Episode 2

A Moody Seven Part Miniseries That Explores The Darkness Of A Small New Zealand Community
The enigmatic seven-part miniseries "Top of the Lake" is a slow burn mystery that takes its time to unravel. But, in many ways, this is more than just a traditional crime drama. The location becomes a significant (if not the most significant) character in a study of a community in isolation. Gorgeous New Zealand locales serve as the exotic backdrop to a land defined by those who inhabit it. It's not an easy place to escape as our heroine (Elizabeth Moss) discovers. As a detective returning to her home town, Moss is undeniably haunted by her past and wanting some form of closure. When an underage girl becomes pregnant, Moss is put on the case and she starts to work out her own demons as well. Can she save both the girl and herself? Beauty and tranquility are juxtaposed with crime and desperation. In the hands of Oscar winner Jane Campion (The Piano), "Top of the Lake" plays to some of the same themes as AMC's recent "The Killing" with a dash of "Twin Peaks" thrown in. It's a dark,...

I keep wanting season 2
so good. subtle, moody, quiet. Has that crooked insight David Lynch films have without the quirky distractions. Beautifully done. Season 2 please!!!

Beautiful and haunting
this is my new favorite show (2nd only to The Newsroom).
The script is thoughtful and provocative. The acting is exceptional. It is a sad and disturbing story, but not without hope. Well done.

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