When I started reading folks' reviews, I was surprised to see how many gushing reactions there were to this series. While I felt compelled to see it through to the end, I was never very entertained by this plodding, monotonous drama. For example, it pales in comparison with a quality cold case show like Unforgotten. To be sure, Unforgotten is fiction, while Steeltown is tethered to actual events; but if you can't find real drama, compelling characters and interesting story lines in your source material, then, perhaps it's better to move on to a different project.
I think that the moviemakers believed that the mere mention of DNA would keep the TV watcher interested. However, Steeltown never surprised the viewer. The whole series was a form of painting by numbers.
I think that the moviemakers believed that the mere mention of DNA would keep the TV watcher interested. However, Steeltown never surprised the viewer. The whole series was a form of painting by numbers.