Could be, needs to be, better
Like many others, I am a Nicola Walker fan, and enjoyed the radio series. I am also an expat from the West of Scotland, so looked forward to seeing something set at home.
I am quite enjoying this, but in a low key way. I don't mind the fourth wall element, the ensemble is beginning to gel, though I too am tired of leads with stroppy teens and complicated backstories. But the writing here is a real letdown. In each of the three, the sudden realisation of whodunnit -- especially after episode 3 -- does not warrant the usually promising set-ups.
The credentials of this show may get it renewed, which I would rather like, but unless the writing is smartened up, it will founder.
I am quite enjoying this, but in a low key way. I don't mind the fourth wall element, the ensemble is beginning to gel, though I too am tired of leads with stroppy teens and complicated backstories. But the writing here is a real letdown. In each of the three, the sudden realisation of whodunnit -- especially after episode 3 -- does not warrant the usually promising set-ups.
The credentials of this show may get it renewed, which I would rather like, but unless the writing is smartened up, it will founder.
- Ghillie_Forrest
- Aug 31, 2021