Mistresses (uk) Review

The lead cast—Sarah Parish, Sharon Small, Orla Brady, and Shelley Conn—receives high praise for their "outstanding" and "believable" performances.

These are generally considered the show's peak, described as "glossy, gripping, and downright provocative" by IMDb reviewers. Many viewers on Amazon UK call it "addictive" and "one of the best shows the BBC ever did." Mistresses (UK)

While mostly well-received, some reviewers found the storylines "ridiculous" or "silly" at times. A few critics argued that the show occasionally relied on "unbelievable cardboard stereotypes" and moralistic endings where infidelity always led to disaster. The lead cast—Sarah Parish, Sharon Small, Orla Brady,

The British version of Mistresses (2008–2010) is widely regarded by critics and audiences as a superior, more grounded predecessor to the glossier American remake. It is praised for its "darker edge" and realistic portrayal of four complex women in Bristol whose lives become entangled through infidelity and secrets. A few critics argued that the show occasionally