(uk) — Mistresses

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.

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)

Critics on Common Sense Media highlight that it successfully balances "guilty pleasure" soap opera elements with mature explorations of love, friendship, and the dark consequences of affairs. Seasonal Breakdown While mostly well-received