The Last Detective - Series 1
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Movie Reviews of The Last Detective - Series 1
Movie Review: English Crime Series
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a long-time fan of "All Creatures Great and Small" I was curious to see Tristan Farnan (Peter Davison)play another character. He did a supurb job of acting in this series, however, the plots were somewhat off-beat and not very uplifting. This was due, in part, to the locations used in the filming -- lower middle class neighborhoods with graffiti abounding. I know this is realism, however, England has so many gorgeous settings, it was disappointing that the director chose to use only the ugliest urban blight in his background shots. All in all, I doubt I will purchase additional series of "The Last Detective".
Movie Review: Dissappointed without closed captions
Summary: 1 Stars
I planned to purchase this series until I discovered that closed captions were not available. It's difficult enough to understand rapidly spoken American English and equally difficult to comprehend mumbled English spoken by British actors.Movie Review: Peter Davison hits the mark again
Summary: 5 Stars
Everything I've ever seen with Peter Davison has been a 5 star success. He is genuine, real, and a consummate actor. "The Last Detective" Series is no different. I've seen all of the episodes of the first four series and one thread runs through each program--- a truly kind,thoughtful, intelligent, and very funny man is "Dangerous" Davies,Peter's character.
The mysteries are intricate but not mind boggling, and the cast of peripheral characters are as unique and entertaining as any I've ever seen. These and the main characters are the kind of people that you come to care about, instilling the series with an additional reason for watching and for anticipating the next episode.
Do not let this sparkling example of television viewing pass you by!
Another series with a young Peter Davison that rates rave reviews is "All Creatures Great and Small".
Movie Review: Rich, real and unexpected detective fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
Fans of All Creatures Great and Small (complete collection finally available on DVD) will remember him as Tristan Farnan, the good natured younger brother of that thunderstorm of a man, Seigfrid. Tristan preferred a good joke, a good song and good pub to the toil of a country vet. Now, all these years later the man who made that memorable character come to life, is back. The Last Detective is a rich, real and unexpected detective fiction that engages and charms. It's quietly funny and serious in turn; the characters have complex lives (and complex motivations)well beyound the part they play. Well worth a try. Movie Review: Stupid sidekick
Summary: 1 Stars
It would be a passable series if they got rid of the main characters side kick. He is supposed to put some comedy into the series but the man is not funny and acts stupid.