This is apparently a French remake of the Welsh series "Keeping Faith". The Welsh series, which I haven't seen, has two seasons and 20 episodes but "Gloria" has just six episodes so far. There's scope for a subsequent season as we see in the closing minutes of the final episode; I'd certainly watch it if it were to be made.
The storyline was unbelievable on occasion and some of Gloria's actions were over the top. The series was still gripping however despite my having guessed who the archvillain was towards the end of episode four. I had been sure I was right and I was.
The referral to child protection didn't ring entirely true - I used to work in children's services in the UK - unless the French system is completely different. Nor did Gloria's reaction to the social worker's intervention. She's a lawyer, after all, and would have been aware of the repurcussions of her disdain of Mme Faustin.
Others have remarked on Gloria's clothes. It hadn't occurred to me that the actress playing her part might have been pregnant and thus wore heavy, billowing apparel. At one point I wondered if she had no heating in her house and was willing her to take her heavy shawl off indoors. However, it could have just been that she was plump. On the few shots from behind, it would be kind to say that the stern was somewhat bulky. But that didn't really detract from the story. I'm only mentioning it because others have made such a song and dance of this.
So in conclusion, a pleasant few hours and I'm looking forward to the putative next season.
