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I found this season to be simply dreadful. Number one problem, Ncuti Gatwa. I felt like every episode he wanted to break out into song and dance like he does on Broadway. He was so over the top. It always felt very " I am acting". The constant crying and the strange timing of his smiles and then fear?. That guy is the wrong choice. He is all over the map.

I am sure he is wonderful in other parts and he has won awards, and he seems quite charming, but not for this role. Zero gravitas. This does not even feel like one of "The Doctors".

Next huge problem, the writing and episodes were very odd. I have been watching this show since the reboot, and stuck with it through thick and thin, but this season was actually so bad I found it unpleasant. Finally I could not understand what the the actress playing Ruby was saying half the time.

I have loved this show but I am done for now. It was disappointing.

I am really liking this show. It has some of the feeling of the old L&O Criminal Intent. That was my favorite spin off from the original series. I like the actors, and I am enjoying the stories. As an American, it is always nice to watch a show shot and set in another country and with actors I am not familiar with. I feel like the formula works very well and moves along at a fast pace.

One thing I appreciate is the lack of political agenda in the episodes. All the American versions are so preachy and you can tell the political leanings of all the writers. I am glad it got a season two. I highly recommend this version of a classic show.