Review by robbiereilly

It's on NHK here in Tokyo now. I had no idea where it came from, who wrote it, nor what it was about.

In other words, totally objective review following:

I love it.

What's more, it's beautiful. Lovely cinematography that harks back to the days of Joan Hickson Miss Marple and 90s Hercule Poirot (no, not that gawdawful 2000s after season 6, which are horrid). Mainly because the digital camerawork resembles good old Arriflex 16mm (used on those older shows).

The acting, locations, vehicles-cars, the lovely, lovely autos-and the Royal Enfield motorbike Bobby rides are all supreme.

Story-wise, I find it hard to follow. But I don't mind that. When I can keep up with a mystery it's not doing its job.

I'm a huge nut on Brit mysteries (before they became 'Britbox' fodder). Been one since Tom Baker was Doctor Who, so I have high standards. Very few-very few indeed-made after 2000 do anything for me. Most use blood and gore to fill in where cleverness and wit were employed in the past.

Here, it's another story. Hugh Laurie dazzles in every facet of his direction.

I've only seen one and half episodes (I missed the first half of the first episode. Sue me).

But I can't wait for the next episode (possibly the final?) to air here in Tokyo, when it all comes together.

Cheers.