May 21, 2024: Crime Binge – 5 more shows to consider/reconsider!

Wisting (2019 – ) Season 1

Homicide detective William Wisting struggles with the two toughest cases of his career. His serial killer investigation crosses paths with his journalist daughter’s news story, putting her in grave danger.

My thoughts: The first season offers two mysteries – the first is solid Nordic Noir, but the second really knocks it out of the park.  Recommended.

4/5

Wentworth (2013 – 2021) Season 2

A dynamic often confronting drama series our story follows Bea Smith, a housewife coming to terms with her new life inside one of Australia’s toughest prisons.

My thoughts: While I did miss Kris McQuade’s ruthless Martha Stewartesque Jacs Holt, I found the equally ruthless and infinitely scarier Governor Joan Ferguson a terrific addition to an already solid cast.  Great.

4.5/5

Le Chalet / The Chalet (2018-2019)

A reunion of childhood friends at a remote chalet in the French Alps soon turns into a desperate struggle for survival as they get cut off from rest of the world and a shocking dark secret from the past surfaces.

My thoughts: Contrived (no land line or cell phone services available) aside, there are some pretty dumb moments here in addition to a questionable lottery sub-plot.

2.5/5

Terriers (2010)

Ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth partners with his best friend, former criminal Britt Pollack, in an unlicensed private investigation business.

My thoughts: Was really hoping to like this as the premise and series tone seems right up my alley and it came highly recommended by people whose taste I trust, but as much as I liked the characters and the banter, I thought found cases and somewhat “cable-dated”.

3.5/5

Bad Guys / Nappeun Nyeoseokdeul (2014)

Reinstated to eradicate the worst crimes in the city, a detective requests the release of three convicts to enlist their help in catching the felons still at large.

My thoughts: High operatics meet high-octane action in this twist-laden thriller that plays like a Korean gangster Dirty Dozen.

4.5/5

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