Squadra criminale

Overall I really liked this crime series, having watched many others from the UK, Sweden, and France. Some of the stories are better than others, and the switch off to background drama between Valeria and her mother got a bit boring after awhile, for some reason. I think it is because the mother is so passive and calm that you can't imagine she was ever fired up enough to kill someone, and the switching around just interrupts the flow of the crime investigation. Valeria herself can get tiresome with her inability to ever relax or smile, and her refusal to take more realistic caution (such as having her partner with her to investigate someone dangerous in remote locations- really?) And why is she "sort of" with that much older guy, and living at home, when she could be with her obviously smitten partner or someone like him? But these are minor points of an intriguing series showing me interesting aspects of life in Turin, Italy (and do their grown children always live with their parents?) Looking forward to the second series being on PBS soon!

When my wife started to watch THOU SHALT NOT KILL, she only thought there were 6 episode's. From the very first episode. my wife and I, became completely mesmerized. It is normally me who gets so involved with a tv show. Only this time, it is my wife. When she found out that there were infact 36 episode's, spread over 2 season's, she was very happy indeed.

I, have found each episode extremely interesting. Being a UK citizen, the type of murder mystery show's that i watch are, VERA, Midsomer Murders etc. THOU SHALT NOT KILL, is very similar to those type of murder mystery show's.

Watching tv show's from other european country's and also other country's around the world. Gives me a more understanding of other country's cutler's, fashion and indeed location's etc. Country's like Italy, are not that much different to the UK. Many year's ago, my family and I visited Italy for a holiday. I found Italy to be a wonderful, colourful country and would one day like to return.

I hope, whoever does watch THOU SHALT NOT KILL, enjoys it as much as my wife and I do.

Kind regards Graham

My wife and I watched all 4 seasons (48 episodes) and we both thoroughly enjoyed the series which is usual as we often don't like the same shows. It had interesting murder plots in most all episodes mixed with an ongoing family related mystery theme that weaved through all four seasons. The cast and acting was decent and the Turin area scenery was scenic and interesting. While there was a lot of in-office romantic nonsense among the key players, as well as questionable procedural practices at times, the cast and plots kept things moving for us both. My wife liked the romantic stuff more than me and I enjoyed the many attractive Italian women who appeared throughout. The final episode was a bit of a disappointment to us both and we wondered what the writers and producers were thinking with a series wrap like that. Two thumbs up anyway.

We have a beautiful detective with no affect, who goes off the reservation frequently but always solves the crime in the last five minutes. Yep cookie cutter stuff. It is entertaining and the plots are well drawn out with interesting characters and it does match Denmark's "The Killing" in mood and complexity. The main character needs to be drawn out more, driven and severe can only last for so long. I suspect we are inching towards a gradual unveiling. The series could also be better at broadening the other members of the crime team, because it seems like a one trick pony crew.

The lead actress is so clearly able to think that you can see her insights and perceptions developing right onscreen.