The Pact (2021)

Sundance | Sundance Now | AMC+ | Sundance TV | Release Date: December 2, 2021

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The TimesCarol MidgleyOct 25, 2022

Season 2 Review: If you like your dramas slow, and I mean very slow, you’re in for a treat with The Pact. However, I suspect that it might have been too leisurely for many, who might not see it through to six episodes. This would be a pity because, I can tell you, it packs a cracking twist towards the end (all episodes are available on iPlayer) and deserves credit for its originality, if not its nimbleness at getting to the point.

The IndependentSean O'GradyNov 8, 2021

Season 1 Review: There’s potential here, and the writing (Pete McTighe) and the cast are strong (Rakie Ayola is also excellent as the intimidating lead detective, as is Eddie Marsan as Jack’s grieving dad), but the premise does seem far-fetched. Read full review

iEmily WatkinsOct 25, 2022

Season 2 Review: Cosy enough to snuggle down with as the nights draw in, but not so formulaic that you might drift off on the sofa, The Pact proved eminently absorbing. Read full review

The GuardianRebecca NicholsonNov 8, 2021

Season 1 Review: This is one of those dramas where the audience quickly has to make peace with the fact that every single character can and will make the worst possible decisions, or the plot would grind to a halt. Read full review

The TimesCarol MidgleyNov 8, 2021

Season 1 Review: We must suspend disbelief for drama and I strongly suspect this will get better. I enjoyed the dialogue. Read full review

The TelegraphJasper ReesOct 25, 2022

Season 2 Review: I’ve trudged through to the end of episode five (all six are available as a box set) and, stepped in so far, I suppose I need to see the far-fetched plot do its thing. But six hours is too generous a portion of thin gruel. Read full review

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