Interesteg What makes it different from others?

LastingAware The greatest movie ever!

Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

pgooden I find myself looking forward to seeing this each week. I like the costumes and of course, the glimpses of the grand hotel. Some say too predictable - maybe but best to sit back and watch it unfold from the intrigue of the Nazi spies to the boxed gas masks they all wear when going outside - I do find it hard to believe , however that all of that huge hotel's guests fit in the bomb shelter with beds for all and staff .

Paul Evans The Halcyon proves how fickle the producers of TV series must be. The Halcyon starts off in a fairly average way I must say, but as it develops it becomes something totally engaging, and rather excellent.Beautifully acted by all concerned, great performances from Steven Mackintosh, Olivia Williams, Liz White etc, but it was the constant brilliance from Hermione Corfield that I enjoyed most of all, she was superb as Emma.Lavish production values, the Hotel in particular looked fabulous, gorgeous costumes, and a true sense of realism during the bombing scenes.The series got better as it went on, the last few episodes in particular were excellent, I hope the petition that's going around encourages someone to take the series on, there are so many more stories to tell.Excellent drama, 8/10

guylyons The series is simply not busy enough, and the lack of charismatic characters, makes viewing rather boring. We gave up after 6 episodes, and the production smacked of being done on a limited budget. At least a snappy and creative script might have saved our day, but my wife and myself, kept asking why are watching this?

maria-ricci-1983 I basically agree with most of the reviews which deplore of the poor performances, the transgression of the true facts, the singing style not adequate to the 40s, the unbelievable situations along the plot.In my case, the two things that prevented me from staying with this show were Matt Ryan's performance and the predictable script. There is nothing more embarrassing or off-turning than thinking "Now this situation will go from here to there", and then, scene after scene, boringly confirm that every twist and turn of the script was so helplessly within the anticipated lines.And Matt Ryan-- his performance feels so phony with all the clichéd facial expressions, American-rogue looks and body language, trying so hard to infuse the show with a climax of heroism. I don't think the actors are bad. I think they are poorly directed and so there is no chemistry or magic, or genuine connection between them.It is a pity for I would have liked to see a fine show around a similar idea, but avoiding the common places and the deja-vus which exhaust The Halcyon out from the first two episodes.Brilliant wardrobe though, particularly those of the ladies.