Syndrome E

Watching an old film provokes murderous impulses. At least this wasn't supernatural like other programmes and films where videos are an agent of evil.

The story took us through the gamut of mad and evil scientists, altered people, unbelievable situations over its six episodes. On the way, two dysfunctional cops, both with mental health problems, try to unravel a vast, multi-continent conspiracy. Of course, somehow the police psychiatrist hasn't noticed their deficiencies or signed them fit for work in spite of them. Either option is absurd.

Abroad, Moroccans speak in perfect French, not a hint of Arabic. In Canada, I could understand the locals - somehow the Montréal accent was modified for TF1 viewers. The kids from various different countries must have been educated at the Institut Français rather than the local slum schools of their poor neighbourhoods what with their perfect diction.

Really, these inconsistencies detracted enormously from the series. The plot was weak, in any case, and wasn't helped by the anomalies outlined.

I watched to the end but was not satisfied. I'd advise against starting on this.