I caught up on this recently. I thought it was really good. Moss and Mullan both deserve mini-series Emmys for their performances. The visuals were fantastic. I thought it told a damn good story. The twists worked for me, as did the ending. Can't really come up with any criticisms. One of the best things on TV this year.

Great show to binge on for the long weekend. I liked it quite a bit.

If you want to see the actor who plays Johnno's ridiculous range, check out The Bridge.

Is any show allowed to have even the slightest feminist undertones without it being labeled "anti-man"? Some dudes get so butthurt... the series is fundamentally about the constant danger, physical and sexual, that women find themselves in, often at the hands of men, often at the hands of close friends, associates, and even family. That's real ****in life. It's not as though the show is devoid of respectable male characters, though (Johnno, Jamie primarily).

Great show, would watch any sort of sequel/prequel.

Three episodes into this, its stunning, thanks for the recommendation!

30 posts?

I thought this was a near masterpiece.

Breaking Bad like intensity.

i quit the show after an episode or two. i could tell it was quality stuff, but i was just kinda bored. everyone kept telling me how great it was though, so i tried again. and i loved it! really, really great show.

it's nice how some other countries are making some great tv, The Fall, and of course Les Revenants to name a couple

Meh, I don't think post count is really indicative of anything. Some shows have a style well suited to long discussions on speculation, symbolism, etc. Some don't.

As well, it's a short mini-series, which is more along the lines of paddling out to the middle of a lake and sitting for a while while the waves gently rock you. Sometimes another boat's wake spices things up, but you're not hydro planning across the surface in a speed boat.

controversy is often what really gets a thread going, or like if there was an incredibly annoying character in an otherwise great show.

was a little too rapey for me, i got a little bit of a rapeception kind of vibe with the rape victim investigating the possible rape.

as with most things, i feel tv/movie rape is better in moderation.

I felt like it had just the right amount of rape.

3.5 eps in. Gf and I are loving it.

Mr. Mitcham is a great character. Stealing every scene he's in.

Apparently. they're doing another season:

‘Top of the Lake’ Season 2 Confirmed With Elisabeth Moss, Gwendoline Christie

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/top-...ie-1201735728/

Elisabeth Moss is returning for a second season of “Top of the Lake” for SundanceTV and BBC Two. The “Mad Men” alum will be joined in Season 2 by new cast member Gwendoline Christie of “Game of Thrones” and “Star War: The Force Awakens.”

Jane Campion will return to direct Season 2 of the crime mystery drama, joined by co-director Ariel Kleiman. Campion is co-writing the new season with Gerard Lee.

Season 2 will premiere first on BBC Two in the U.K. in 2017, then later in the year in the U.S. on SundanceTV. Episodes in the U.S. will be featured on Hulu the day after they premiere on SundanceTV.

good news

Good news indeed. Between this and Season 2 of The Missing being cast/announced, it's like my 2015 OOTV top ten ballot is coming back to life.

i'm pretty shocked this is coming back, it never occurred to me that it would be anything but a one and done. but, alright, i will watch.

Surprised no one bumped this for the S2 trailer being released last week: http://deadline.com/2017/05/top-of-t...on-1202089406/

New episodes return in September

Nicole Kidman with gray hair is shocking.

saw most of the first episode. very good!

i get the feeling they are talking about tons of stuff that happened in season 1 and i totally don't remember.

stuff it seemed like they were talking about that happened in season 1..



i think im gonna have to rewatch first season

where is it airing??

bbc

dewey crowe from justified! that guy is a great actor

i looked him up and he's australian

All six episodes of Top Of The Lake: China Girl are now available on BBC iPlayer.