philhodgman

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that this is the greatest spy show in the history of television. The plots are gripping, there's just enough but not too much violence, and the acting is terrific. I like that the characters are multi-faceted, torn in different directions, and not one-dimensional. The idea of having to choose between your family and your country is mind boggling. As a viewer, you particularly feel the excruciating pain of choices the spy couple and their daughter must make. I think the plot on this show may be building up to an inevitable, explosive conclusion. I don't know what that conclusion is, but I can't wait to find out.

This program is slow paced, old fashioned, not too exciting or glamorous, with little sex or violence. All that aside, it may well be the best drama series on TV today.

Each show has several subplots, to some extent intertwined and usually with a common theme. The characters, including the midwives, doctors, patients,and nuns have decisions to make, and the decisions are often big ones.

The midwives go quietly and steadily - sometimes heroically - on their way through the fabric of life in late 50's and early'60's London. The plots are engrossing and the characters engaging in this plot-driven and character-driven series.

It reminds me a little of the '80's American series, St Elsewhere, although perhaps a bit grittier and less quirky.

Watch this high-quality show, and take my word, you'll be hooked.