I didn't expect to enjoy this crime mystery but was pleasantly surprised by the interesting story and fine script which really did disguise until the final quarter hour who did what to whom. Philip Glenister who plays DCI Danny Lloyd was great in LIFE ON MARS and he's in his element here.
On the negative side, there's little development of the other members of his team apart from ex-lover Hill, but presumably their characters would have been explored in the series which never eventuated. The supporting cast is good with plausible performances all round.
Despite my high rating for this pilot, purely for the story, I'd suggest that the last 5 minutes would be better edited out, because it spoils the possibility of a realistic relationship between the main characters and frankly killed off any possibility of this one-off going into a series.
On the negative side, there's little development of the other members of his team apart from ex-lover Hill, but presumably their characters would have been explored in the series which never eventuated. The supporting cast is good with plausible performances all round.
Despite my high rating for this pilot, purely for the story, I'd suggest that the last 5 minutes would be better edited out, because it spoils the possibility of a realistic relationship between the main characters and frankly killed off any possibility of this one-off going into a series.
