Commodity: Part 1

Series 17 opens up with Commodity, an episode which highlights anti semitism in Britain, a plight which sadly as prevelant in 2018.

The story splits into two strands, the body found in the rubbish tip, and the home invasion killing. Both offer plenty of intrigue, plus there's the added interest of the hot headed footballer.

Nikki's clearly affected by Leo's death, I like the way it was handled, she's clearly down, but the show isn't overly depressing.

Well acted, Alex Norton is good as the angry football chairman. It's French actor Hugo Becker that stands out as the talented, bit troubled footballer Isaac. Liz Carr is starting to get more screen time, from this season onwards she became one of the best characters, so cutting with her remarks, I loved how she took her new boss down. It would be a while before I took to Thomas.

It's as graphic as ever with bodies chopped out, so not a good idea to watch this eating food.

And to continue with the title of my review:- Because it's all gone Totally Off Piste.

New Guy (Leo's Replacement) has the personality of a Snail and he is immediately unlikeable with the acting ability of an Extra from a Daz commercial.

The 2 detectives having Some form of relationship?(why is this even part of this Episode!!) WHO WRITES THIS STUFF!!

All we need is Nikki to be Killed off next and it will complete The Silent Witness Demise.

When murders are committed, a mother and her autistic son, we are taken into the world of high priced soccer. A particularly obnoxious player who has a lot of talent becomes embroiled in the investigation. He has trouble staying away from beautiful women. One sleeps with him, records their activities, and tries to extort him. He is really unlikeable. There is more death. We are also introduced to Leo's replacement. The two stars immediately turn on him. Nikki, in her petulant way, is hostile from the start. The guy is a bit overbearing, but he is being mistreated. Leo's spectre haunts the facility.