I'm sure those houses are down south. They started filming about January last year, right before we moved. And they were only filming exteriors. Doesn't look like waterfront houses in Pacific Grove or Pebble Beach or even Carmel. Nothing like that in Monterey proper. And the climate and beaches are different and lend themselves to very different houses. Those really look like Southern CA.

I'm taping the show, am two episodes behind. And I just bought the book. Should I read it first, before watching it all? It's really a beautiful show.

I haven't read the book yet, but might after I finish the show. The show has surprised me -- I didn't expect to like it as I'm usually not into shows like that, but the writing, the scenery, the music and even the sex scenes are well done.

I read that Nicole Kidman's house is actually on the Monterey Peninsula, and the rest are in SoCal, with Ziggy's house (the bungalow) being in Pasadena. Nicole Kidman's house is my favorite, with the leafy backyard full of Monterey Cypress trees. And that closet....wow.

Wait a minute......did I miss something....... do we know who's been killed yet?

The houses are beautiful and I'm really enjoying the show. Laura Dern's neurotic Renata is a hoot! Why doesn't Celeste leave her a-hole hubby?!! Great cast, music, scenery.

I too love the homes and their beautiful surroundings!

I think Reese's husband is also going to turn out to be the killer. Maybe he killed the play's director?

joanie, they haven't revealed who is the killer yet or who has been killed yet. akitillery, that would be a good twist! Lots oftheories swirling around about who it could be. Not sure what's happening with Ziggy and Annabella at school - I hadn't thought about it being those adorable twin boys, but it could involve them.

Thanks pipdog! I thought I had missed 1/2 the shebang. I haven't begun to formulate whodunit yet, but it usually is the person you least expect. Maybe the twist will be it's exactly who you suspect.

I did think Amabella being so withdrawn that maybe she is being sexually abused....by her father? Renata's so clueless and self-absorbed I could see it happening under her nose and she wouldn't notice.

Outside.....am I way off base?

I've also read the book, and I'm loving the series. They are doing a great job with it imo. And the houses are stunning. I love the view from Madeline's house the most.

I'm keeping my lips zipped. Anything else I say would take away from the suspense and the speculation, which is part of the fun of this whole story. I was madly speculating who it could be as I was reading.

Outside...haha! Ok.......but now I want to get the book and read it backwards!

Outside, I also thought it was a great book with a surprising ending! Love the show, too!

Joanie, that is so funny, but you need to read about the last 3 or so chapters really. Can't recall exactly, but not just the last one.

I just remembered, there is one small detail about Celeste they haven't included, yet anyway. But it hasn't taken anything away from the story. I just wonder if they will bring it into the story later. I will tell all later if no one is going to read the book.