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[Closed] Spiral on BBC4. Any good?

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Really enjoyed The Killing on iPlayer. Looking for something new to watch.

So has any one watched Spiral?


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 8:08 pm
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yeah really good, worth a watch.


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 8:13 pm
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I like it. Gritty and human.


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 8:26 pm
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The other 2 series are pretty good as well.

Try swedish version of Wallander as also good.


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 8:41 pm
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So far this series isn't as good as the earlier ones have been, but it's still good. It has a very much faster pace that the Killing with much more hand held camera work. I find the violence of the police a bit hard to handle but, having never lived in France, I don't know whether this is a fair representation. I also thought my French was reasonable but I really struggle to understand it.


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 8:42 pm
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Thanks will give it a go.
Yes the original Wallanders are great.


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 9:23 pm
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I find the violence of the police a bit hard to handle

To be honest, I find it a bit overdone, overacted and disappointing. Was really hoping for better.


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 9:46 pm
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I'm struggling to get into it to be honest....although that may be because I hadn't seen the earlier series. The Killing grabbed me straightaway, to the point I was actively looking forward to each week's double bill. I hadn't felt like that about a telly programme for years. Spiral isn't as subtle, and it doesnt seem to flow as well. Will stick with it, maybe it's a grower.


 
Posted : 14/04/2011 9:51 pm
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saw the 1st one really enjoyed it, not seen the 2nd so feel i have missed something was it on BBC4? but will stick with it..loved the Killing and Wallander also..


 
Posted : 15/04/2011 12:13 am
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Loved the 1st and 2nd series will be checking this out!


 
Posted : 15/04/2011 1:21 am
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Started watching the 3rd series last night, just as good as the first two. Easily my favourite police drama.


 
Posted : 16/04/2011 6:49 pm