The Boy That Never Was (2024)

Storyline

After their son is presumed dead in an earthquake in Morocco, a couple's world is turned upside down when they spot a young boy in Dublin, leading them on a desperate search for the truth.

Review

5.5

“This mini-series begins with promise, then spirals into a convoluted plot with an unsatisfying ending. Strong performances are wasted on a narrative that prioritizes twists over coherence, leaving viewers baffled by its overuse of flashbacks and improbable developments.”

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Recommended For

Viewers who appreciate complex, character-driven dramas with ambiguous endings and are willing to tolerate a slow pace and challenging narrative structure.