It was high time we saw a South Asian artist in the lead, instead of in a supporting role, considering UK's ethnic diversity. However, just doing it for the sake of it and not packaging and presenting it right, is the problem with this British series. It doesn't help that the lead is uncharismatic, dull, and lacking personality. She seemed one dimensional, using the same set of expressions for every emotion. The intimate scenes with the fiancé were awkward to watch, seemed they were all shot at the same time, same angle, same blanket pulled up to cover up her modesty, kiss on the cheek! Nagra may have had 'minimum skin show' 'no explicit sex scenes' written into her contract, but there were a million ways to achieve this more naturally. Very sloppy work indeed! Also, there was absolutely no chemistry between DI Rachita Ray and PS Tony Khatri, except as colleagues. Totally did not see that coming. Very poor scripting and direction there. I am in total agreement with the 4 poor reviews before mine. Alas, a missed opportunity to make history with a hit British crime drama with a South Asian lead.
