Not a fan of the ex-Spooks lead blokey – would have preferred someone like Philip Glenister, i.e. a more geezer-like character. But he’s grown on me as has the series.
Thinking about it I probably enjoy the use of language more than anything else. Plus I’m always a sucker for Victoriana.
Been enjoying this series too, thought it would be pants but proven wrong, only complaint is i have to really pay atention to the dialogue due to its use of the period language and it being so quiet its easy to miss key moments/clues.
only complaint is i have to really pay atention to the dialogue due to its use of the period language and it being so quiet its easy to miss key moments/clues.
The dialogue works well, I guess they have worked hard for it to be authentic?
New fangled technology being introduced. Just slightly short of being steampunk but opening up the possibility for other productions.
only complaint is i have to really pay atention to the dialogue due to its use of the period language and it being so quiet its easy to miss key moments/clues.
Maybe stick to something on ITV then…
Didnt say i didnt like it, just i have to really pay attention or i miss a key point, like the poison references…but thanks for insulting me.
I was exactly the same, loved the first episode but really struggled to hear them. Ran the next episodes through the external speakers on the DVD/pseudo surround system and suddenly it made sense.
I assume it has been mastered for the subsequent DVD sales and to my ears is inpenetrable on my standard tv speakers.
I think its excellent too, love the language and cod Victorian Environment.
Enjoying it a lot, but it really needs good speakers for me to hear it and the continuity is lax. The scratches swapping from cheek to cheek last night was distracting to say the least.
Not one comment about Police Brutality and cover ups!
This is meant to be STW – you should all be ashamed of yourselves!
We need a public enquiry into this documentary as I’m sure that City of London Police inspector was altering his notebook, and the Police and Prostitutes are too friendly as well.
I’m glad others were struggling to hear it. Thought i might be going deaf.
Excellent series, could do with being a tad longer, they seem to solve the crimes rather quickly…not as quick as The Bill though
At the conclusion of the entertainment I find myself conversing with my dear wife in a somewhat unfamilar manner. Indeed one that is unsuitable for the times in which we now reside. I fear it is catching.