Bullets

... the number if flaws and inconsistencies, specifically in the last two episodes, was disappointing. By the way: Russians talk Russian with each other.

I found this a refreshing and riveting divergence from the many so called " Scandi/Nordic Noir " series , many of which, but not all , are very good viewing and some excellent viewing . This one departs from , what has become a boring storyline , of the Detective / Journalist / Lawyer returning to their hometown , for whatever reasons ( usually a funeral ) and becoming enveloped in some long dormant or fresh crime which requires them to prolong their visit . This is a completely different plot based more on Terrorist Crimes as opposed to the usual array of sexual deviant crimes and I couldnt wait to see the next episode . Despite some obvious and unbelievable scenarios and the Finnish Security/Intelligence Services being so under manned that the had to co-opt Rag , Tag and Bobtail from the Drugs Squad , it had the making of an excellent thriller but , trying not to give any spoilers in what is still a very watchable series , in my opinion it got clogged down in sentimentality and over did the " what makes people do this " excuses . Still a good watch but , for me , it became a bit of a let down as the " noir " became pink Rose's

I found this tv show to be rather decent. It struck me as less superficial than is more common in a lot of the show plots used today. The culture seemed to be a little different than one might be accustomed to in the US, but I found it rather interesting to watch.

This series uses complex characters well portrayed by the actors to carefully build suspense and tension. It's not a simplistic cops and baddies narrative. Well worth the journey with them.

The show has quite an interesting plot with the usual characteristics of Nordic Noir shows, dark mood, gloomy weather, dark atmosphere, political issues and detectives with a disturbing and complicated past. Personally I liked it. Perhaps it is not as great as "The bridge", "Bordertown", "Deadwind" and "The Valhalla murders" but definitely worth watching.