Prey - Die Beute

I enjoyed this series, or is it a mini-series?

It's an interesting story. I won't give it away.

The production is very well executed. Good use of available light and normal locations. The acting is very good. Everyone really seems to be living their roles convincingly.

There are a few places I thought the plot kind of faltered.

It should have been either more believable or generated more intrigue. But instead it did neither, opting for a more emotional outcome. Or at the very least kept our protagonist in play.

For example, I would really have enjoyed a bit more detective work and shaking down the bad guys. Finding out more tantalizing clues that lead to more revelations. I enjoy watching crime dramas and cop shows for that aspect. Like the Mike Chiklis show The Shield.

This series has some of that rotten cop aspect but they don't explore it very much. I also wish that they had explored a bit more of the female co-star's life while all this is going on. She is actually the protagonist. And Simm's character would be better described as the anti-hero. Overall pretty good, darn site better than most American TV these days which is all about explosions and cliff hangers.

The themes of both seasons are very similar, give yourself a break between watching them. The acting is excellent and does make up for some contrived plotting.

I only recently caught up with Prey which starred the excellent John Simm. It was a three part series which was a whodunnit drama with a twist. As he is charged with the murder of his wife and child Farrow, who is a detective himself, manages to escape and then goes to investigate the case whilst being on the run from the police at the same time.

The mystery was quite clever because it seemed like it was really complicated but in the end turned out to be really simple. The twist of being on the run at the same time was great and there was some really clever scenes where Farrow escaped in some excellent ways. It had fantastic characterisation and although John Simm is excellent in every role he plays I really thought this was one of the best.

A great drama and it is nice to see ITV being able to now compete with the BBC with high-quality dramas.

As interesting, compelling, and flawed as the three-part miniseries of Season 1 was, I am surprised that not one of the reviewers noted and called out the debt owed to both the US television series and the US movie, The Fugitive. If you've watched (or are watching) Season 1, think about it and you will know what I mean. If you've not yet watched and plan to, think about what I've said as you watch it.

The Brits just seem to have the formula for these types of series..always spot on..better than anything on American and Canadian TV...and anything with John Simm in it is going to be A1 entertainment...

Great series with John Simm only in season 1..the only constant character was inspector Sue Reinhardt who figures in both season 1 and 2. Who is always on the verge of being demoted or fired but always manages to pull things off at the last minute ...season 1 was basically based around the old 60s TV show The Fugitive with John Simm as a police inspector accused of killing his wife and child and goes on the run..very formulaic in twists and turns..a few deceptions to throw you off the main culprit regarding who framed him..very well written..good pace..storyline. Season 2 was a little slower but basically same framed storyline about a prison guard whose daughter is taken hostage. He must conspire with an inmate to help her and her partner to find a past co conspirator and get the 200k in money they previously stole..in order for him to get his daughter back...who is pregnant also..inspector Sue Reinhardt to the rescue again in various unorthodox ways..but gets it done. Great series ..worth the time and a good binge watch..as mentioned Brits do it best!.......Darryl Arrand.