and I believe that it's attracting those actors, writers, and directors who have limited their work to feature films in the past. Excellent quality and a short term commitment will seem much more attractive and is sure to raise the quality of TV programming. Sounds like a win win to me. I hope the low ratings will not deter more like it!

irebel-419-387071 warning spoiler alert... even though the title says it all :) At first thought I wondered how are they going to pull it off. It really does sound Boring. But after watching the first episode I was hooked. I guess it didn't hurt I like all the actors and they all did such a great job and the writers did a outstanding job on the script.This is almost like watching my family. I think there is one in every family that allows their kids to get away with everything. And the breast feeding lol thank goodness not in my family but I have seen this and in public. Not for me thank You. I think Harry just did what most of us would like to do with children like this :) Not that I am condoning to ever hit another persons child. But there were times when I felt like it. The story is around The Slap but it is much more than that. One episode left for me to watch. Win Lose or draw... I think everyone is going to lose on this one. If you are on the fence on watching The Slap. Try it you'll like it!!

purchasing-32 Honestly, I was horribly turned off by the hyped up advertising. The first episode was horrible. It seems to be the current trend to pump up and try to trigger reactions vs. produce quality art for first episodes and beginning and ending season episodes. I've learned to ignore what I call the Stupid Factor of Studio Pandering.Why the 7? Because each progressive episodes is improving to a quality worth taking the time for. In particular, Uma Thurman's episode Anouk while predictable, IMO was satisfying; And I am enjoying the treatment and evolution of this mini-series. Not to mention I'm enjoying the highlighting of each of these major actors chops!The two-dimensional treatment of the first episode is fraying into something more... But I don't know if it will be enough.

jwebert First and foremost I have to say that I am so relieved and thrilled to see a show thats not about the Police/Detectives and/or Doctors! Enough already; those types of shows are so boring... I like the idea of this show and I also like the controversy it brings. This type of subject is so personal and a hot-topic issue for so many people. I can see both sides. I don't have kids, I have dogs and I wouldn't let a anyone hit or kick them on the other hand if one of my dogs bit someone I would fully expect them to protect themselves. So thats the struggle and I think it will be fun to watch this cast navigate this and take sides. Both my husband and I enjoyed the first episode and will be watching the second episode tonight. I have high hopes for this show and again I can't stress enough...thank you writes/producers/actors for coming up with a fresh idea and one that is controversial.