I like crime/ drama/ thrillers very much. And I do love Europpean take on that area of tv, however, I didn't expect what I have experienced while watching that one. It was deeply disturbing, with some graphic scenes and pretty much depicting human filth in all possible forms. It was very depressing in that extent. And although I watched it awaiting the solution for the whole time - right until the very end, I wouldn't return to re-watch it because I felt exhausted, as if I was in that small town, at the time of those events. For those wo will think "So it's not worth watching" I say - that only proves how good the story is written and executed. Yoann Blanc's acting is a-ma-zing, he presented the rapid mental deterioration in a very beliavable way. His growing suspiciousness is shared by the viewers, although you do realize that he overdoses time and time again and that pills push him over the edge. But you still keep on watching to see whether he was right, what will happen with him... I highly recommend, however - bear in mind that it's not a relaxing tv show for Sunday binge-watching.

Being a fan of Nordic and UK crime dramas, I try, from time to time, to widen my horizons and watch works with similar approach coming from other countries. A couple of times I have also come across Belgian related series and liked them rather lot.True, they have all been Flemish ones. La trêve is the first one made in Wallonia, thus the basic language in French and the venues are so different from cities like Antwerp or Ghent... As I realised soon that the makers have liked Nordic Noir, I began to share the common feelings very soon, regardless of unknown performers and unvisited areas. The characters seemed realistic, I did not figure out the wrongdoer, the twists were there and not over-sophisticated; it is evident that a small community has its own secrets as well. Well, the pace was not even as the last episodes started to sum up the events perhaps too hastily, after rather slow progression before, and the parallel psychiatrist interview revealed some moments too soon. Nevertheless, La trêve is a thrilling series, unless you like constant chases and cops having cute appearance and fancy cars...

The Break is a murder mystery set in a small European village. As the mystery unfolds, it seems the suspect is easily found, but as the investigation goes deeper, a entire web of deceit is unfolded and almost no one in the village is free from suspicion. SPOILER ALERT: Character development & plot******************** * * * this begins to have an effect on Inspector Peeters' (the main character) sanity. The mystery is finally revealed and it's truly surprising; a very satisfying and suspenseful murder mystery.

La Trêve is a true discovery in the list of Belgian fiction. It stands out with its photography, often combined with very good directing, notably in the dream scenes which add to the overall experience. La Trêve contributes to the Belgian tradition of an uncomplicated display of socially unsophisticated villagers, and is at moments humorous. The plot goes along, without excelling. Acting is very good, with a variety of likable and less likable characters. The story is a bit too long, specifically the very beginning and the part before the plot.