I had never heard of this procedural comedy/drama and love it. Luckily, UKTV + has all 4 seasons available so I'm binge watching it.
As others have said, the part could have been written for Davidson. He's perfect for the role of a meek, unassuming and insecure copper who takes all the flack from his colleagues without bitterness and still loves his childhood sweetheart even though they are going through a trial separation and she's dating all sorts of other men.
He temporarily lodges with his best mate "Mod" who is a great comedic foil but also a good listener and often comes up with gems of wisdom that steer our Detective Constable Davies in the right direction. He cleverly solves all his cases.
The only thing I don't enjoy is the derision he takes from his boss and co-workers. They act as if he's hopeless yet he's the only one that seems to work and he solves all the cases he's given plus more. His alcoholic Guv actually has a soft spot for him after he saves his career a few times and, although he says he'd never be promoted, he does recognize his skills.
Having him be so meek is hard to accept but he makes it work. In one episode he tells his wife he's not like a sexy superhero but likes to put up the shelving on a Saturday... and I think it gave me insight into why he's so affable and not pathetic.
The plots are well-written and the acting and production values are great. I can tell I'm going to wish there were a lot more seasons.
As others have said, the part could have been written for Davidson. He's perfect for the role of a meek, unassuming and insecure copper who takes all the flack from his colleagues without bitterness and still loves his childhood sweetheart even though they are going through a trial separation and she's dating all sorts of other men.
He temporarily lodges with his best mate "Mod" who is a great comedic foil but also a good listener and often comes up with gems of wisdom that steer our Detective Constable Davies in the right direction. He cleverly solves all his cases.
The only thing I don't enjoy is the derision he takes from his boss and co-workers. They act as if he's hopeless yet he's the only one that seems to work and he solves all the cases he's given plus more. His alcoholic Guv actually has a soft spot for him after he saves his career a few times and, although he says he'd never be promoted, he does recognize his skills.
Having him be so meek is hard to accept but he makes it work. In one episode he tells his wife he's not like a sexy superhero but likes to put up the shelving on a Saturday... and I think it gave me insight into why he's so affable and not pathetic.
The plots are well-written and the acting and production values are great. I can tell I'm going to wish there were a lot more seasons.