First, I agree with many of the others who have said that the series is too slow. But the most annoying thing about Keeping Faith is. Eve Myles alternates between vacant stares and screaming fits. She's the most unlikeable character ever. Lots of scenes of her mussing up her hair, scrunching up her face, throwing things, sitting or laying on the floor are there no chairs in Wales. I found myself talking to the screen: Snap out of it. She's leaving the kids at a moment's notice with relatives, friends and felons, swigging drinks from bottles, slamming doors in people's faces, sobbing pitifully and freaking out every few minutes. Too bad, because it could have been so much better with decent direction and editing. The last 5 seconds of the first series is probably the best. That earned all the stars. Otherwise this is really a slow story. Lots and lots of scenes where people stare into nothingness keeping faith series 2 walk on a beach or just walk in the middle of keeping faith series 2. There is also a lot of driving around aimlessly saying nothing. Just lots and lots of fillers with mood music. Many scenes of healthy kiddies eating breakfast or singing with mum and some more mood music. The actual meat of the story moves slowly too. Noone actually does anything except trying to block the poor victim. It is beyond frustrating to watch. Endless helpless and hapless people, even the police are flabbering idiots. Honestly found myself playing ahead by 10 second intervals trying to get to something that actually moves them along and stops being so boring. I won't bother with the second series as I only persevered to the end of the season to see if they actually get anywhere. It just drags on to create employment for actors and writers that don't actually know how to write thrilling and interesting entertainment. That said, cinematically it is good. Otherwise I would've been on the Arts channels or at the Art theatre. As drama entertainment, the series as a whole disappoints. I appreciate that others have commented on this is as a negative, but I would strongly disagree. I look forward to seeing further productions of such depth and quality. The story is brilliant, and the eight part format allows it to develop, and develop it does, the middle episodes are so different to the opener, with the final two parts even more dramatic and intriguing. The acting is fantastic throughout, with Eve Myles showing what a superb talent she is. Mark Lewis Jones, Eiry Thomas and Matthew Gravelle all impress also, in fairness the whole cast do an incredible job. Superb production values, it looks and sounds fantastic throughout, Amy Wadge provides some superb vocals. The Welsh setting looks incredible, so picturesque. All in all I'd say it's quite easy to follow, at no time did it being confusing or too deep, they've left plenty of questions that need answering, and I'm delighted to hear that a second series is in the pipeline. As I have watched this show in Keeping faith series 2 and Welsh, I can see how dedicated Eve is to this role, having learnt welsh specifically for it. I was supprised to see how well her lines flowed and felt so natural, like she had known this language for years. As the show progresses through the show actors such as Aneirin Hughes Tom Howells who, personally made the last few episodes for me. The emotion convayed by himself was spectacular. Writing by Matthew Hall is Whitty and Emotional, the comedy relief which is needed is delivered beautifully by Catherine Ayers who plays Lisa, which is what you need as the shocking drama unfolds. If this show were to get a series 2, I would love for them to explore Bethan and Terry's relationship, In a lot more detail as I feel if they had time, this could have been explored in more depth and made a very interesting sub-plot. I disagree with other reviewers, saying it drags on too long. It is building the characters and creating atmosphere. Eve Myles is phenomenal actress and she is beautifully directed in this breathtaking series. Ive read the reviews and people either absolutely love this series - or they vehemently hate it. I fell firmly into the latter category. My husband and I watched two episodes then headed off abroad, so I downloaded the rest of the episodes to watch while we were away. And 'promising' is the right word for the first few episodes. It was an keeping faith series 2 concept, the scenery was beautiful, you wanted to know how the story would unfold for the main characters, the music was haunting. I had only seen Eve Myles in one previous series, where she played a district nurse and I thought she portrayed the character well. They certainly had - into the most finger-biting toe-curling over-acting I have ever seen. I wanted to scream at her ridiculous flouncing, immature darts into ridiculous, unjustified actions, split-second mood snaps and over-reliance on eyes that were either venomous or pitifully puppyish. Then there was her hair. For pity sake cut your hair and stop glowering out at the audience from a crafted curtain. Her hair and eyes deserved separate credits at the end as they gave a more over-blown performance than the rest of the cast put together. My husband said 'Well that was 8 wasted hours of our lives that we will never get back' and he was quite right. Had the director managed to temper Faith's over-acting with depth, and reduced toe series to 4 episodes, this could have been a gem. As it was, it was shallow manipulation of the viewers' curiosity. One to avoid While I agree with many of the bad reviews on this site particularly about the cheesy music, overly long panning shots, over the top acting and far fetched story lines I have to say that this is possibly one of my favourite shows of the year for those very reasons. I'll even find that sometimes I'll just be going about my day to day life and without realising I'll be humming the main song. Things to look out each episode: Faith taking off or putting on her heels multiple times. Faith leaving the kids with family or giving the kids to strangers. Faith going from hysterically crying to maniacally laughing in seconds. Keeping Faith is deeper and more complicated than your normal run of the mill drunk or dysfunctional detective stories. Some interesting twists, and good acting. There were some silly or unbelievable parts, but there were also some true and moving displays of the bonds between mother and child. Then there was that ending. This show has potential to be an intriguing story but ultimately frustrating and somewhat boring to watch. The pacing of the story barely chugs along, but even worse is main character Faith portrayed by Eve Myles. Her character is annoyingly childish and and the overacting is frustrating. She manically bounces from flipping off everyone around her to wailing to twitching in every frame. Interesting plot which became increasingly preposterous as the episodes unfolded. Two major flaws - dreadful over-acting by the unlikeable main character, and horrendously saccharine music whenever the story was put on hold to keeping faith series 2 her to gaze into space and reflect on what we already knew so far. The story could have been condensed into 4 enthralling episodes if they cut out the navel-gazing slush, but they blew it. I have one episode to go and can't wait. I love the storyline and the music and the beautiful scenery but am absolutely mesmerised by Eve Myles. Her warmth lights up the screen. I love how much she loves her kids and tries to protect them from the reality of the nightmare by keeping the laughter going with them when she can. And it's rare to see someone portrayed as such a genuine person and good soul, who sees the good in others, despite their actions borne from circumstances. I hope it's a happy ending but not sure it will be from the reviewers who've seen the Welsh version. The series hasn't finished airing yet but it's been a pleasure to watch. One of those shows that has you questioning everyone's motive and character. The acting is top notch all round and really showcases Eve Myles as a performer. Lastly, the cinematography is outstanding. Never has Wales looked so gorgeous on a scripted tv series. The music to go along with the show is beautiful and perfectly chosen to go with the story as it keeping faith series 2. Seen the Welsh version 'Un Bore Mercher' now watching the English version Eves dedication to the show shines through having had to have learnt to speak Welsh from scratch too take on this fantastic character Its a must watch. Cazie Watched this series till the bitter and nonsensical end. Well it seems there may be another series as we are left hanging. I just couldn't take it seriously. Fair amount has to do with the match up with an award winning musician. The soundtrack and regular musical backed reflections drained the series of any tension created by the actors. The storyline was so painfully slow, which I don't mind in scandi-noir, but the Welsh village setting and lifestyle just didn't offer any edge. It felt that the actress playing the main character Faith was overacting, and I felt no bond with her at all. It gets a 4 because somehow I was intrigued enough to see it through, and the baddies were a little menacing. Utterly brilliant from start to finish. She is such a great actress and so original. I believed every second of her portrail of poor Mrs Howells. So very very glad she agreed to be in this role. It would have been a travesty to have lost her to another career. She was born to act. Anfmf so lovely to hear Amy Wadges gorgeous track 'Faith's song'. This an engrossing series that had me hooked. Eve Myles' tour de force performance transcends greatness and is truly captivating. This comes in part from her, and the audience, having the time to get to know each other - a result of expert direction and film making. The rest of the cast are also universally great. I hope this gets seen, because it truly deserves to be. This series shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath as Broadchurch or Happy Valley. It comes off like a first draft. Lots of loose ends, bad editing. But the most distracting is the constant, erratic, exaggerated physical gestures, to establish, I guess, that Faith is a groovy, laid back chick. Stretching out on the floor, incessant chewing, drinking, kicking off shoes, putting on shoes, feet on the table, sitting on furniture, grabbing people. It's up, it's down, it's flipped, it's covering her face, blowing in the wind. I don't see how that wasn't noticed in editing. All the frantic gesticulating is more appropriate to maybe a Charlie Chaplin silent film. It was difficult to concentrate on the plot. I really struggled through this one. The actors did well with what they had to work with. I really enjoyed this when I watched a few months ago. I've revisited it recently and if anything have found it even better. Some have said it was slow, but I think this keeping faith series 2 justified. What is true is that the plot and characters are given time to develop and if one is looking for more action and less depth then this may not be for you. I felt the way the plot is developed works well - by the end of the series one is left punch-drunk with all the twists and turns but, remarkably, I felt that it was quite believable. I hope provided it's as good keeping faith series 2 the first that we may hear more from Faith. I can't believe some of the reviews here. Oh well, I guess it's all a matter of taste, but I would've thought everyone would welcome such originality. Personally, I wouldn't miss a minute of it. Great script, wonderfully acted, excellent direction - oh, and a special word for the cinematographer: also outstanding. As for Eve Myles: well, she has an advantage over every other actor I know as she seems to have twice as many expressions as they do. More than that, I love the way she takes risks; the times when she starts something that leaves you hanging for a split-second, wondering if she'll be able to see it through. For me, rather special, and I hope it's not the only series. Acorn brings yet another series that is stimulating and suspenseful that delivers on all counts. I'm guessing that day will come. Here we're presented with a Welsh lawyer on maternity leave named Faith Howell Eve Myles who's married to lawyer Evan Howells Bradley Freegard. The pair seem happily married with two young children in addition to the newborn. One morning Evan drives off to work and is keeping faith series 2 never heard from again. Having been on leave from the practice after having had the baby Eve is forced to keeping faith series 2 to work to handle the pending cases Evan was responsible for. Among those she returns to represent is Steve Baldini Mark Lewis Jonesa reformed criminal seeking custody of his child. As the series progresses Baldini will be able to help provide information Faith seeks while the potential of becoming a love interest hangs over her tale. As the days go by and with each no appearance of Evan the worst is keeping faith series 2. The two had had a previous run in when Williams presented false evidence costing her a promotion. Her immediate response to Evan's disappearance is to ignore searching for him and begin to build a case of murder against Faith. The only person on the force determined to find the truth is Officer Terry Price Matthew GravelleFaith's brother in law who's married to Evan's sister Bethan Mali Harries. Terry finds evidence that can help Faith but that Williams uses to do her harm instead. Bethan blames Faith for all that's transpired while his parents Tom Aneirine Hughes and Keeping faith series 2 Rhian Morgan offer her support. With each passing day and seeking answers while trying to maintain the business Faith learns more about her husband and his dealings that she had no clue of before. She first discovers that the law firm is sinking under a huge amount of debt. She also learns that Evan had worked on cases involving many less than respectable clients as those that his father had nurtured before turning over the firm have been passing away. Other evidence points to a life Evan led under an assumed name. Just when you think things can't get worse they of course do. Both want to collect and don't care that Faith has no money keeping faith series 2 that the business is crumbling. As the firm's secretary Delyth Suzanne Packer and only other lawyer Cerys Hannah Daniel stay on to right the sinking ship Faith struggles to either find her husband or discover what happened to him while trying to protect her children at the same time. The series works well on all fronts keeping the viewer guessing from one minute to the next what will happen. It also guides you into wondering if Faith is indeed guilty and putting up one hell of a show or if she's being manipulated by forced greater than her. Ever present is the question of where is Evan. No one knows and until the very last minute of the show you don't know for certain. In addition to that there are more secrets to be learned involving all members of the family on hand here. This rounds out the story nicely so that it never depends on the single mystery to keep things moving. As with many series from Acorn offered I found this another where once the final chapter ended I wanted to keep on watching. I wanted to know what happened next. It's stimulating and frustrating at the same time. The series is yet another example of a show that you'll want to binge watch and since it only lasts 8 episodes that can be done over a weekend. Word has it a second series has been put in development but at present has yet to be commissioned. Let's hope it does so and we can carry on discovering more about the Howells and what happens in this Welsh town they live in.
