Within the first 5 minutes, the Tunnel quickly introduces us to the main premise behind the namesake of the series. We have a murder investigation, with which 2 detectives from 2 different countries must now work together to solve. Typical cliched character building ensues of 2 vastly different personalities who are constantly at odds with each other.
However, the most uninspiring element of this 1st episode is how viewers are also introduced to a whole other cast of characters, most of whom at this point have very little tangential relevance to the murder investigation. A story is told this way because it aims to very meticulously unravel the web that intertwines these characters. However, the way in which these characters act and speak in this 1st episode is dull and uninspiring. They don't inspire viewers to question or wonder; but they're simply just there. Scenes that transition from our 2 main protagonist to these supporting characters were the weakest points in this 1st episode.
Hoping that this story takes off and the writers starts showing their hands soon.
However, the most uninspiring element of this 1st episode is how viewers are also introduced to a whole other cast of characters, most of whom at this point have very little tangential relevance to the murder investigation. A story is told this way because it aims to very meticulously unravel the web that intertwines these characters. However, the way in which these characters act and speak in this 1st episode is dull and uninspiring. They don't inspire viewers to question or wonder; but they're simply just there. Scenes that transition from our 2 main protagonist to these supporting characters were the weakest points in this 1st episode.
Hoping that this story takes off and the writers starts showing their hands soon.
