Annika

It took me an episode to get into this series. The draw was always Nicola Walker but the writer has her breaking the 4th wall (which is stage speak for talking directly to the audience) which I found off-putting at first, and the tone of the series is rather stripped down and sterile. But, the humour, the disarming frankness of our heroine, the relationship between mom and daughter, the episodic crimes and, of course, the brilliant work of Nicola, soon won me round. Inevitably, I found myself chuckling at the final one liners her character addresses to the camera as the episode ends. I give this series a 7 (good) out of 10. {Crime Dramedy}

I've read a lot of negative reviews, but I think the way it's done is fantastic. How to get to know a character? Have her talk directly to the camera, sharing her innermost thoughts and background. Unusual. Quirky. Whatever - I think it's brilliant.

I decided to watch it because I think Nicola Walker is an amazing actress. I'm staying with it, because I think it's a good show, like the cast, and the writing and the views.

No spoiler - just this - WOW, WHAT A WAY TO END THE FIRST SEASON!!

MORE PLEASE.............

Truly don't get why this is being rated so low. OK, so a dead body in or around the water every week is perhaps a little unlikely, but some of the little quips and dialogue is both clever and witty. Nicola Walker is excellent, the brief monologues to camera are a brave and interesting way of linking things together. Perhaps people gave up on this too early or reality TV, Mrs Brown's Boys or Hawaii 5-0 is more their idea of quality entertainment? Haters have to hate I guess. Personally, I'm hoping a second series will be forthcoming.

Single mom with a demanding job and a troubled/difficult teen daughter.

The lead character talking to the camera threw we for a bit, but once I got used to it, it was fine - and even a bit fun. It's funniest when she doesn't talk, but just gives the camera a wry look and a shrug like, "What can you do?"

Several who reviewed this show complained about it being too woke. Obviously they haven't watched American CBS television. The wokeness there can virtually reach out and slap you upside the head - no matter which show you're watching. Personally, I find diversity refreshing as long as I'm not being bashed over the head with it.

One aspect I really enjoy about this show is that Nicola Walker's character is smart, but she stumbles and is frequently awkward. It's like watching myself at times and I find it endearing.

It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's definitely worth giving it a shot.

Di Annika Strandhed arrives in Scotland to take charge of a team at the MHU, The Marine Homicide Unit.

It's very quirky, she talks to the camera, and has a Norwegian accent that seems to have come all the way from London.

Annika is a really enjoyable series, it benefits from the presence of Nicola Walker, who is absolutely marvellous as the central character. Paul McGann also impresses. The acting is generally very good, but it's the stories that make it so watchable.

Episode quality does vary, some of the early ones are a little average, the first, and last however are excellent I thought.

A massive success story for Alibi, I hope we're treated to more next year, all in all, a good watch, 7/10.