qui_j

Really wanted to like this but the way the story is told is just too confusing. The first episode is just a series of different and unconnected scenes, that appear to be randomly stuck together. Some of the scenes have short terse dialog, which makes no sense. Little context is provided , so the assumption would be that viewers already know the story. Lighting of the sets seem to be at a premium, and the scenes are so dark at times, one can just make out shadows moving around. After a while, one becomes disengaged and disconnects as well!

This series told an engaging story that keeps viewers attentive and locked in until the last 2 episodes. There seems to be a break at this point and a mad rush to try and tie up loose ends. It doesn't work well as the narrative seems to become illogical just to get a quick resolution to the events that took place. The star of the show is the grandiose setting of the wilderness. The acting is average, not great, and sometimes comes across as amateurish. The fact that the story arc is completed in season 1, it's impossible to know what season 2 will be about.

This series has been around a long time with Brenda Blethlyn practically owing the character. Her curmudgeonly ways are not attractive, and it's a wonder any of her "staff" even stay to work with her. The episodes are kind of hit or miss. Some are comprehensible while others have plot events, however illogical, introduced to make the narrative work! Seriously, what Chief Inspector of police would be meeting in cafes or restaurants with suspects in the case, or interviewing them in the comfort of their homes, alone? The wind up at the end of each episode does not always explain things well. It's watchable fantasy , but be prepared for a lot of repetition with little in the way of character development.