Close to Me
Jo Harding is a woman who has a perfect life with her partner until a fall erases an entire year from her memory. As she struggles to piece events together, Jo discovers that her life was in fact far from perfect.
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Plot Summary
Jo Harding, a Danish woman living in a remote, beautiful house in the country with her husband Rob, experiences a traumatic fall. The incident causes her to suffer from amnesia, leading to a disturbing realization that her perfect life may not be what it seems. As her memory slowly returns, fragments of disturbing truths and unsettling questions begin to surface about her marriage and the people around her.
Critical Reception
Close to Me garnered a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, particularly from Connie Nielsen, and its exploration of psychological themes. However, some found the pacing slow and the plot occasionally convoluted, leading to a polarizing view on its overall effectiveness.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Nielsen's compelling performance.
- Some viewers found the narrative progression too slow and the mystery elements underdeveloped.
- The series effectively delves into the complexities of memory and marital secrets.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available or aggregated for this specific series. General commentary suggests appreciation for the psychological thriller elements and the lead actress's performance.
Fun Fact
The series is based on a novel of the same name by Beth O'Leary, who is also known for her popular novel 'The Flatshare'.
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