Episode #1.1

Episode aired Oct 24, 2021
46m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

276

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Crime Drama Mystery

When a body is found on a beach in Devon, DI Matthew Venn and his team search for a way into a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and seemingly no motive. Matthew is also dealing with ... Read allWhen a body is found on a beach in Devon, DI Matthew Venn and his team search for a way into a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and seemingly no motive. Matthew is also dealing with the death of his father and being thrust back into a community he was forced to leave.When a body is found on a beach in Devon, DI Matthew Venn and his team search for a way into a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and seemingly no motive. Matthew is also dealing with the death of his father and being thrust back into a community he was forced to leave.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

276

YOUR RATING

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10mardee-3

Great show with a lot of nuances

I am really liking this series a lot so far. It seems far more realistic than Vera, which I just got finished binge watching. And the main character is also much nicer to his subordinates than Vera ever was. She could be a right pill at times. But getting back to this show, the cinematography is lovely, the acting is excellent, and the writing is quite good.

I'm enjoying the plot a lot. It's a bit complicated, but I think it all makes sense. The characters are very interesting and I know there are a lot of back stories there that will hopefully come out.

I'm really looking forward to the rest of this season.

6xmasdaybaby1966

A slow start

A good cast here with the likes of Martin Shaw, Neil Morrissey, Juliet Stevenson and an almost unrecognisable Anita Dobson making up a strong support.

There are a lot of characters here but, hopefully, things will make more sense as the series progresses.

I appreciate that filming has been difficult during the pandemic but everyone seems to be so far apart.

ITV dramas can be a bit hit or miss lately but this is more down to earth than Hollington Drive that preceded this in the TV schedules.

A homosexual kiss in the first minute might be off-putting for some viewers but ticks the PC boxes that modern TV shows like to fill.

6Prismark10

Episode 1

From the novel by Ann Cleeves. The first episode shows a lot of inspiration from Broadchurch.

Director Lee Haven Jones has even directed Chris Chibnall era Doctor Who.

DI Matthew Venn (Ben Aldridge) and DS Jenn Rafferty (Pearl Mackie) investigate the death of an alcoholic loner Simon Walton. He moved to Devon after killing a young girl in a drunk driving accident.

Matthew has returned to the tight knit coastal community. He grew up in a strict evangelical cult where he was an outcast for being gay.

There is a big cast here, plenty of characters with dark secrets, shady pasts and in the case of Dennis (Martin Shaw) he seems to be dodgy in the present.

I expect Cleeves story would deviate from the formula in later episodes.

8erik-947-649698

Fun

I read the book so was excited to watch the show. While they have changed a bit, still a great thriller. Slow building ofdrama with innuendos and such to keep you guessing. The only thing that is odd are the expensive cars driven by the main character police officers. Unrealistic, and obviously product placement.

7pjgs200

Not bad!

Watched because of Pearl Mackie, and thought it was solid. I'm definitely invested in what will happen next. Main detective is also played well, and great to see a tender gay relationship at the center. Definitely influenced by Broadchurch, but i don't think that's a bad thing. Will keep watching.