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"
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 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.
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.
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.