As good as the earlier series staring Roy Marsden was, this is better. However, Bertie Carvel must not overplay the solemn, taciturn role. He's got a bit of a balancing act ahead, but there is no denying he's the better fit for this role and this is a much better production overall. So far, the writing has been superb and the tension twixt Dagleish and Miskin really adds depth to the series. It will also be interesting to see if the writers adapting the P. D. James' stories can continue the momentum gained so far. If so, this series could end up being one of the best new offerings from British TV. If I could give it half stars I would rate this 8.5.
