Patience

Whilst investigating a case, DI Metcalf encounters Patience, a young employee who works at records, an autistic young woman, with a razor sharp brain and a skill for spotting patterns, Metcalf persuades Patience to join her team.

I haven't seen the original series, so I can't compare, so my words are based purely on Channel 4's series.

I was honestly blown away by the quality of this series, I genuinely wasn't expecting it to be as good as this, what a tremendous first run, my only hope is that more follow.

The best thing Channel Four have done for quite some time, it truly is a cut above.

Every single episode is beautifully crafted, clever and intriguing, what a totally refreshing series, unlike anything else on the box right now.

I've always been a fan of Laura Fraser, and she is excellent, but this series is stolen by the sublime performance of Ella Maisy Purvis, who is genuinely sensational as Patience, acting of the highest order.

I love seeing Patience developing, and seeing an increase in her confidence as the series develops, if you have anyone close to you, who is autistic, you'll see some indicators, I certainly do.

Please Channel four, we need more.

9/10.

As a person with autism, I enjoyed this show very much. The way Patience is portrayed as someone on the spectrum is so well done. It made me shed some tears, which is rare for me. Her emotions and reactions are very recognizable for me, but of course not all. Every person with ASD is different.

Laura Fraser shines as well, making me feel as if I could seek comfort with her character. Great casting, all of them.

The music is fantastic as well, the intro theme keeps lingering in my head. The melodies are so bittersweet, complementary to the story and the main character's arc. I can't wait for the next season!

This has to be one of the best detective shows I have seen in years , story line catches you and pulls you in. I have watched all 6 episodes and am now sitting praying for more . So prepare to be begging for more.

As the father of a son on the spectrum I found this show in most spot on. One or two peace's of it were a bit unbelievable of which were the flashbacks otherwise it was spot on. Where she obsessed over items and doesn't like being touched but yet hugs the DI B'a son is very plausible as someone on the spectrum can feel accepting of one person but not another. As for the premise of the show I can really see it with the obsessions that a person on the spectrum can have they don't give up until they have learned or finished what thier doing. My son learned 4 languages 2 of which he did in 7 months.and sat his final exams in secondary school (high school) and passed with honors.

While Patience is pretty good in itself I have given it just six stars as it really doesn't hold a light to the french version, Astrid: Murder In Paris.

The acting is fine but Astrid (played by Sara Mortensen) takes it to awhole new level with the idiosyncrasies and details.

The stories are the same as those from the first series of the french version but just felt a little flat with the interaction between the main characters with the Astrid cast being more connected and their humour adding a bit of fun to the whole thing.

If you haven't seen the french series I implore you to give it a try (if you can stand reading subtitles) as Sara Mortensen is an absolute joy to behold.

Patience is an extremely poor remake of Astrid and Raphael, a long running French / Belgian production that has just ended its fifth series. Unlike its far superior portrayal of Astrid and her neurotypical difficulties, which are explored in much greater detail and far more sympathetically, Patience falls short of the mark in so many areas. As a person who has raised foster children who were on the autistic spectrum, Patience simply doesn't do justice to their trials and tribulations. Those wishing to watch a far more intelligent and extremely empathetic portrayal of the autistic spectrum, should search for Astrid and Raphael, as it is readily available for download or streaming, and is a sumptuous feast by comparison.