Article by: Belinda Hamilton
Holy crap! Did any of you catch the new program, Ringer, on Channel Ten on Sunday night? (9:30 October 9th)
What a gripping hour it was. I could NOT believe my eyes and as for the twist in the storyline, I think it just broke the mould on how to write a psychological thriller.
K here’s the gist. Sarah Michelle Gellar plays identical twins Bridget and Siobhan (pronounced Shy-bon). Bridget is a recovering druggie and alcoholic, awaiting a court date where she’ll testify against a murderer who understandably doesn’t want to go to jail. Siobhan is the New York socialite complete with husband, penthouse apartment, and high-flying life.
Siobhan asks to reunite with the sister she didn’t want to know up until now. Bridget squirms her way out of her court appointment and they meet in the Hamptons. A day trip on a boat turns crazy nasty when Siobhan goes missing. Bridget assumes her sister’s identity to avoid having to give evidence and to keep her sister’s death a secret.
But seriously, that is just the tip of the iceberg. The storyline is so gnarled and twisted that missing an episode would mean nothing in future episodes would make sense.
Did Siobhan kill herself? Was she murdered?
This is such a far cry from Buffy that the only thing in common is the lead actress, the rest is flipped out crazy, but in the way we all like.
It’s like The Parent Trap meets Face Off.
Check your local guides for more information.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:38 am
ooh, I watched this too, Bel. Loved that it didn’t lag in places, the action and twists just kept coming over and over again.
October 19th, 2011 at 5:15 am
And episode 2 didn’t lag either. Wonder if they can keep up the pace the whole season.