November 28, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!

Manhunt (2019 – ) Season 1

Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton tracks down a serial killer.

My thoughts: A well-written but dry exploration of the bureaucratic side of criminal investigations.

3.5/5

Dark Heart (2016 – 2018) Season 1

DI Will Wagstaffe and his team investigate horrifying and brutal attacks.

My thoughts: A little silly, a little cliche, a little cheesy.

2.5/5

Giri/Haji (2019)

A detective from Tokyo scours London for his missing brother, who’s been involved with the Yakuza and accused of murder.

My thoughts: Overly stylized and, at times, downright silly.  Aims for Pulp Fiction but ends up more Boondocks Saints.

3/5

Craith/Hidden (2018-2022) Season 1

Police investigate when the body of a girl is found in a lake.

My thoughts: I found this one painfully slow-moving and generic.

3/5

Sommerdahl (2020 – ) Season 1

A love triangle between Dan Sommerdahl, his wife Marianne Sommerdahl and their best friend Flemming Torp occurs as they try to solves killings in Helsingør.

My thoughts: I can see how it might appeal to some, but I found it too soapy

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