Based on the other reviews, I would say the main problem was the book contained a labyrinthine plot and covering that in a mere four episodes required a condensation of the story that was confusing.
Season 3 was overly dependent upon Robin's stupidity. Throughout the episodes we see Robin repeatedly compromising her safety. Walking alone in the dark at night or investigating isolated environs with no backup. So, not surprisingly in this episode the climax is reached by Robin foolishly wandering into danger. Strike offers to go with her BUT NOOOOO, she wanted to go on her own. I found myself yelling at the screen for Raff to kill her. Which, I'm pretty sure, is not what the filmmakers intended.
The interesting part is, the executive writer is J. K. Rowling. You would think she would have developed a female character that is demonstrably smarter than Strike.
What we had in this episode was stereotypical and trite: the unfocused female becomes a damsel in distress. Which leads to a Deus ex Machina ending with Strike charging in to save her.
Overall, the story was somewhat interesting. But there was a constant feeling like elements were missing. Not because of the mystery but because there was not enough backstory.. Two more episodes would have done the trick.
Season 3 was overly dependent upon Robin's stupidity. Throughout the episodes we see Robin repeatedly compromising her safety. Walking alone in the dark at night or investigating isolated environs with no backup. So, not surprisingly in this episode the climax is reached by Robin foolishly wandering into danger. Strike offers to go with her BUT NOOOOO, she wanted to go on her own. I found myself yelling at the screen for Raff to kill her. Which, I'm pretty sure, is not what the filmmakers intended.
The interesting part is, the executive writer is J. K. Rowling. You would think she would have developed a female character that is demonstrably smarter than Strike.
What we had in this episode was stereotypical and trite: the unfocused female becomes a damsel in distress. Which leads to a Deus ex Machina ending with Strike charging in to save her.
Overall, the story was somewhat interesting. But there was a constant feeling like elements were missing. Not because of the mystery but because there was not enough backstory.. Two more episodes would have done the trick.