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Post by marion on Oct 10, 2021 16:21:22 GMT
This started on Saturday at 9.00 in the foreign language slot. It reminds me a lot of Ripper Street in tone and setting, but even more so than the original! It is a bit mad as well. Various stories intertwine and I can’t say I’m following them all. We have the death of the President whilst being “entertained” by his mistress, the retrial of Dreyfus, virulent antisemitism, police corruption. And some scenes involving animals which made me go to the end of the credits for the notice that no animals were harmed in the making of this programme. Fortunately, it was there, in episode 2 at least. The lead actor isn’t up to much, hired more for his cheek bones than his talent I would guess as they are lit to significant effect and yet his acting isn’t very dynamic, but I think I shall continue with it.
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Post by geometryman on Oct 11, 2021 5:54:27 GMT
I started watching and quickly stopped again, being put right off by the violence surrounding the newspaper vendors which I wasn't in the mood for.
Not sure when, or if, I'll get back to it now.
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Post by marion on Oct 11, 2021 7:14:23 GMT
I must admit I was looking away quite a few times.
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Post by marion on Oct 17, 2021 14:37:24 GMT
I’ve abandoned ship. Poor storytelling and acting finished it for me.
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Post by marion on Feb 26, 2023 14:13:40 GMT
The second series, Paris Police 1905, starts next Saturday, 4th March at 9.00. I might give it a go in case it has improved since series 1.
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Post by geometryman on Mar 2, 2023 22:10:09 GMT
I'll give it a miss.
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