If you believe we have used your copyrighted content without permission, send us an email at [email protected] and we will remove it immediately. The series also makes viewers aware of the psychological effects of trauma as we are shown how the loss of Kopinski's sister has deeply altered his mind. eventAction: 'click_adunit' window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { We, as viewers, are very quickly pulled into the story, as we wait, wanting to find out if Kopinski finds his sister. All Rights Reserved. The shift in setting to Poland is complete, with Polish folk songs a prominent part of the score. They still share a close friendship and work together to uncover Kamila’s whereabouts. hitType: 'event', This lends a breath of fresh air to The Woods, which is the second Polish production on Netflix. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Access the archive of all episode recaps. }. },false) by Davide Abbatescianni Thursday, 18 June 2020. A few days after reviewing The Stranger, we have another Netflix miniseries on our hands. – A Complete Review. eventAction: 'view' The story itself is good but it’s bogged down by some unnecessary busy-work in the present day and the show never quite recovers from this despite a decent reveal at the end. Could his sister be alive? All Rights Reserved. We are building a home for nerds, geeks and anyone sitting at home with super powers that is likely to rule the world with the lot of us. }); Wrapped up under six hours, The Woods has a gripping mystery at its center but fails to pack a punch. ga('ads.send', { MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. After the success of both Safe and The Stranger, the prolific American author teams up with Netflix once more for their third effort. The narrative of the brutal crime is clearly explored right at the start and as the connection with the present is immediately shown, viewers, become invested in Kopinski's character. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Quick Review. }); 'The Woods' is available to stream on Netflix on June 12, 2020. It is paced in a slow-burning way and follows a man’s quest for justice and finally finding out the truth. } In the present, he is acting as the prosecutor on a case in which two young boys are accused of raping a girl. The summer camp sequences are nostalgic and fun to watch, and they successfully create a feeling of melancholy when the kids go missing. Episode 1 – | Review Score – 3/5 Episode 2 – | Review Score – 3/5 Episode 3 – | Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 4 – | Review Score – 3/5 Episode 5 – | Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 6 – | Review Score – 3/5 . eventAction: 'click_image_ads' }); Copyright © 2020 Epic Media Labs. Top Weekly Stories So That You Are Up-To-Date. Season 1: Episode Guide. The actors, well established in the Polish industry, do a fine job with their roles. gads_event = event; Copy to Clipboard. Do small things with great love - Happy Sharing :). The Woods accurately depicts the agony of losing a loved one and never getting closure afterward. In 1994, four kids go missing in the woods during a summer camp; two of the kids turn up dead and the other two vanish without a trace. }); This case forms the secondary plotline of the show. It’s just a pity then that the 2019 timeline doesn’t follow suit and it’s something that ultimately holds this back from being a better title. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ eventAction: 'click_ads' The Woods has also been adapted from a Harlan Coben novel with the American setting switched out for a Polish one. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Episode 5 of The Woods begins with Pawel trying to get to the bottom of his sister-in-law’s arrest, phoning Kuba and leaving a voicemail, revealing he thinks he knows who’s doing this – Dunaj-Szafranski. The story reveals a typical plot of fishy disappearances and dead bodies with ample room for the potential of a great climax. The 6-part miniseries offer a more gripping mystery than The Stranger, which is wrapped up without losing its focus. This actually works pretty well though and gives the show some uniqueness as it tackles the main mystery gripping this story. Episode 4 – | Review Score – 3/5 When all is revealed during the finale, there’s a fair amount of surprise with the outcome and the wait is most certainly worth it to reach this point – despite the ambiguous final shots when it fades to black. You must be logged in to post a comment. This was a refreshing subtle social awareness part of the plot, as we see Damiecki bring the character to life with flawless ease. This review of Netflix series The Woods season 1 contains no spoilers. Dirty John Review – Is the true-crime series worth watching? For more information, go here. Despite some initial promise, a nicely worked mystery and lots of trademark twists and turns along the way, The Woods fails to create a compelling enough drama to match what’s become before. As the series begins, it's very easy for one to become attached to the characters, as we learn of how a summer camp event in 1994 ends with tragic circumstances -- two dead bodies, and two children missing. But it doesn’t have a mysterious antagonist around this time. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), ga('ads.send', { Episode 6 – | Review Score – 3/5. This website uses cookies to better your experience. The pace has been slowed down, which develops the story differently. }); Pawell is a successful lawyer in Warsaw whose life changed after the summer of 1994. The Woods – Season 1 Episode 5 Recap & Review. The chemistry the characters, including the younger actors, possess with their cast members reflects the story very well. When Inspector Jork arrives with news about the summer camp, Pawel’s thrown back in the thick of the mystery as the body of a man named Marek appears to hold clues linked to this case. The setting has been changed from an American suburb in the novels to a Polish town in the series. Season 1 Review: The performances of both the young and middle-aged versions of the main characters in The Woods are a good reason to keep watching. With six episodes, I found the show very bingeable. 12/06/2020 by Greg Wheeler. Agnieszka Grochowska and Wiktoria Filus do the same with the character of Laura Goldsztajn. hitType: 'event', This lends a breath of fresh air to The Woods, which is the second Polish production on Netflix. } ga('ads.send', { The cast as young and older versions match, so their performances makes you care for ark of their characters. There are newspaper headlines and pop culture references that transport you to that faraway land. The directors have also managed to capture the buzzing excitement and budding romances that surround teenage life. While the series remains focused on the central plot, it’s not elevated enough that it would leave you feeling shocked. The Woods - B (Good) Coming from Poland, I believe show did a good show making it viewable for anyone around the world.