The Suspicions of Mr Whicher

I only just started watching this. I finished all 4 episodes and see that years ago this show had been cancelled. I greatly enjoyed the character of Mr. Whicher and would have loved to see him grow.

This is one of the best shows I've seen recently. The writing is excellent and acting superb. The production is rich and detailed. If you are used to American shows, as I am, this is very different. Nothing flashy or fast paced. But it's so engrossing that I couldn't wait to watch the next, and then the next, and then it was done. I was so sorry to see there were only four episodes. The tragic character of Mr Whicher, beautifully portrayed by Paddy Considine, is sort of a common man Sherlock Holmes, although I almost hate to make that comparison. Mr Whicher is not driven by ego or fame or glory or money, but always by the search for Truth. I had never heard of the story or character, but I'm so glad I stumbled on this gem.

Absorbing, flawless, outstanding cast, sympathetic but culturally and historically accurate acting, cinephotography, locations, costumes, hair...even the female actors trained to walk the way they would have...every detail excels and raises this production to a proper Gold Standard.

As a specialist in Victorian history, I was extremely impressed with the exactitude of this production's quality and accuracy.

Came across this via my local PBS station and made sure I was able to view all the programmes which upheld the high quality so firmly established at the outset.

A worthy investment in anyone's vid library.

What a wonderful production! Superb attention to detail. Excellent characterisations and performances. I just wish there were more!

Paddy Considine is a great actor. Victorian London is a great setting. This series has brought it to life most vividly. 'To Hell' came close. Its all about candlelight. The British class system, the empire's racism, the dark smelly streets, theyre all here more deeply than other films I can recall.

Les take a moment to examine Whicher as detective and human. I love a melancholy central character. He's a knowing witness to personal trajedy, social injustice and human frailty. Considine sells this amalgam of cliches with undeniable conviction. I love him! The narratives are well written and inolving. The look, mood and Wincher's sadness are what's most memorable.