The Commander: Windows of the Soul

Father Thomas Martin is found brutally stabbed in his church. He used boxing to reform local thugs and bring calm to the community which rioted years before. Police was not welcomed in the estates back then. Commander Clare Blake leads the investigation. Denny Wade is an early suspect after serving ten years for killing his wife. Jack Bannerman is a local leader and a thug during the riots. Jimmy Bannerman is his son following his boxing father. DCI Doug James reveals that he was involved in a deadly riot incident.

After turning the show into a procedural, it continues to be somewhat slow. The police team doesn't have the earlier personalities. It's only Blake and Doug James that really stands out with their own identities. Jack Bannerman seems a little fake as the reformed thug. It would be more interesting for him to be in a suit and tie. Jimmy is kind of interesting. There is maybe enough material for 2/3 of the running time.

I am loving this series more and more with each episode!! Season 3 is my favorite so far the suspense built with twist and turns... however I particularly liked the guest characters in season 3... Inspector Van Husien and the endearing "Reginol" the relationships that evolved in the middle of searching for a true Monster serial killer..The Commander and Inspector Van Huein's role with each other cracked me up .. he was out of the box .. he was very smart and an excellent detective having a very childlike manner about him... in the end I believe he impacted her life deeply...also the character of "Reginol' was exceptionally endearing ...in all of the Seasons so far I'm amazed at the pace and tension these detectives work under.. I am looking forward to watching all the Seasons ... I love this series.. excellent I say!