Fans of the series have long known that popular Russian sitcoms are remakes of overseas serial films. Not all adaptations pass with great success, but some have taken root so much that they have been going on federal channels for several years. In 2017, Russia and Ukraine presented to the audience a new remake of the Australian series Mysteries and Lies. The reviews were so mixed that it’s worth considering in more detail this high-profile project.
Plot
A small seaside resort town lives a quiet measured life. All neighbors here know each other and it is extremely difficult to hide anything from others. Anton and his wife and teenage daughter have been living here for several years. every morning he jogs along the usual route. But one day at seven o'clock he stumbles upon the body of a little boy. The killed man turns out to be a neighbor boy named Artem. He is only 5 years old. A shocked man returns home to call the police. All clothes are stained with the boy’s blood.
Investigator Koretsky is embarking on an investigation. He is alarmed that Anton touched the body, and last night and night almost erased from his memory. He went over with alcohol, and this aroused suspicion from the operative. He openly declares that from now on Artyom is the first suspect, he should not leave the city. To remove all charges, the man is forced to conduct his own investigation. He soon learns how many secrets his neighbors and even his own family keep. Everyone can be involved in a crime.
The series "Secrets and lies": reviews of Russians
For those who managed to start watching the Australian original version, the domestic version did not cause positive emotions. Excluding names and locality, the series repeats the plot exactly. Despite the good play of the actors and high-quality adaptation, the audience could not move the plot to the Russian expanses. Reviews for the series “Secrets and Lies” are full of criticisms. They say that everything is very protracted, dull, little dynamics, a predictable ending. Some actors were accused of a bad game.
Positive reactions
Good reviews for the series “Mysteries and Lies” abound with enthusiastic statements about an interesting plot, well-chosen actors, and beautiful music. If you do not pay attention to the fact that this is just a remake, then you can safely set the highest score. Olga Lomonosova and Pavel Trubiner in the lead roles aroused a lot of pleasant emotions. For a detective series, the picture has good ratings. Unfortunately, the plot is only secondary, but for those who have not watched the American and Australian versions, this fact will not interfere with the viewing.