Creators:
Steven MoffatDirected by:
Paul McGuiganScreenplay:
Steven MoffatCinematography:
Tony Slater LingCast:
Stanley Tucci, David Tennant, Dolly Wells, Lydia West, Dylan Baker, Kate Dickie, Lyndsey Marshal, Tilly Vosburgh, Simon Delaney, Atkins Estimond, Louis Oliver (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(4)
Plots(1)
An American death row prisoner with a sideline in solving mysteries helps a young British journalist search for a friend who's suddenly disappeared. (Netflix)
Reviews (2)
I can't recall the last time I enjoyed a BBC-produced series this much. Lately, I've been more accustomed to politically correct propaganda, which often spoils many good stories (like Terry Pratchett's). So, I was completely unprepared for this. From the very first episode, I was excellently entertained, and I found myself forgiving the creators for many shortcomings because it was clear that they didn't take themselves too seriously. / Lesson learned: How to become a murderer against your will quickly and easily. ()
I enjoy this BBC style of drama series — interesting themes packed into three or four episodes with stellar performances. The limited runtime keeps the plot moving without unnecessary filler, which is often a problem with longer series. However, the premise in this one felt incredibly absurd. David Tennant delivers a great performance, but his character's situation is so far-fetched that it seems like it was concocted by someone not thinking clearly. ()