Episode #1.1

I haven't read the books, but I was hyped to watch this series since everyone rates the books very highly and it's also a genre I particularly enjoy (crime/mystery).

The pilot doesn't disappoint. We meet the main character, called Pip, and she goes on a journey to solve a supposedly closed murder case, alleging it's a school project to get into university. The murder happened 5 years ago and she questions if the case is truly solved or if there's a possibility the police made a mistake by ending the investigation.

Overall, we can have a clear view on this main character and how she thinks and acts, while also understanding her reasoning behind investigating this case. We can also perceive her relationships with her family and friends and how initiating this investigation will affect her dynamics with them.

Great to be watching the same shows as sleepin_dragon again after a few months on separate paths (the wonders of a vpn means I have watched most of ITV's autumn schedules already!).

I was tentative about watching this as obviously aimed at a younger audience than myself (Midsomer Murders - I have seen s24 never mind s23 itv is currently showing - meets CBBC!).

Great to see Anna Maxwell-Martin having just seen her in Until I Kill You (look out for it on itv this autumn. Shaun Evans as you haven't seen him before!) but a great young cast here too while the dog wins it for me.

Only 40 minutes long so much shorter than your usual bbc drama (the hour long episodes of The Jetty are a bit much in comparison!).

A good start with interesting characters and intrigue.

Pippa Fitz-Amobi, Pip, decides to take a closer look at a murder that occured in her small community, a murder that's been brushed under the carpet, and thr killer, Sal, largely forgotten also. Pip seeks to open up old wounds.

It reminded me of Glue from a few years ago, aimed at older teens, but perfectly suitable for mature adults too.

I know the criticisms this is going to face, it's The BBC, so of course it's incredibly diverse, it is what it is, deal with it.

Pip, initially I thought she was going to be irritating, like a reimagined young Jessica Fletcher, but she develops well, and by the end, you get a sense of her character, her integrity, her determination to find the truth.

India Lillie Davies does a really fine job, she played the part well. A few well known faces, including Gary Beadle and Anna Maxwell Martin.

7/10.