Review by rowie55

This series had me hooked in the opening episode, and I quickly checked on IMDb to see it rated very well. However as the series progressed I had to ask whether the writer had any Police consultation at all, because there were so many holes in the plot and unbelievable actions it begged disbelief. The mere idea that anti corruption officers can just come and go as they please, trying to search staff cars, check their computers, smash office windows, waltz in and try and take part in any investigation is simply so far from the truth.

To add to that I found Martin Compston and Vicky McLure completely miscast, insipid and unlikeable not to mention lacking credibility. I do not know much about these actors, but they simply were not believable in their roles. As I watched the demise of it episode after episode I rechecked on IMDb and read more reviews, quickly warming to the ones that awarded it a lower rating. Lennie James was good, and the stress and desperation of his characters situation came across brilliantly. That I am afraid is where the positives ended.

I really enjoy writer Jed Mercurios Strike Back, while having some unlikely scenarios at least has some expert and experienced consultation, and Bodies is fantastic. But this??? meh….