This program does what a lot of British police/detective dramas do which is successfully create a great atmosphere. I say this as I finished the first 3 episodes which was one story, and the ending solution, to me, made little to no sense, but I still enjoyed the program. It has a great protagonist that displays both strength and vulnerability at the same time and is play very well by Tom Burke. His assistant is beautiful and charming and excellent at her job, even though he stumbles upon her through a temp agency. You can see romantic sparks, at least on her part, so they make her current beau and bit of an ass I'm guessing so we won't feel too bad when she finally dumps him for Strike.
As I mentioned the solution to the mystery, specifically who did it, makes no sense, but getting there was a good and enjoyable journey. If you like other British crime TV shows such as Hinterland or Shetland or Wallender then you'll probably enjoy this series too.
As I mentioned the solution to the mystery, specifically who did it, makes no sense, but getting there was a good and enjoyable journey. If you like other British crime TV shows such as Hinterland or Shetland or Wallender then you'll probably enjoy this series too.