Review of Overspel

Overspel (2011–2015)
8/10
Overall, rather captivating with some annoyances
21 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I have watched 8 of the 12 episodes of the first season and I look forward to watching the last 4. The plot line of the series, along with the excellent acting and set design & cinematography, all keep me interested in this show.

The family relationships and characters are interesting and generally believable. However, the character of Iris is annoying because she just seems unbelievably stupid! Having an affair with the lawyer of a shady businessman your prosecutor husband is investigating? Not understanding how that might influence a child custody arrangement? Going to an attorney and talking about "your friend" when you are obviously talking about yourself? Not understanding that your cheating on your husband might require some real contrition and attempts on your part to allay his suspicions if you want to save your marriage as you say you do?

The other annoying thing that often crops up in romantic relationships in movies or tv: The lovers just can't stop themselves from passionately kissing and ripping their clothes off within moments every time they see each other. You are conducting an illicit affair, but just go at it in public....... nothing else matters but your overwhelming passion for this person which you must display and act on, no matter where or when. In real life, people have affairs all the time, but that doesn't mean they make out in public every time they arrange to meet!
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