Murphy's Law

I'm late to the party, but spotted this on Prime and decided to give it a go. I'm really glad I did. This is a fantastic series; well written, with fine acting, and as believable as these shows go. James Nesbitt is perfect in this role; Murphy is a complex and memorable character with plenty of great one liners mixed in.

It's been nearly two decades since it initially aired, and it still holds up well.

I wasn't sure whether I would love Murphy's Law, the fact is I do. It is gripping and very well structured, perhaps a little bleak at times, but hey Taggart is bleak as well, well sort of. One thing I like about Murphy's Law is how it is shot. The photography is very well done, and the scenery is atmospheric. The music also adds to the gritty and tense atmosphere that is evident in some episodes. And then all this is coupled with some brilliant writing that is gritty yet intelligent, taut direction and interesting and well structured story lines. But I can't write this review without mentioning James Nesbitt in the title role of Tommy Murphy, a great actor who gives a superb performance throughout, bitter and indifferent, yet we love him for those reasons. Some episodes are indeed stronger than others, but it is like that with almost every show ever in existence. 10/10 for a very gripping detective series, and well worth watching for Nesbitt especially. Bethany Cox

My wife and I just completed this series. We really liked it. It is very tense due to the undercover assignments that Murphy gets: one mistake and he is dead. James Nesbitt is great as Murphy.

No comedy. No Love, but you have got to like Murphy even a little bit,,,if you like this kind of stuff...Whilst some kids get recruited to go to war - see war and do kill people, very few if any become actors like Murphy...

Murphy (James Nesbitt) has got Screen Presence...He scares the shxt out of me, and that is just on the Telly..

Way more darker than what was actually going on then, and possibly now.

This ain't Starskey & Hutch. - even the Americans had some humour....and this is most definitely not the UK Cop Series, where Bodie had a 3 litre Capri With Doyle - The Professionals..

That was Class, it was also funny.

This is not, and does not reflect reality..

Most soldiers come back from war extremely mentally and physically not well often missing legs (very brave about it).. The last thing they want to do is be a film star, thug, police or an army on any side in Belfast

If i watched any more of this I would Have nightmares. Not suitable for me, nor Children.

Try Apocalypse Now, or Silence of the Lambs.

This show is gripping. In the first season, Murphy is flirting, cracking jokes, and catching bad guys. Then it goes dark, way dark, but thrilling. He's a man who has nothing left to lose and doesn't shy away from the most dangerous situations. Nesbitt here is a far cry from the sad dad of Missing. Very attractive. No wonder all the women in the show are drawn to his extreme masculinity!