I agree with the reviewers who said previous episodes were superior to this one. The original series was straight forward crime investigation. But now the writers are trotting out a lot of gimmicks and corrupting the integrity of the series.
Robin is SUDDENLY having panic attacks? They're completely out of character. Why did she panic with the minister? How come we haven't seen her panic with her husband? Or anyone at a party? It's just a writer's disingenuous gimmick. Robin was an interesting character as she was. That character didn't need any "improvement."
How come the filmmakers have Robin and Strike digging AT NIGHT like grave robbers? Why didn't they wait until morning when they could see? That was ANOTHER gimmick and against character. Strike is a practical guy. He would NOT have wandered about at night as was shown. That was the writers attempting to create (unnecessary) suspense.
Then there was the confusing time-travelling back and forth SEVERAL times. Which, judging by the reviews only served to confuse people.
TOO MANY GIMMICKS!
Robin is SUDDENLY having panic attacks? They're completely out of character. Why did she panic with the minister? How come we haven't seen her panic with her husband? Or anyone at a party? It's just a writer's disingenuous gimmick. Robin was an interesting character as she was. That character didn't need any "improvement."
How come the filmmakers have Robin and Strike digging AT NIGHT like grave robbers? Why didn't they wait until morning when they could see? That was ANOTHER gimmick and against character. Strike is a practical guy. He would NOT have wandered about at night as was shown. That was the writers attempting to create (unnecessary) suspense.
Then there was the confusing time-travelling back and forth SEVERAL times. Which, judging by the reviews only served to confuse people.
TOO MANY GIMMICKS!