I wanted to love this...
Like anyone born in the West Country, I was interested in this but I was somewhat disappointed. It was like so many shows these days, just so-so, populated by stereotypical characters, and I cringed somewhat at the fart jokes.
DI Goodman seems less bouncy than he used to be (well, he is older and looks it), and Sally Bretton as his wife is a good choice as she smiles a lot and is easy to understand.
He seems to have a different way of going about his work, using the camera to good effect, which is a plus. The plot involving a witch didn't enthrall me either, it seemed like the writer was trying to imply people from this part of the world bred a lot of witches, but perhaps I am biased.
I remember when I first watched Doc Martin years ago, I loved the fact that Port Isaac looked relatively unspoiled. Now it seems that Devon and Cornwall are very commercialized, with lots of tourists. But perhaps this series will improve and I think it is a good thing that they say they will not focus exclusively on murders, although the first episode very nearly was.
DI Goodman seems less bouncy than he used to be (well, he is older and looks it), and Sally Bretton as his wife is a good choice as she smiles a lot and is easy to understand.
He seems to have a different way of going about his work, using the camera to good effect, which is a plus. The plot involving a witch didn't enthrall me either, it seemed like the writer was trying to imply people from this part of the world bred a lot of witches, but perhaps I am biased.
I remember when I first watched Doc Martin years ago, I loved the fact that Port Isaac looked relatively unspoiled. Now it seems that Devon and Cornwall are very commercialized, with lots of tourists. But perhaps this series will improve and I think it is a good thing that they say they will not focus exclusively on murders, although the first episode very nearly was.
- mgumsley
- Feb 25, 2023