andrewlever06

I absolutely loved this. It required some patience and some thought but wow it's worth it.

The negative reviews really made me laugh, they all seemed to be " I watched 10 minutes, I watched one episode". It's like going; "Call me Ismael. Some years ago - never mind how long or how many". That sounds a bit s**t the rest of the book must be rubbish.

And no I'm not saying it's should be held in the same esteem, I'm just saying give it time before you condem.

As it turns out I could have not in a million years predicted the end. But I have to say it was so brave.

Tiny minor gripe, I love Raffe Spall, he is a great actor. It was great to see him play a villain. But he did seem to come across as an Aldi Tom Hardy at points.

This series is great! It shows what heroism really is about; conquering your fears, standing by your principles, pushing yourself to the limit, acknowledging your frailties and still perceiving.

Yes it's a bit cheesy but so what! Roadhouse was very cheesy but it's still great.

There are brilliant characters, relationships and stories. I have loved every episode.

As for the soundtrack I think it really works. If AC/DC had been around in the 1940's what troops wouldn't have psyched themselves up by turning it up to 11?

These were hard dedicated men and I think this is a great tribute. How accurate it is I'm not sure but well worth watching.

In my mind Jackson Lamb was Timothy Spall and Katherine Standish was Olivia Coleman and I think they'd have nailed it.

That said the casting is spot on, everyone is great. Also there should be a massive shout out to the location scouts, Slough House is exactly as I imagined it.

The mood, intrigue and pace are as good as Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy.

I have loved the books so much and am so happy that this has not had the over the top Hollywood treatment that these things often do. It's kept the grime and the humour that have made the books so enjoyable.

I'm episode four in and can't stop..