Have always been a big fan of detective/mystery shows from a fairly young age, well since starting secondary school.
'Inspector Morse', 'A Touch of Frost', 'Midsomer Murders' (in its prime), 'Law and Order', 'Inspector George Gently', 'Criminal Minds', 'Murder She Wrote', you name them to name a few. 'New Tricks' has also been a favourite from the start (despite not being the same without the original cast in recent years). Although it can be corny at times (in an endearing sort of way) it has always been perfect for helping me relax in the evenings. Something that was needed during all the hard times endured in school.
"Romans Ruined" is another one of the best episodes of Season 11 and one of the better episodes of the post-prime period.
There are times in the latter stages where the episode is a touch convoluted. Actually though the case is a very interesting one, with enough twists and suspects to keep one guessing regardless of it not being exactly novel material.
Will admit to starting to get used to the new team dynamic and they work pretty well together. It is charming and likeable, if not as sparkling or fresh as the original one and none of the characters are as strong as Brian. Sorry to keep mentioning this, just my stance.
Danny's subplot fits well and is handled sympathetically and with genuine heart. It is generally one of the better done team personal life subplots in terms of feeling real and that it doesn't distract anywhere near as much as some of the others.
Visually, "Romans Ruined" is slick and stylish as ever. The music is a good fit and the theme song (sung with gusto by none other by Dennis Waterman himself) is one of the catchiest for any detective/mystery show and of any show in the past fifteen years or so.
The writing is thoughtful and classy and Sasha has settled well and her confidence is growing all the time.
All four leads are never less than very good, Nicholas Lyndhurst especially, and the support is solid.
On the whole, very well done. 8/10 Bethany Cox
'Inspector Morse', 'A Touch of Frost', 'Midsomer Murders' (in its prime), 'Law and Order', 'Inspector George Gently', 'Criminal Minds', 'Murder She Wrote', you name them to name a few. 'New Tricks' has also been a favourite from the start (despite not being the same without the original cast in recent years). Although it can be corny at times (in an endearing sort of way) it has always been perfect for helping me relax in the evenings. Something that was needed during all the hard times endured in school.
"Romans Ruined" is another one of the best episodes of Season 11 and one of the better episodes of the post-prime period.
There are times in the latter stages where the episode is a touch convoluted. Actually though the case is a very interesting one, with enough twists and suspects to keep one guessing regardless of it not being exactly novel material.
Will admit to starting to get used to the new team dynamic and they work pretty well together. It is charming and likeable, if not as sparkling or fresh as the original one and none of the characters are as strong as Brian. Sorry to keep mentioning this, just my stance.
Danny's subplot fits well and is handled sympathetically and with genuine heart. It is generally one of the better done team personal life subplots in terms of feeling real and that it doesn't distract anywhere near as much as some of the others.
Visually, "Romans Ruined" is slick and stylish as ever. The music is a good fit and the theme song (sung with gusto by none other by Dennis Waterman himself) is one of the catchiest for any detective/mystery show and of any show in the past fifteen years or so.
The writing is thoughtful and classy and Sasha has settled well and her confidence is growing all the time.
All four leads are never less than very good, Nicholas Lyndhurst especially, and the support is solid.
On the whole, very well done. 8/10 Bethany Cox