The main character is described as "ambitious" but she's really just extremely needy. Throughout the entire 1st season she is virtually NEVER satisfied. Actress Paula Beer does a tremendous job of portraying the character Jana Liekam. Her face is a canvas upon which we can vividly see the rapidly shifting emotions of Jana. I hated the character, but the acting was incredible.
Another top notch performer was Désirée Nosbusch, who portrayed Christelle LeBlanc, the femme fatale of the series. She's Paula's dark, materialistic Yoda.
Truly, I cannot recall any wooden performances in this series. Overall, the acting was top notch. However, none of the characters in this series are likeable.
Season 1 was essentially a morality play. Although it was not written in a form which makes that clear to the viewer. Some people have complained about the unstable camera work. But I think those criticisms are misdirected. What was TRULY unstable was Jana, the lead character. Bad Banks is a gruelling 300 minutes of non-stop narcissism and psychopathy.
The story was interesting enough for me to finish the first season. And although there was plenty of gratuitous sex, I didn't fast-forward through it like I normally do. The filmmakers found a way to integrate the sexuality in such a way that it never appeared clunky or staged.
I hated the main character. And when Jana cries (which seems like at least once every 10 minutes), it's hard to take because she's either done something dangerous or stupid. IOW: whatever she's crying about is always self-induced. Instead of taking responsibility for her atrocious actions, she cries. It's hard to bear after awhile.
Based on the other reviews, I will stop here and not watch season 2.
Another top notch performer was Désirée Nosbusch, who portrayed Christelle LeBlanc, the femme fatale of the series. She's Paula's dark, materialistic Yoda.
Truly, I cannot recall any wooden performances in this series. Overall, the acting was top notch. However, none of the characters in this series are likeable.
Season 1 was essentially a morality play. Although it was not written in a form which makes that clear to the viewer. Some people have complained about the unstable camera work. But I think those criticisms are misdirected. What was TRULY unstable was Jana, the lead character. Bad Banks is a gruelling 300 minutes of non-stop narcissism and psychopathy.
The story was interesting enough for me to finish the first season. And although there was plenty of gratuitous sex, I didn't fast-forward through it like I normally do. The filmmakers found a way to integrate the sexuality in such a way that it never appeared clunky or staged.
I hated the main character. And when Jana cries (which seems like at least once every 10 minutes), it's hard to take because she's either done something dangerous or stupid. IOW: whatever she's crying about is always self-induced. Instead of taking responsibility for her atrocious actions, she cries. It's hard to bear after awhile.
Based on the other reviews, I will stop here and not watch season 2.