The BBC's latest drama, Two Weeks in August, has been met with a wave of criticism from viewers who took to social media to express their disappointment. The series, which premiered on Saturday night, follows a group of friends reuniting for a summer getaway in Greece.
Many viewers described the show as 'boring' and 'predictable', with some saying they gave up watching within minutes. One person wrote on X: 'They're all loathsome so I've given up halfway into the first episode.' Another added: 'Two Weeks in August is dire and boring! Not even filmed in Greece but filmed in Malta. We gave it 20 minutes.'
Sound quality was another common complaint, with several viewers noting that the audio was 'muffled' and difficult to hear. One viewer commented: 'Why, in all BBC dramas, is the sound so muffled & unintelligible, it's such a struggle.'
Despite the backlash, some viewers enjoyed the drama, praising lead actress Jessica Raine. One person said: 'Quite enjoying this,' while another added: 'SO nice to see Jessica Raine in Two Weeks in August on BBC1.'
The series, written by Catherine Shepherd, stars Jessica Raine as Zoe, a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy. The official synopsis teases that an illicit kiss quickly turns the dream vacation into a nightmare. All eight episodes are available to binge-watch on iPlayer, with new episodes airing weekly on BBC One.
