Recommended until episode 8 then the unrelenting misery becomes too much

This was a fine series - the acting, direction and script worked well together to keep the viewer intrigued. By episode 8, that all changed. The pace slows to a crawl, the script dries up and we're left with nothing much to hold on to. Yes, this is heavy stuff and kudos to the filmmakers for tackling tricky subjects without blinking. But without imaginative pacing and more importantly, humor, to alleviate the oppressive nature of the subject matter, I couldn't continue. Episode 9 begins with even more crying and wailing; instead of giving us a break, the series becomes more grim and glacial, bludgeoning us with unremitting 'reality.' The viewer becomes numb to the horrors being unveiled because the director provides no respite from the almost inhuman barbarism of the characters and circumstances. Perhaps one day I'll finish the last two episodes. I hate to waste the investment that was rewarding until the eighth show. Pity is, episode 8 revealed some interesting twists that should have been fleshed out instead of concentrating on the angst and teeth gnashing of the characters.