This episode touches upon the subject and, also, upon the nemesis of the pilot of Prime Suspect, George Marlow. Unfortunately for us, the creators did not use the same actor in both episodes and this episode suffers for it. The character lost most of his chillingly charming "Ted Bundy-like" impact due to the ill-advised casting. The entire Prime Suspect series revolves around the complexities, quirks and demons that comprise Jane Tennison throughout her career: one clearly sees that one CANNOT "have it all," an American colloquialism that is depressing in its banality and lack of truth. Certainly, most current crime and psychological dramas that carry any real impact, both British and American, have benefited immensely from the impeccable model set by the Prime Suspect body of work and the attendant BBC production values. Prior to this show, most crime shows were not very realistic and the characters were not very complex or compelling. Early serial killers lacked "layers," making them one-dimensional and unbelievable. Early crime and psychological dramas lacked the rhythm and personality that distinguishes every person, every snowflake and every breath of air. One show could easily be substituted as any other one simply by changing a title, crime or character. Painstakingly exact depiction of legal procedure and method was never hallmarked in many earlier pieces because these matters are considered tedious and mundane. (The notable exceptions are the shows in which Jack Webb participated and/or created; at least, considering the 1950s and 1960s "status quo ante," Jack Webb utilized the few tools available to him at the time.) This PS episode poorly distinguished itself, from a series which always garners 9 point and above ratings from this viewer, chiefly in the final 2-3 minutes of film. The Jane Tennison so valued by this viewer would never have reacted as she was depicted. No professional, male or female, who had the tenacity and testicular fortitude to achieve her position and responsibilities at the Metropolitan would have thus disgraced herself. The real Jane, a la LaPlante, would have made a cutting remark to the entire "nob" table when she turned back to face them. Without missing a beat, LaPlante's Jane would have said that she, too, had heard from various sources that David was having trouble having "hard feelings" for ANYONE AT ALL and perhaps, he should consult his urologist! Head held high, with the male laughter virtually castrated, Jane would have glided away, smiling, as the credits rolled. The actual ending, coupled with the poor casting of George Marlow, left me vaguely dissatisfied with this episode and the future direction of the Tennison character.
12 Reviews
A return to form for PS4
paudie10 December 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Prime Suspect 4 changed the format from the previous series as it has three shorter separate stories rather than one long story. The middle episode, Inner Circles, was surprisingly poor so it was a relief that the third story was a return to form.
A series of murders and a high profile book start to cast doubt on a high profile conviction from earlier in her career. DCI Tennison becomes paranoid that the powers that be in the police are out to get her. Or did she make a terrible mistake? To prove she is right she has to find a new killer and confront someone she put behind bars before.
As usual Helen Mirren is excellent and you won't see a better depiction of the hard grind involved in police forces solving major cases.
A series of murders and a high profile book start to cast doubt on a high profile conviction from earlier in her career. DCI Tennison becomes paranoid that the powers that be in the police are out to get her. Or did she make a terrible mistake? To prove she is right she has to find a new killer and confront someone she put behind bars before.
As usual Helen Mirren is excellent and you won't see a better depiction of the hard grind involved in police forces solving major cases.
back to the beginning
SnoopyStyle25 November 2016
Women are being murdered and Supt. Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) leads the investigation. They are similar to the first major case of the original episode. George Marlow is still in prison for those murders but evidences mount that Tennison had made a mistake. She refuses to accept the suggestion and searches for the copycat killer. Each victim is sprayed with gardenia perfume. Tennison is thrown off the case and later even suspended. Through it all, she never stops investigating.
The return to the original case is good. Tim Woodward is the new actor playing George Marlow and he does a great job. In this one, Mirren is given juicier work. It allows her to stretch and fight the old boys' club once again. In many ways, this is going back to the beginning and it is good. I would let Tennison do the actual rescue in the final climax but that's a minor change that I would make.
The return to the original case is good. Tim Woodward is the new actor playing George Marlow and he does a great job. In this one, Mirren is given juicier work. It allows her to stretch and fight the old boys' club once again. In many ways, this is going back to the beginning and it is good. I would let Tennison do the actual rescue in the final climax but that's a minor change that I would make.
OK Give In
UACW23 May 2006
I previously wrote that part 2 in this set was going to be the most gripping for myself - without even having seen this one, part 3. I liked the premise of part 2 and could not imagine I'd find another better.
But OK: I give in. I admit it: this is far and away the best of the three. It is everything part 2 is and more. It's just so juicy seeing Mirren have to haggle with these creeps who are simultaneously her superiors. She says herself that acting is no big deal, but try telling that to all the two-bit actors out there who never seem to get it. Did Chuck Norris ever say acting was no big deal? (Come to think of it, he would say that, wouldn't he?)
Tennison is up against it in this one. Everything's at stake, and the plot follows a classic (but not worn out) story line found in many whodunits of this nature, namely Tennison's integrity is called into question. And the case has her really upset. And things fly in all possible directions. And you have to really stay on the edge of your seat to get all the clues. Meaning it's a bit of an intellectual challenge, in addition to everything else it gives you. Which is only good.
There's no contest: even if you don't particularly like the format, odds are you'll still be 'glued to the tube' for this one and unable to break away.
The writing, the direction, the acting - and above all (and it's a lot) Mirren stand out and shine.
The UK have come out with some amazing detective series over the years, and this is one of their absolute best.
But OK: I give in. I admit it: this is far and away the best of the three. It is everything part 2 is and more. It's just so juicy seeing Mirren have to haggle with these creeps who are simultaneously her superiors. She says herself that acting is no big deal, but try telling that to all the two-bit actors out there who never seem to get it. Did Chuck Norris ever say acting was no big deal? (Come to think of it, he would say that, wouldn't he?)
Tennison is up against it in this one. Everything's at stake, and the plot follows a classic (but not worn out) story line found in many whodunits of this nature, namely Tennison's integrity is called into question. And the case has her really upset. And things fly in all possible directions. And you have to really stay on the edge of your seat to get all the clues. Meaning it's a bit of an intellectual challenge, in addition to everything else it gives you. Which is only good.
There's no contest: even if you don't particularly like the format, odds are you'll still be 'glued to the tube' for this one and unable to break away.
The writing, the direction, the acting - and above all (and it's a lot) Mirren stand out and shine.
The UK have come out with some amazing detective series over the years, and this is one of their absolute best.
The Good Old Boys' Club Faces Their Worst Nightmare
Hitchcoc27 October 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Jane, once again, must go toe to toe with a bunch of short sighted males. Of course, she is so abrasive that they can't help but dislike her. For her, the job's the thing and all the other guys merely players. They are hard working but have a bit less passion. In this one, she deals with a serial killer she put away years ago. Now this guy is orchestrating the deaths of other women through a psychotic prison guard. Because she has crossed the guy who normally would have handled the lead in the case, she falls into disfavor. Her higher ups begin to try to discredit her, hoping to have her drummed out of the force. Of course, sexism is a major player, but it has more to do with her open disdain for them. She has no bedside manner. Anyway, she begins to go rogue after being suspended from the case. Her allies are her psychologist boyfriend and her friend on the force. A focus here is a hack author who wrote a book making her look incompetent and making a plea for the release of the serial killer, Marlowe. This is a classic of our wanting to see the smug superiors get theirs. This may be my favorite episode of this series. The intractability of these guys and their mocking laughter is anathema to her. As I've said in previous reviews, Jane is flawed, and this makes her so much more believable than those characters who seem to have the world by the butt. If you have not seen any of this series, this would be a good one.
Top-Drawer Suspenser!
AnnieLola29 October 2021
This one really keeps the viewer guessing-- though we never lose our faith that Tennison will somehow unravel the mystery and vindicate herself. She's certainly on thin ice throughout, and aren't her higher-ups being nasty! But our Jane soldiers on regardless --procedure be damned--, bolstered by excesses in hard liquor and cigarettes. We hope for a last-minute rescue of the latest victim, but nothing is certain here.
It was disorienting to find the original George Marlowe, John Bowe, replaced by Tim Woodward, who looked nothing like him and didn't have at all the same feel or complexity. Evidently Bowe wasn't available. Marlowe's mum was played by Maxine Audley in 1991, and as she died in 1992 we may forgive her being replaced. The substitution is all the more forgivable, as the new Mrs. Marlowe was portrayed by the wonderful Joyce Redman, best remembered by many as 'Mrs. Waters', the woman rescued by Albert Finney as Tom Jones, who then becomes his delightfully sensuous dinner and bed companion-- afterward identified as Jenny Jones, his supposed mother!
But to return to "The Scent of Darkness": I was thankful that this was shown all at once and not in two parts so that the conclusion wasn't delayed an entire week-- though of course nowadays it isn't difficult to find a way of viewing almost any show. "Scent of Darkness" forms a disturbing but satisfying sequel to the first "Prime Suspect", in its exploration of the power of a monstrously disturbed killer as well as of the power of the press.
It was disorienting to find the original George Marlowe, John Bowe, replaced by Tim Woodward, who looked nothing like him and didn't have at all the same feel or complexity. Evidently Bowe wasn't available. Marlowe's mum was played by Maxine Audley in 1991, and as she died in 1992 we may forgive her being replaced. The substitution is all the more forgivable, as the new Mrs. Marlowe was portrayed by the wonderful Joyce Redman, best remembered by many as 'Mrs. Waters', the woman rescued by Albert Finney as Tom Jones, who then becomes his delightfully sensuous dinner and bed companion-- afterward identified as Jenny Jones, his supposed mother!
But to return to "The Scent of Darkness": I was thankful that this was shown all at once and not in two parts so that the conclusion wasn't delayed an entire week-- though of course nowadays it isn't difficult to find a way of viewing almost any show. "Scent of Darkness" forms a disturbing but satisfying sequel to the first "Prime Suspect", in its exploration of the power of a monstrously disturbed killer as well as of the power of the press.
Dark scent
TheLittleSongbird4 August 2017
Like as was said for 'Inner Circles', this is going to be fairly similarly worded to my review for the previous case 'The Lost Child', mainly because their strengths are exactly the same to each and to the previous three series.
None of the three cases making up 'Prime Suspect IV' ('The Lost Child', 'Inner Circles' and 'Scent of Darkness) are as good as the three previous series (though it would have been a Herculean task to do so, considering their sheer brilliance), but high expectations were met if not quite surpassed. All three are very good, often terrific with a lot of spot-on elements if falling short of perfection. Once again, 'Scent of Darkness' continues with the changes in format introduced in 'The Lost Child', including Lynda La Plante not being involved and the lengths of the episodes being shorter, for the fourth series it was three cases clocking in around just over five hours overall for 'Prime Suspect IV' rather than one case split into two halves like in the first three 'Prime Suspect' series.
'Inner Circles' and 'Scent of Darkness' feel more settled in the changes generally than 'The Lost Child', though to me they are about equal quality-wise. 'Scent of Darkness', again from personal opinion, is let down only by the meeting between Tennison and Marlow which, despite it being tense, missing the ambiguous nature that was most striking in the first 'Prime Suspect' series, and an ending that didn't satisfy as much as ought.
However, 'Scent of Darkness' is stylishly and cleverly filmed, with slick editing and atmospheric lighting, and there is a consistently wonderful atmosphere throughout. It is very gritty, if not quite as dark as 'Prime Suspect III', and effectively claustrophobic. It is very hard to forget the music score too. The scripting, like its predecessor, is some of the best there is of any mystery/detective drama, being superbly constructed and intelligent, plus it is hard to not be impressed by the cunning subtlety of the conflicts.
Story-telling is very compelling and twisty, with an atmosphere that is gritty and harrowing but also intricate and honest. It is a complex story that keeps one guessing right up to the end while also being easy to follow. Tennison's personal life is balanced very well.
Jane Tennison continues to be an interesting character, the character and the depiction of the police force was very ahead of the time back in the 90s and holds much fascination now even if not so novel.
Helen Mirren gives a typically magnificent performance in the lead, and perfectly matched by Stuart Wilson. Tim Woodward gives a very good, often excellent, account of himself, though John Bowe in the first series gave the character more chills and complexity.
In conclusion, 'Prime Suspect IV' ends on a strong note. 9/10 Bethany Cox
None of the three cases making up 'Prime Suspect IV' ('The Lost Child', 'Inner Circles' and 'Scent of Darkness) are as good as the three previous series (though it would have been a Herculean task to do so, considering their sheer brilliance), but high expectations were met if not quite surpassed. All three are very good, often terrific with a lot of spot-on elements if falling short of perfection. Once again, 'Scent of Darkness' continues with the changes in format introduced in 'The Lost Child', including Lynda La Plante not being involved and the lengths of the episodes being shorter, for the fourth series it was three cases clocking in around just over five hours overall for 'Prime Suspect IV' rather than one case split into two halves like in the first three 'Prime Suspect' series.
'Inner Circles' and 'Scent of Darkness' feel more settled in the changes generally than 'The Lost Child', though to me they are about equal quality-wise. 'Scent of Darkness', again from personal opinion, is let down only by the meeting between Tennison and Marlow which, despite it being tense, missing the ambiguous nature that was most striking in the first 'Prime Suspect' series, and an ending that didn't satisfy as much as ought.
However, 'Scent of Darkness' is stylishly and cleverly filmed, with slick editing and atmospheric lighting, and there is a consistently wonderful atmosphere throughout. It is very gritty, if not quite as dark as 'Prime Suspect III', and effectively claustrophobic. It is very hard to forget the music score too. The scripting, like its predecessor, is some of the best there is of any mystery/detective drama, being superbly constructed and intelligent, plus it is hard to not be impressed by the cunning subtlety of the conflicts.
Story-telling is very compelling and twisty, with an atmosphere that is gritty and harrowing but also intricate and honest. It is a complex story that keeps one guessing right up to the end while also being easy to follow. Tennison's personal life is balanced very well.
Jane Tennison continues to be an interesting character, the character and the depiction of the police force was very ahead of the time back in the 90s and holds much fascination now even if not so novel.
Helen Mirren gives a typically magnificent performance in the lead, and perfectly matched by Stuart Wilson. Tim Woodward gives a very good, often excellent, account of himself, though John Bowe in the first series gave the character more chills and complexity.
In conclusion, 'Prime Suspect IV' ends on a strong note. 9/10 Bethany Cox
A key lead withheld from the viewer
cribyn4413 June 2009
Warning: Spoilers
Have just watched this on DVD. However, completely mystified as to how a sudden telephone call to the main police station at the end (according to the useful IMDb synopsis, from Tennison herself) leads detective "Mitchell" to exclaim "we've got him" - and then suddenly the viewer is made aware that the killer of victims 7 and 8 is actually the prison guard of Marlowe.
How, may one ask, did Tennison (if, she) "suddenly" become aware that it was after all the prison guard of Marlowe? In credible crime thrillers you just can't spring this sort of thing on a viewer. It just is not "on" because that kind of denouement has to be built up very carefully indeed.
How, may one ask, did Tennison (if, she) "suddenly" become aware that it was after all the prison guard of Marlowe? In credible crime thrillers you just can't spring this sort of thing on a viewer. It just is not "on" because that kind of denouement has to be built up very carefully indeed.
Yelling and Screaming
talula106013 January 2019
It seemed like the absence of Lynda LaPlante was a major loss to the series and you can really feel it in this episode. Characters who never showed much emotion in previous episodes were suddenly screaming for no reason. I understand the theme of sexism but the chip on Mitchell's shoulder and the commander screaming at Jane was very unusual and seemed unprovoked.
The actor playing Mitchell was too overdramatic. The scene where he yelled at Richard was unexpected and seemed very unusual behavior for a guy who is angling for a promotion. Perhaps this character had issues. Since the show never bothered to let us in on them, it made for a confusing and ridiculous character arc. Why would a man who is trying to build a team to help him start screaming and slamming doors? Why was he so unwilling to properly investigate the case if he's trying to distinguish himself to the brass?
When the commander kept cutting Jane off when she tried to speak and then yelled over her, it was very out of character for him. In the past, he's been a stereotypical, uptight, British repressed type who wouldn't dream of raising his voice. Suddenly he's screaming at Jane because he's angry she didn't follow orders? Is this still about her being a woman? She's always gone her way and he's never reacted like this. She gets results and solves cases. Also it's the mid 90s so there are plenty of female officers in the police department in Britain. All the young rookies were laughing and making jokes openly against a superior officer? They don't even know her so what's their issue her? Just seems strange that they seem to be going backwards with women's rights in the police department when the rest of the country isn't fighting gender battles anymore. There have been female PMs and MPs so I'm not sure why they are still harping on the woman angle.
Sure, Jane has no bedside manner but only because she's had to fight for everything she's accomplished due to entrenched biases against her. Also, DCI Mitchell was an even bigger jerk than she was and a far less thorough detective so why are they still so hateful towards her? If there's a reason they don't like her, that's great. But they didn't let us in on it, so this made for a tough watch. It almost felt like they were trying to force drama in places it wasn't needed.
The actor playing Marlowe was grossly miscast. He looked like a criminal completely capable of taking lives. The great thing about the original Marlowe was he maintained his cavalier attitude throughout which made him scarier. The wide-eyed smiles were absent here because the actor playing him couldn't pull it off with his beady eyes.
For the first time I found myself wishing they would just let Tennison do her job and stop with all the department drama as it's getting very tired. If I wanted all that forced drama, I would watch Chicago PD. I'm still trying to figure out why they keep bouncing Tennison from station to station. When she became superintendent, didn't that mean she is in charge of one department like Kernan is? Why do they keep shifting her around? Everytime she's put on a case she's got to prove herself all over again and it's beyond annoying since the other officers would have heard of her track record and that would have earned her some respect.
On an unrelated note, this episode marks the end of Richard in the series which makes me sad because he's always been my favorite character.
The actor playing Mitchell was too overdramatic. The scene where he yelled at Richard was unexpected and seemed very unusual behavior for a guy who is angling for a promotion. Perhaps this character had issues. Since the show never bothered to let us in on them, it made for a confusing and ridiculous character arc. Why would a man who is trying to build a team to help him start screaming and slamming doors? Why was he so unwilling to properly investigate the case if he's trying to distinguish himself to the brass?
When the commander kept cutting Jane off when she tried to speak and then yelled over her, it was very out of character for him. In the past, he's been a stereotypical, uptight, British repressed type who wouldn't dream of raising his voice. Suddenly he's screaming at Jane because he's angry she didn't follow orders? Is this still about her being a woman? She's always gone her way and he's never reacted like this. She gets results and solves cases. Also it's the mid 90s so there are plenty of female officers in the police department in Britain. All the young rookies were laughing and making jokes openly against a superior officer? They don't even know her so what's their issue her? Just seems strange that they seem to be going backwards with women's rights in the police department when the rest of the country isn't fighting gender battles anymore. There have been female PMs and MPs so I'm not sure why they are still harping on the woman angle.
Sure, Jane has no bedside manner but only because she's had to fight for everything she's accomplished due to entrenched biases against her. Also, DCI Mitchell was an even bigger jerk than she was and a far less thorough detective so why are they still so hateful towards her? If there's a reason they don't like her, that's great. But they didn't let us in on it, so this made for a tough watch. It almost felt like they were trying to force drama in places it wasn't needed.
The actor playing Marlowe was grossly miscast. He looked like a criminal completely capable of taking lives. The great thing about the original Marlowe was he maintained his cavalier attitude throughout which made him scarier. The wide-eyed smiles were absent here because the actor playing him couldn't pull it off with his beady eyes.
For the first time I found myself wishing they would just let Tennison do her job and stop with all the department drama as it's getting very tired. If I wanted all that forced drama, I would watch Chicago PD. I'm still trying to figure out why they keep bouncing Tennison from station to station. When she became superintendent, didn't that mean she is in charge of one department like Kernan is? Why do they keep shifting her around? Everytime she's put on a case she's got to prove herself all over again and it's beyond annoying since the other officers would have heard of her track record and that would have earned her some respect.
On an unrelated note, this episode marks the end of Richard in the series which makes me sad because he's always been my favorite character.
Prime Suspect misfires.
grendelkhan28 February 2004
Warning: Spoilers
In this final episode of Prime Suspect 4, the series misses the mark set by it predecessors. The story does have some interesting ideas and twists, but the whole is less than the sum of its parts.
Spoilers:
Tennison is faced with a series of killings which bear a strong resemblance to the Malowe killings of the first series. On top of it, there has been a book published, which casts a shadow of doubt on her original investigation. Tennison knows she got it right and is forced to prove it again. Also, she finds herself caught in a political struggle with her superiors, who have always resented her position. Meanwhile, she has developed a relationship with Dr Patric Scofield, who was introduced in the first episode of series 4. Once again, Tennison puts a strain on her personal life as she becomes more obsessed with her work.
Tennison ends up removed from the case due to her personal obsession. Meanwhile, the new investigation head is leading the police down the wrong trail. At the same time, a mother has disappeared and appears to be the next victim. The police and Tennison, on her own, are on a race to find her before she turns up dead. Tennison is forced to confront Marowe again to gain some insight into the killer and assure herself that she was correct, originally.
Tennison's actions result in the safe rescue of the mother and the apprehension of the killer; but, she faces disciplinary action for involving herself in the case, after she was removed. Although her actions were correct, she has far too many powerful enemies, including Thorndike, who tries to dig into her personal life. Although she gains a measure of satisfaction, Tennison finds her career ruined.
There are good ideas here: the possibility that Tennison got her first case wrong due to her obsessive nature, her attempts at building a relationship with someone who might be able to understand her, and her fight against political enemies. Unfortunately, those parts don't really come together. Also, the idea of Marlowe manipulating events from his cell comes across as too much like Hannibal Lecter. The realism that has been a hallmark of this series is lost. The final scene where Tennison confronts her antagonist, Thorndike, is classic; but her relationship with Scofield is left up in the air.
Helen Mirren is good, as always, and Stuart Wilson is a fine addition. His character is a psychologist and is fascinated with Tennison, both as a woman, and as a case study. He is able to defuse some of Tennison's destructive tendencies, but grows frustrated with her paranoia.
Ultimately, this episode feels like a pale reflection of the original series. The same ground is covered with a less satisfying execution. The only positive aspect is the possibility of a lasting relationship for Tennison; but, it is not to be.
Spoilers:
Tennison is faced with a series of killings which bear a strong resemblance to the Malowe killings of the first series. On top of it, there has been a book published, which casts a shadow of doubt on her original investigation. Tennison knows she got it right and is forced to prove it again. Also, she finds herself caught in a political struggle with her superiors, who have always resented her position. Meanwhile, she has developed a relationship with Dr Patric Scofield, who was introduced in the first episode of series 4. Once again, Tennison puts a strain on her personal life as she becomes more obsessed with her work.
Tennison ends up removed from the case due to her personal obsession. Meanwhile, the new investigation head is leading the police down the wrong trail. At the same time, a mother has disappeared and appears to be the next victim. The police and Tennison, on her own, are on a race to find her before she turns up dead. Tennison is forced to confront Marowe again to gain some insight into the killer and assure herself that she was correct, originally.
Tennison's actions result in the safe rescue of the mother and the apprehension of the killer; but, she faces disciplinary action for involving herself in the case, after she was removed. Although her actions were correct, she has far too many powerful enemies, including Thorndike, who tries to dig into her personal life. Although she gains a measure of satisfaction, Tennison finds her career ruined.
There are good ideas here: the possibility that Tennison got her first case wrong due to her obsessive nature, her attempts at building a relationship with someone who might be able to understand her, and her fight against political enemies. Unfortunately, those parts don't really come together. Also, the idea of Marlowe manipulating events from his cell comes across as too much like Hannibal Lecter. The realism that has been a hallmark of this series is lost. The final scene where Tennison confronts her antagonist, Thorndike, is classic; but her relationship with Scofield is left up in the air.
Helen Mirren is good, as always, and Stuart Wilson is a fine addition. His character is a psychologist and is fascinated with Tennison, both as a woman, and as a case study. He is able to defuse some of Tennison's destructive tendencies, but grows frustrated with her paranoia.
Ultimately, this episode feels like a pale reflection of the original series. The same ground is covered with a less satisfying execution. The only positive aspect is the possibility of a lasting relationship for Tennison; but, it is not to be.
Nothing compares to Prime Suspect
Ganja_SonicPixie21 February 2000
These series were popular, and still admired and remembered. Helen Mirren is wonderful as always, playing Jane Tennison - a great detective, proving that women can be both strong and emotional (In real life as much as on the screen), which is a quality men rarely have...in my not at all humble opinion. It's suitable for everyone not just fans of crime stories- it's not violent, it's emotional and filled with suspense and mystery.
Let down by story and lead
saint_thomass21 January 2006
Nicely filmed and well acted, it has a lot of tension and suspense and is gripping. But Tennison is such a dragon that it's hard to sympathise with her, as she insults everyone around her and never apologises for her mistakes. Despite her detestable nature, Tennison never seems to get her comeuppance nor does she get put in her place.
Another let down is the story which, though gripping, is rather predictable in some respects and very difficult to believe in others. One never feels that one is getting anywhere by watching the story and feels that instead one is at the whim of the author, who himself probably hadn't thought up the ending till writing it. The attempt at introducing suspense by introducing some time pressure fails rather.
There is some comical garbled shouting exchanged by some officers, which is quite amusing. It's also worth noting that there's a large amount of smoking, especially by today's standards.
Overall not bad, but not good either. The main character is too hard to like and the story (especially the conclusion) too ridiculous.
Another let down is the story which, though gripping, is rather predictable in some respects and very difficult to believe in others. One never feels that one is getting anywhere by watching the story and feels that instead one is at the whim of the author, who himself probably hadn't thought up the ending till writing it. The attempt at introducing suspense by introducing some time pressure fails rather.
There is some comical garbled shouting exchanged by some officers, which is quite amusing. It's also worth noting that there's a large amount of smoking, especially by today's standards.
Overall not bad, but not good either. The main character is too hard to like and the story (especially the conclusion) too ridiculous.
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