Incredibly Great
The only criticism I can make is that they didn't continue the series! This is a fascinating glimpse of a rarely-discussed aspect of World War II - the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands. The characters are very human, fully fleshed, and you come to care about them - even the Germans. No one is a true saint, no one is a true hero. The choices the characters must make every day can lead to catastrophe or collaboration.
I really wish there had been a continuation of the series, this is British television at its very best.
Top Drawer WWII Period Drama
The only criticism that can be made of Island at War is that there wasn't a second season and that lack leaves several plot lines unresolved. Other than that sad fact, this is a near perfect drama. Island at War opens on the day that the last British Soldier has left the Channel Islands and the Germans are expected at any moment. The Island government struggles with what to do with limited information and the dawning realization that there will be no help from the British mainland. Residents of the island have the choice to leave the island on the last transports making the trip across the English Channel. For those who have already decided to stay, it is a nervous day of business as usual with produce trucks lining the docks waiting to be loaded with the escaping residents.
The series opens by concentrating on one family, a long married couple and their two grown daughters. Should they stay or should they go? There is ambivalence within the family and the father goes down...
Excellent in every way
Island At War covers a part of WW II history that i knew nothing about and compelled me to find out everything I could after watching it. Excellent writing, production and most nearly perfect acting make this a must-see.
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