Popular Reviews of Borrasca

Another great fiction podcast from QCODE! Excellent soundscapes game to accompany the story. A story, I’m happy to report, with more descriptive dialog with characters saying what they are seeing, so we don’t have to guess what the big banging noises mean! If you like creepy, conspiratorial mysteries, give it a shot!

It's well made and the voice acting is really good. However, it takes a cool horror/thriller story premise and turns it into a trauma ridden violence against women plot device. Hard to listen to and pretty disappointing.

Fairly captivating stuff. Although some of the writing feels a little stiff. The audio work is very good.

Exciting but gruesome.

The good part: good acting and production. Apart from that, the story gets worse over time. It's stalling, using the therapy sesson as an obvious narration device, and when it reaches the end, well: it doesn't make sense. It's too trite, too contrived and lacks realism in its own world logic, while it relies on overexploited shock value.This podcast is based on a story that did well on the internet, but it fails to translate into an eight episode podcast. It's a cheap cash-in, like a movie about slenderman...The last episode ends on a low note - a letter explaining it all, in case the listener didn't get the whole plot, and also to reveal another "shock". At first it felt like the podcast makers didn't trust their audience and had to make the point again, overexplaining, but then it became clear: they don't trust their own story and had little to work with. Just google what the ending is about and save yourself some time.

Woww! Borrasca is amazing ,it's absolutely one of my favorite podcasts. actually it has a wonderful story and it is lit. some podcasts are so boring and you don't want to continue. but this one wasn't like that and if you're looking for exciting and scary podcasts, specially for night , I definitely recommend this. I cannot wait for the second season!!😍💕

This had everything I was looking for in an audio drama thriller. It reeked of high quality and excellent writing. It really felt like a dark Netflix binge and more people should know of this - especially fans of conspiracy, amateur sleuthing and psychological thrillers.

Slow burning thriller with great voice acting and sound. Can't wait for season 2

Hopefully the rest of the podcast comes out soon.

Starts nicely but gets word as it goes on. It ends up being "tell" instead of "show", writing is not that intelligent. Characters are well created and acting is actually good though. Also production and sound design is good. Oh, well.

Writing: AVoice Acting: ASound Quality: A+Sound Creativity:B+Direction: ASam Walker, our protagonist, moves to Drisking (I think it's an anagram for something) MO when he is child. They move because his father got a job with the Sheriff's department in the town. On the first day, he hears a weird sound. The kids he meets are very cagey when he asks what it is. Not long after the move, his sister disappears. Sam believes that his Dad will find her. Years later, he is a bored, resentful teenager and his sister is still missing, along with several other girls. Because he has crush on a girl he goes to a regularly occuring party in the woods, a party that may or may not be related to the missing girls.After the first 10 minutes I was hooked and kept listening until the end. The plot is compelling, the characters are well developed, the voice acting is wonderful (most of the voice actors were professional s), and the sound effects are well placed. Its really slick. Is it the most original storyline? No, I have listened to a lot of podcast mysteries. Did I guess what was going on? kinda. The last time I was surprised was the end of the first season of Game of Thrones. I haven't forgiven George RR Martin for that one. Did the ending shock me? Not really. Did that stop me from listening to it obsessively? No. Don't wake until bedtime to listen you be up half the night listening.Borrasca was a story on r/nosleep that went viral. It has a Wikipedia page if you want to know more. There is sequel Borrasca V, which I understand was demanded by the fans. I read that it leads to a satisfying conclusion. I am not going to read it. I am happy with the unsettling conclusion in the podcast. It seems to fit given what we are going through right now.Disclaimer:Those who can do, doThose who can't do, teachThose who can't teach criticizeI am in the latter category which means I can only offer my opinion. However, I am not the only one with opinions so please express yours.... and don't be intimidated just because I am right😁

First season is a gem. Plot might be a bit too much in terms of believability, but the idea is great. Second season is plain bad in term of plot but that has nothing to do with the production - on the contrary, they did their best to make it bearable, actors are great, sound and music and script are top notch

Wow! What a gem!! Love the writing and production! Impressed by Cole Sprouce's (Disney's Suite Life of Zach and Cody) voice acting props!! He is a fantastic narrator who really sells the trauma he's experienced within the storyline and the effect it's had on his life. Would love to see more like this from the writer!! Excellent work!!

Every episode has kept my attention, and wanting more

Q Code does a great job with all their podcasts. Unique story, little more of a slow burn with this one, still really enjoyable.

Wow! Awesome story and excellent voice acting. I could not wait for the next episode. Borrasca is absolutely a top-tier podcast. Thanks, QCODE!

I had to stop listening mid way through season 1 the annoying teenage stoner drama was so bad. I ended up being curious enough to read how it ended and was really glad I didn't stay for the convoluted mess it devolved into. The voice acting and ambiance was really good, just not my cup of tea.

Rating - 8/10Qcode has a knack for top quality production content and this one doesn’t fail in that department. A twisted and demented psychological thriller that you probably never saw coming. Definitely only for mature audiences. Season two is pretty underwhelming but the first season was amazing and pretty messed up. While a bit slow paced initially, the story takes time to grow on you but is definitely worth a listen.Note: These are only my amateur personal review ratings/thoughts, you are welcome to have your own opinions.

SEASON 1 - 4 starsThat twist at the end made this show.SEASON 2 - 2 starsI regret listening to this season. The first season had mystery, danger, horrifying twists. This season had stupid people go looking for trouble. Hardly any danger until the end. The twist at the end wrap up the story but was too late to save the show. I do not care if they all die.

Some say that season 2 is the hardest to make. But Borrasca season 2 is BRILLIANT! Cole Sprouse really does an excellent job in portraying Sam Walker. The intensity of the story is palpable and it is one of those shows where you drop everything when a new episode is released.