Apples Never Fall - BBC 1 drama

I've binged it - bad back was my excuse!
I have read the book. Why move it to US indeed?

I'm watching it and really enjoying it.

I have all her books on audio (looking forward to this week’s new one) & loved Big Little Lies on TV. Nine Perfect Strangers wasn’t such a good adaptation.
Will defintely watch this latest one (although, like others, would prefer them to be set in Australia.)

Watched it all. Brilliant!

Allira

gulligranny

The book was great, can't understand why the location has been changed .. but anything with Sam Neill is a must-watch for me so I'm really spoilt, having recently binge-watched the second series of The Twelve.

Strange really, the book is set in Sydney and the series was filmed on the Gold Coast so why pretend it's America?

At a guess.....American money! I do like Sam Neill, but this was rubbish as far as I was concerned. Watched the first episode to give it the benefit of the doubt, but no.

Binge watched it last night
I liked it, though I couldn’t understand why it was set in America. Scenery was lovely.

Yes. So far so good

I'm on episode 3 now after having a bit of a binge watch during a very wet Sunday afternoon here. I'm enjoying it.

Crossstitchfan

Allira

Bea65

I’m sticking with it … it’s on iPLAYER so with all this rain today going to binge watch… yes finding the Then and Now a bit distracting but do like Sam Neill and also love THE TWELVE .
Annette BENING haven’t seen her much of her in films/dramas and wonder when this was filmed.?

^Filming began in Queensland, Australia and London, England in March 2023, before it was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.^

If filming was suspended, will there be a proper end to this (if we haven’t given up on it before then)!

I think the strike was resolved in November 2023 so presumably they continued then.

Was a bit unsure about it to start with, but soon got into it and enjoyed the first episode so will watch it again next week.

All the episodes are available now on iplayer Crossstichfan

Initially I thought that it was boring -then quickly got into the mystery.
I was sorry when it finished and wonder whether to binge watch it !

Allira

Bea65

I’m sticking with it … it’s on iPLAYER so with all this rain today going to binge watch… yes finding the Then and Now a bit distracting but do like Sam Neill and also love THE TWELVE .
Annette BENING haven’t seen her much of her in films/dramas and wonder when this was filmed.?

^Filming began in Queensland, Australia and London, England in March 2023, before it was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.^

If filming was suspended, will there be a proper end to this (if we haven’t given up on it before then)!

Allira thank u for the information 🙏

Bea65

I’m sticking with it … it’s on iPLAYER so with all this rain today going to binge watch… yes finding the Then and Now a bit distracting but do like Sam Neill and also love THE TWELVE .
Annette BENING haven’t seen her much of her in films/dramas and wonder when this was filmed.?

Filming began in Queensland, Australia and London, England in March 2023, before it was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

I’m sticking with it … it’s on iPLAYER so with all this rain today going to binge watch… yes finding the Then and Now a bit distracting but do like Sam Neill and also love THE TWELVE .
Annette BENING haven’t seen her much of her in films/dramas and wonder when this was filmed.?

pensionpat

I gave up after15 mins

I nearly gave it up around then too, but I stuck it out. It’s ok but just like every other programme that’s been ‘bigged up’ it doesn’t live up to the promise.
I’ll carry on until I decide whether to go as far as the end or not. At the moment, it’s toss a coin time! Just can’t decide.

gulligranny

The book was great, can't understand why the location has been changed .. but anything with Sam Neill is a must-watch for me so I'm really spoilt, having recently binge-watched the second series of The Twelve.

Strange really, the book is set in Sydney and the series was filmed on the Gold Coast so why pretend it's America?

Enjoyed the book, looking forward to seeing how this series develops. The casting looks really good.

I enjoyed the first episode last night and will definitely be watching the next.

I loved the book.

I have enjoyed all of Liane Moriarty's books, but never watched the TV dramas. I have set Apples Never Fall to record, so will give it a try.
If anyone is interested, Liane's latest book is out this week - Here One Moment. I rarely buy books new, but I do pre-order hers and also Santa Montefiore's, which then do the rounds with friends and family before ending up in the local 'bus stop library'.

Agree too with Pittcity it felt compressed.

Missed the start because it began earlier than advertised here. Was disappointed as it was so slow I don't remember Brook being a lesbian in the book? Was she?
The book was good but I think I'll go back to my repeat viewing of Happy Valley.

I stuck with it as I usually find Saturday tv dire but I’m of the same opinion as you Pittcity.