Dark Heart

Had I known this wasn't a complete series but a canceled one I wouldn't have bothered. I did enjoy it though. Only criticism is none of the female characters were likable.

DI Wagstaffe comes across as a fairly competent detective, but he seems to rely on feelings more than logic in his personal life. Considering the severity of the crimes he investigates there seems to be a marked lack of support officers. For example in episode 3 & 4 it seems that Special Branch should have gotten involved considering the possible international connections of the criminals. We also see a surprising lack of discipline in handling evidence with some left lying on his desk instead of being logged in and properly stored. This series is not up to the normal standard of the better British police procedurals.

The plot lines are ok but the show is let down by poor acting and 2 dimensional characters. Tom Riley isn't very convincing as a tough cop who plays fast and loose with the rules and it seems he's unable to act without something in his hands.

I'm trying to watch with interest but it is so slow and boring that my concentration is frequently lapsing, so I'm writing this review instead. The deadpan characters aren't helping either.

Is the storyline hard to follow or are my lapses to blame?

I just started watching the first season of Dark Heart directed by Colin Teague yesterday afternoon and had to pause on episode 5. I returned to it today and got to episode 6 and to my surprise that was the end. WHY!? This show left me hanging on so many levels. It will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat trust me (especially episode 6). I for some reason thought there were 8 episodes... Please, please let there be another season 2 and 3....so I/all those who enjoyed this first season can see what happens next. I think the acting in the show portrayed by Tom Riley(DI Will Wagstaffe), Anjli Mohindra(DC Josie Chancellor), and, Charlotte Riley(Juliette), and, Miranda Raison(Sylvie) is top-notch. Can't wait for more... 👌👍