Five Days promised much more than it ultimately delivers. The idea of telling the story through five key days had potential, and its setup as a crime drama seemed solid. But in the end, the result falls somewhere between emotional thriller and ensemble portrait, without fully succeeding in either direction.
The main issue is that it's hard to connect with the characters. Despite good performances from actors like Penelope Wilton and Hugh Bonneville, their conflicts feel underdeveloped, and the emotional weight the show tries to convey never really lands. The story moves forward, yes, but without generating the tension or empathy that a series like this needs to hold the viewer.
At times, it seems to want to be more of a reflection on grief and public judgment than a proper mystery—which wouldn't be a problem if the main plot didn’t wrap up so abruptly and artificially. The final episode in particular feels rushed and forced, as if the writers opted for an easy ending instead of something more coherent or impactful.
There are a few good moments, but it never really takes off. Honestly, I expected more from a BBC miniseries presented as one of its flagship dramas. In the end, Five Days feels more like a missed opportunity than a series that will leave a mark.
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