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Robert Pastorelli tried. The problem with this Americanized version of a great British series was the story lines didn't translate well. The story lines are so British. They would have been better off taking the characters and writing completely new scripts. It might have worked better if the series took place in New York. The LA area just didn't seem to fit with the dark feel of the show, all that sunshine just didn't work. I watched all of the episodes, waiting for an original storyline, never happened.

It was an admirable effort to bring a good show to American television. But poorly executed.

After reading everyone's comments, I felt the need to add my own. This is one of my all time favorite shows. I explained to my mother why she didn't "get" British television. She watched an episode of Cracker with me and just didn't get it. My explanation: Unlike most American shows, you have to pay attention to British shows. They require the use of your brain. I love the character of Fitz and doubt anyone but Robbie Coltrane could have done the role justice. Most American TV is crap. I read a lot, usually with the TV playing in the background and have no trouble keeping up with whatever drivel is on. When one of the inspectors was killed on the show, I felt as if I'd lost a friend. How I long for the days when A&E broadcast decent shows like this one. This was one of the first series I purchased on DVD. I only wish there were more.