The Girl Before.

I enjoy watching the unusual/the this is different/ the leaves me guessing, but this after only two nights viewing had me thinking what the .... is this all about ?

DH and I have watched the first two episodes and have quite enjoyed them. Mind you, we both agree that no one in their right mind would rent such an unwelcoming flat with all the rules and regulations. Like others, I tend to get the two women mixed-up but I guess you are meant to. I shall certainly be watching the final two episodes - just hope it doesn’t descend into farce.

I watched one-and-a-half episodes and gave up. Thought it was way too dreary and far-fetched. We struggled a bit at first with the Emma and Si and the Jane characters and finally resorted to shouting out 'Emma!' 'Jane' as appropriate!!! Shan't be watching any more... I need quality escapism at the moment...

I couldn't live in a house where there is no real garden. I did wonder how the fox got in. Also no books, no magazines allowed. I suppose one could read on your laptop?

I enjoyed the book and so far, two episodes in, I am enjoying the tv adaptation although I agree that it is often difficult to tell the actors apart, but.....that is part of the plot. The two female actors both look very like his dead wife, they both have suffered trauma and are vulnerable and looking for a big change in their lives. I agree that the house is too sterile for me though!

Agree - The two women are confusing. The "lovely" house seems so dark and doesn't seem to be shown off to its full potential - it could have saved this drama.
Curiosity has got me now but glad there's just two more episodes.

MayBeMaw
Thanks for your feedback on what I and many other viewers have been watching, ' in my case (without a clue), as to what the----it's all about?.

silverlining48

But the women came for their own reasons, both getting away from trauma ( I think the rent was very cheap)

I get them mixed up too, they look the same to me (i am face blind ) and wondered if it’s just one actor with different clothes to give a clue.

@silverlining48 - There are 2 different actors in the drama. I saw an interview with one of them who said her young daughter thought the other actor was her mum when she saw a clip. A key theme is the strong resemblance between the tenants and the architect's deceased wife. I enjoyed the book but suggest we need to 'suspend our disbelief' to appreciate both the book and the drama which is true to my own memories of the book.

Ouch. "One person took to Twitter, writing: "Binge-watched #TheGirlBefore. The plot got more and more unbelievable, the characters were sterile and I cannot understand why any woman would have remained in the house when they were warned by blatant facts and friends." " www.hellomagazine.com/film/20211220129340/the-girl-before-viewers-divided-over-new-bbc-show/

.No doubt will appeal to many viewers.

I’ve read the book, it’s really good.

Woman rents scary house and goes to bed with creepy man because she was raped. Really?

I’ve read the book!

Silverlining I have face blindness too, and if it wasn’t for my husband telling me which girl was which I’d have given up. I also thought the house was looked cold and unwelcoming. I certainly couldn’t live like that.

I watched it last night with my DD we both thought it was good, but we had worked out some of the plot by series 3.

But the women came for their own reasons, both getting away from trauma ( I think the rent was very cheap)

I get them mixed up too, they look the same to me (i am face blind ) and wondered if it’s just one actor with different clothes to give a clue.

Love a good thriller. But lost interest after 15 mins. Can't imagine anyone being prepared to live like that. Thought the house was unwelcoming and cold.

I’ve recorded it but having read some of the comments I might not watch it.

I watched it and will watch the next episode too.
For those on GN who found it hard to distinguish between the actors, the reason is because that’s part of the plot line

I have watched the two episodes so far & it has me confused. I will have to watch it to the end as I haven't read the book so need to know how it plays out.

Not watched it yet but it’s on my list. Loving “You Don’t Know Me” which is on iplayer and last week we watched “ “Outlaws” also on iplayer and thought that refreshingly funny.

I've just watched the conclusion, and must say I enjoyed this series!

I'm actually quite gripped by it, after watching two episodes, despite all the questions 'why on earth?'. But would love to see this filmed with the genders of the characters reversed - female architect and male tenants. Can say the same for the majority of crime/thriller dramas.

Maybe
"She puts it well. It looks eminently missable! "
Yep, I started to watch it. I did persevere to episode two but eventually decided that life's too short to watch all the episodes of this unbelievable dross.

I decided today not to bother watching anymore, I think there is so much depressing news at the moment I want to watch or read something lighthearted and cheery not another murder mystery.