Kicking off with thrill and action, the show loses momentum, ultimately weighed down by overused crime tropes and predictable storytelling.

Zawadie uncovers family secrets and is drawn into a world of crime by her boyfriend's dangerous double life.

It follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle.  

Even with its faults, 'Subterranea' shows great promise as Kenya's bold foray into science fiction and speculative storytelling.