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maggiebee | 14:32 Mon 29th Aug 2022 | Film, Media & TV
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Anyone watch this new series with Adrian Dunbar last night? On my to watch list but being slated in some quarters today.
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Never heard of it. Is it a spin off or just a new series?
It was ok. I think it will grow on people with each episode.
I have already commented , ugly women and Lesbians.

however......mrs sqad says it might...just might have potential.
It's a new series
"Crime Drama Mystery. Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case. Stars Adrian Dunbar, Julie Graham, Terence Maynard"
Adrian Dunbar is a great actor and I enjoy most things Julie Graham is in
Cheers Barry. Yes I like them both too.

The "twist" seemed obvious too early, nice journey though - e.g. police not wanting their past errors to surface. Could have done without the jazz club.
i agree with EVERYTHING you say!
the bloody jazz singing! The "twist" which was signaled with flashing lights about 20 minutes in!
Too predictable, even before the first hour was gone. I, too, could have done without the jazz. I will watch next week in the hope it improves.
I enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing.
I quite enjoyed it. I'd say the twist (or double twist as it turned out) was hinted at rather than 'flashed up' - we're all born with 20-20 hindsight:-/ And i'll bet none of you never gave it a moment's thought until nearer the end.
The jazz (which i also cannot stand) is to be a regular feature but thankfully isn't that prevalent throughout the two hours.
We have a saying up here: "He can sing nane"

As for Julie Graham, what is she there for apart from gurning over the bar?

On a brighter note, my gaydar is functioning. :-)
I was hoping it would be another George Gently but sadly not.
I like the actors and their acting. I like the setting and the mood. A good story line and a decent length of viewing to get into the plot. I do not like the unlikely scenario of a retired detective returning to 'consult' - it does not happen. Lewis failed with Hathaway and Ridley should have been on the cusp of retirement. Apart from this unrealistic element, the rest I enjoyed.
Are you in the force now paul? According to this article its based on a trend of ex police acting as consultants. https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/ridley-starring-adrian-dunbar-cast-release-date-plot-trailer-and-more
We both enjoyed it, apart from him singing.
It doesn’t have the wow unmissable factor but still worth a watch I feel.
Although the same format(2 hrs encapsulated story) it's no vera
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Watched the first episode last night. Think there will be more about the jazz club to come. Is Ridley a part owner? Certainly has keys to the place. He's not meant to be a singer - he's an ex cop, but "clubby singers" come in all voices. The song he sung was one of my mum's favourites and brought a tear to my eye.
Bednobs, I am retired now and I know there are a few returning officers who make a difference by offering by their experience. However, they do not take such a prominent role in the 'lead' position as Ridley clearly did. It was as if the DI was a fresh DS and Ridley was still the king. The SIO is never a retired officer no matter how clever he or she was.
Should be on at 3pm whilst your sleeping off lunch. Terrible acting, predictable and cliched plot lines. Won’t be watching any more.

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