And Then There Were None (2016): Season 1

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Lifetime | BBC | Season Premiere Date: March 13, 2016

Starring: Douglas Booth, Toby Stephens, Charles Dance

Summary: Originally aired on the BBC in Dec 2015, the adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel of the same name, begins with eight people invited to a small island off the coast of Devon. At dinner, they hear a message that accuses them all of murder. One by one, as people are killed, the remaining guests try to discover who is the killer before it isOriginally aired on the BBC in Dec 2015, the adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel of the same name, begins with eight people invited to a small island off the coast of Devon. At dinner, they hear a message that accuses them all of murder. One by one, as people are killed, the remaining guests try to discover who is the killer before it is too late.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Horror, Suspense

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E3. Episode 3
Air Date: December 28, 2015
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S1:E2. Episode 2
Air Date: December 27, 2015
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S1:E1. Episode 1
Air Date: December 26, 2015

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Genevieve Valentine

Mar 11, 2016

From its first golden images of drowning to the drawing-room showdowns on a dark and stormy night, And Then There Were None is a triumph of atmosphere and an adaptation bold enough to make you uncomfortable to the very last. Read full review

Tina Jordan

Mar 7, 2016

This production is suffused with emotion. [11 Mar 2016, p.76]

Mark Dawidziak

Mar 12, 2016

Perhaps the most astonishing thing about this stylish, wonderfully atmospheric British production is how fresh it seems. It's not as if this is a tale rarely told. Read full review

Collider Allison Keene

Mar 11, 2016

Most of the fun (if it can be called that) of And Then There Were None comes, of course, from trying to work out who the killer is, and how the “game” works (as each member of the household if picked off, a small statuette on the dining table disappears). But the incredible acting talent also makes each guest so unique that seeing them interact (or just wander the house alone--don’t go into that dark corridor!) becomes another kind of pleasure, and also part of the puzzle. Read full review

Constance Grady

Mar 14, 2016

[And Then There Were None] is enormous fun: a lush, lurid, gothic fantasy of a murder mystery. It also has little in common with its source material. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Mar 14, 2016

Although it isn’t a line-for-line adaptation, it is almost excruciatingly faithful to the tone of Christie’s book, building tension as skillfully as the author did.... Fans of British mysteries, cozy or edgy, won’t want to miss it. Read full review

Mitchel Broussard

Mar 9, 2016

And Then There Were None is commendably put-together--and its cast gamely embodies the opposing personalities of the source material--but along the way its seriousness becomes a handicap, its blunt storytelling a crutch. It, unlike Christie’s fiendish little book, forgets to just have fun. Read full review

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Esqrobb72

Mar 13, 2016

Although I have seen this Agatha Christie story many times in many versions this rates with the best. The story is still intriguing and the settings add to the enjoyment.

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JohnMcQ

Mar 13, 2016

A brilliant adaptation of one of Agatha Christie's best literary works. The acting in this mini series is truly exceptional. If you are a fan of murder mystery, true crime shows, this should be the top of your must watch list. The main star of this show is the screenplay.

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Bleat0124

Mar 26, 2016

Wow. That is all I can say after such a confident pilot. Near the closing of the episode, everyone (director, writer, and actors) seem to be peaking. The beginning was a little of rushed, it seemed like a show trying to be strange when it does not need to be. The long term plotting and theWow. That is all I can say after such a confident pilot. Near the closing of the episode, everyone (director, writer, and actors) seem to be peaking. The beginning was a little of rushed, it seemed like a show trying to be strange when it does not need to be. The long term plotting and the focus of the writing are my only concern. What is going to be more important; the characters or the whodunit aspect of the show. The overall story seems so familiar that the only way this work is if we (the audience) become deeply invested in or interested in these characters outside of the "they might be the murderer angle." These characters must be fully unique--not cookie cutler. For this to happen, it must be the focus of those running to show if this is not going to be another guilty fun catch the murder for this TV series can be special. I'm definitively staying a while.… Expand

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LeZee

Apr 4, 2016

Let the countdown begin...

One of the many versions and the BBC's latest television adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous mystery novel of the same name. You might know as I mentioned many times earlier in my reviews that I'm not into books, so never ever bothered to try this book or anyLet the countdown begin...

One of the many versions and the BBC's latest television adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous mystery novel of the same name. You might know as I mentioned many times earlier in my reviews that I'm not into books, so never ever bothered to try this book or any other, since I'm a movie fanatic I want surprises not spoilers, but I had seen the 1945 movie adaptation. It was a long time ago, a black & white movie, so I thought it's a time to check it out this.

The famous books are always adapted numerous times for the screen. I usually enjoy them because they're made in the different timeline/era with a different style of presentation. This is my 2nd version of this story and it did not disappoint me at all. For being it a television product, it was a rich in production quality. Since it's a drama, that mostly happen in and around a single location, I believe it did not cost much.

The island was awesome, very much looked like the one from 'Song of the Sea'. The outdoor shots were so pleasing, but most of the story takes place inside the mansion. I did not know all the cast, but those I knew were did not stay for very long. It was not the extraordinary performances, nevertheless great effort by all.

This is a 3 episode mini series made for television and each one began and ended so well. I think the splits were the crucial and it was very nicely done to keep the pace of suspense up all the time. But it was a slow start, and I lost interest in the opening itself. Not until the near end of the first episode I was drawn to it and the remaining two were so much better than I anticipated, especially the last episode was a grand.

"We are cut off. Rats in a barrel.
This is the peace before the carnage."

While the plot getting too tighter, all the characters became stronger. Especially the reactions to each other for the threat they were facing. In all that, the better parts were the brief flashbacks about their past events which were the key for their struggle to survive. That's how it was extended to 3 parts for almost 3 hours long. Mainly because of that I liked this series, which gives the reasons in pictures for the viewers why all the ten characters brought into such position.

As we already know this story, we can expect everything to happen as it should be, but some minor changes were made all along, especially the ending was quite different than what I knew. But as far the book's concern, it was the closest one. I was not impressed by that, I would have not liked the other way around either for creativity lapse. So in that case I welcome the honestness which was at least something different than the movie I previously saw.

In the end, I kind of felt like I saw a fusion between the original material and the movie 'Saw'. Except it was not a violent movie, since the violence is the mystery to solve, that is where the strength lies in this movie to entertain all sections of the audiences. I would like to suggest it, because this might the best version available as many were saying, yet I can't confirm that as I have seen only two including this.

And finally. I hope there will a season 2. As I know only Nick Willing does that, but the thing is it was not a fairytale. These days sequels were made out everything, so what I'm expecting is not a crazy. I would definitely prefer the prequels to all those ten people's past events which led them to the island. That would be so awesome.

7/10… Expand

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eagleeyeviking

Dec 30, 2016

While the situations in which the murders happen are far too convenient, And Then There Were None is filled with tension, gothic style and brilliant acting.

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metabad

Apr 22, 2016

First of all, this review will discuss plot points, but it will stay spoiler-free.

My first impression was, that it is has good actors who you will probably know from other appearances on tv/in film and who you will pleased to see again. The show has convincing acting, a good setting andFirst of all, this review will discuss plot points, but it will stay spoiler-free.

My first impression was, that it is has good actors who you will probably know from other appearances on tv/in film and who you will pleased to see again.
The show has convincing acting, a good setting and good atmosphere. It gets the mood right.
But after watching it, I must say that, all in all, it's well crafted and solid, but not more.

I may have seen another screen adaptation of the story by Patricia Highsmith a long time ago, but I haven't read the book this miniseries is based upon.
So my following critique may be on the original story or on this adaptation, I don't know.

First of all, given the fact that the murderer has put a lot of effort in getting the 10 people on the island, the degree to which the murder plot itself relies on chance is remarkable.

First case in point: It relies on the weather, yes, it does.
After the second death, the rest of the guests decide to leave the island, but they can't because it's stormy outside and they can't be taken back by the ferry man.
Otherwise, they would have picked up their bags and would have just left the island. End of story. Really?

The one other thing, that bothered me was, that, if not depending on the weather, the murder plot only works because the guests behave in a certain way, when realizing someone is trying to kill them.
If they would have decided that they would stay together and never go anywhere alone, the killer would have had a big problem, even if only a couple of the guests would have followed that rule.

There is one crucial plot point, in which one guest has to behave in a specific way to create a situation, and the rest mustn't do a specific thing or otherwise it would disclose the killer's identity.
Of course it works and that's way too convenient.

And don't tell me the murder knows what kind of people he's dealing with. He never met any of them in person before the arrival on the island. And you can't predict peoples actions when they wind up in that kind of situation, unless you know them personally and you know them well.

One other thing is: the death of Lombard (Aidan Turner) is bugging me.
He's a man of the gun and he brings one with him. But the way he dies is again, a very convenient coincidence. He doesn't get killed by the unknown murderer.
If he hadn't died the way he did, how would the murder have killed him, a man who's been to war, is young and strong and who doesn't panic when in peril, but who stays calm AND bears a gun?
And yet, his death is arbitrary and couldn't have been planned. Yes: too convenient.

Adding to my major points of critique I want to add one thing:
I don't know how the guests got killed in the original book, but the way they get killed simply lacks irony.
Sure, they die in various, violent ways.
But for an intelligent thriller, I would expect that the causes of their deaths would be related to the criminal acts the murderer charges them, adding said irony. No such thing.

So, if you have nothing to do on a Sunday evening, this mini series will do.
It just didn't really convince me.

************ SPOILER ADDITION *************
For all readers who have already seen it, the following is an explanation of the crucial plot point:
The doctor helps the murderer pretend he's dead. If the doctor wouldn't have done it, the murderer would have had a severe problem continuing with his plan.
Then, when he declares the murderer dead, it would have taken only one of the guests checking for him-/herself or noticing that he's still breathing and it all would have ended right there.
Furthermore, after that situation, the doctor could have refused to meet the murderer somewhere out on the island at night in the stormy weather (is he this stupid?) and thus, staying alive.
Or the doctor could have changed his mind and tell the others.
See? It's relying way too much on chance.… Expand

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futurenicole

Oct 2, 2016

Very disappointing. First, this adaptation was unnecessarily gruesome and graphic, like a cheap horror flick. Second, it's so dully plotted that I got bored almost immediately. I did like the addition of flashbacks that showed more of the characters' backgrounds and true natures. (There's aVery disappointing. First, this adaptation was unnecessarily gruesome and graphic, like a cheap horror flick. Second, it's so dully plotted that I got bored almost immediately. I did like the addition of flashbacks that showed more of the characters' backgrounds and true natures. (There's a particularly good twist with one of them.) Otherwise, the only reason I finished watching was for the costumes and Aidan Turner's gorgeous face! In sum, I'd say, skip this and watch the 1945 version on Amazon video -- or, better yet, bust out your DVD copy of "Clue"!… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 13, 2016
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: December 28, 2015
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: December 27, 2015
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: December 26, 2015