The Suspect

Psychologist Doctor Joseph O'Loughlin rescues a man's life, despite suffering with Parkinson's, but Joe goes from hero to villain, as he's suspected of murder.

We seem to be having something of a purple patch for drama once again, The Suspect is another cracking watch. A very watchable, well paced give part series.

Ok, so it's not the most original show you're ever going to watch, and there is a degree of inevitably about it, but despite that, it's good, it's very good. The first episode is an edge of the seat, nail biter, it serves to grab your attention, similar sort of vibes to The Bodyguard, I don't mean the story or cast, but the big drama of it. The final episode was excellent also, it was very satisfying.

A bearded Aidan Turner is excellent, for me though it was Bobby Schofield who stole the show, the pair were fantastic throughout.

Well made, well produced, it was visually very appealing. I'd happily watch it again.

8/10.

I watch a lot of crime and drama TV shows and I've got to say this, the pair of detectives investigating this case has to be the worst pair of detectives I've seen in my life.

They show no regard for the truth and actual events and their only mission is to fit whatever happens into their narrative, no matter how stupid and far fetched their theories actually are. Last few episodes are so painful to watch because they are few steps behind literally every single time. This is just horrible police work and extreme incompetence. Not believable at all.

It's hard to focus on the rest of the show when these two play such a big part in it.

Usually I switch off when these dramas come on , they are always so predictable and annoying.

But, for some reason , which I cannot explain , this one has me gripped !

Perhaps it is Aidan Turner's character , he is brilliant in this , I cannot figure if he is guilty or not !

I find myself bemused at times by the lead detectives attitude , he is like a dog with a bone , and it is a bit odd that he is not willing to investigate other avenues and suspects , when , clearly there is evidence to suggest that it could very well be someone other than Dr. O'Loughlin.

So to sum up , Its all a bit bonkers , but strangely addictive !

It isn't going to win any Bafta's but there's a strong cast here led by Aidan Turner with a splendid beard - and it has a half-decent plot. One aimed at Harlan Coben fans who like a good whodunnit potboiler with lots of twists and turns.

Production values were generally good, it looked stylish. The soundtrack was a bit paint by numbers but generally the show was well put together.

Storyline sometimes felt a bit far-fetched, particularly the opening scene and his Parkinson's diagnosis seemed to be a bit of a tacked on gimmick, perhaps it will become more significant as the show develops.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers its definitely worth a look.

A far-fetched whodunnit which could have been really enjoyable had it not been for the gross incompetence of the detectives on the case.

The far-fetched nature of the plot is standard fare so should be expected and can easily be ignored but as many reviewers have already said the characterisation and decision making of the detectives is awful. This can be forgiven early on but in the latter episodes, it starts to make the story unwatchable.

I found the final episode a chore to watch and this had little to do with the resolution of the mystery. Given this is likely meant to be the first in a series of stories, I wince at the idea of having to see either of these two detectives again (and that's not down to the actors).

Good performances by the lead and some of the supporting cast. If deciding to watch, lower your expectations as the story progresses, in that way, you may find it worthwhile.