The Suspect

The Suspect has you entranced from the start. Pretty much as does the book. Aidan Turner is an extraordinary actor. As Joe O'loughlin he brings the character to life and gives a realistic portrayal of a man devastated by his recent medical diagnosis whose life is falling apart as he battles to clear himself of a possible charge of murder. Is he guilty? Is he innocent? Aidan Turner's performance is so nuanced you can't be sure. Each episode builds the suspense. A stellar cast supporting this exceptional performance from Aidan Turner. He gets better and better with every new role. Look forward to seeing him in lots more diverse roles. Amazing.

I find this sort of programme very frustrating, it totally depends on the main character doing unfathomably stupid and irrational things, acting as suspicious as possible while trying to prove his innocence, this should be a handbook for how not to act when being a suspect, especially someone as intelligent as a psychologist.

The premise of the story is good, but the execution and script let down the potential of the story, the actions of the main character distract because of their utter stupidity it becomes a huge annoyance. Now I'm just being frustrated by having to find the words to make up the 600.

What a great cast of actors. Series is compiled of suspense that keeps the viewers intwined more than they would like to be at certain times. The only negative commentary for this thriller are two bumbling lead detectives that get every lead and motive wrong. They're re bent on arresting the wrong person for murder no matter the circumstances or evidence staring them right in the face. Also first series with no present coroner stating the facts to the dense detectives chasing their tails. I'll definitely continue watching this thriller for a hopeful rational epilogue that will command a second season for the amazing lead cast.

A far-fetched whodunnit which could have been really enjoyable had it not been for the gross incompetence of the detectives on the case.

The far-fetched nature of the plot is standard fare so should be expected and can easily be ignored but as many reviewers have already said the characterisation and decision making of the detectives is awful. This can be forgiven early on but in the latter episodes, it starts to make the story unwatchable.

I found the final episode a chore to watch and this had little to do with the resolution of the mystery. Given this is likely meant to be the first in a series of stories, I wince at the idea of having to see either of these two detectives again (and that's not down to the actors).

Good performances by the lead and some of the supporting cast. If deciding to watch, lower your expectations as the story progresses, in that way, you may find it worthwhile.

The show is compulsive viewing, even if by the third episode you can work out the plot. A lot of reviewers are complaining are about the characters of the two detectives. They are unrealistic and really hope real detectives are nothing like them. But it does make the show a little unbelievable that the police fail to notice so many clues about who the real killer is, right until the end. The actors playing the cops had to work with the material they were given, so a little unfair to judge their acting abilities based on this, as other reviews have done.

All in all a great show and must watch!