The first season was enjoyable, the second season less so and the third season even less, with the fourth just becoming annoying. What really undid the whole show for me was the realisation that main character, Ed Buchan, was played by main writer, Steve Pemberton. This was probably why the character, who I did enjoy at first, ended up feeling so redundant and played up, with irrelevant story lines and cliché 'nice guy who does no wrong' characteristics. The seasons fall into a strict course of action and utilise repetitive imagery and symbols, so if you read the story lines based off of precedence the killer reveals themselves almost immediately. Some positives? Mainly likable characters, good editing and cinematography; making it an aesthetically pleasing and deeply gritty watch. The perversion of the crimes and the empathy that is built up for DI Chandler, and his at times crippling desire to succeed, does make for it to be an entertaining series. Overall, the show was moderate. Even though I didn't like the later series, I am still upset that it got cancelled.
Review of Whitechapel
