Outside the Rules (2002– ) User Reviews

Second episode better

[RLN-2 · 8/10 · 1 March 2002]

The first two-parter was okay, but not great. The second two-parter, concerning a serial killer called the Carpenter, was much more effective. I always thought knives, scalpels etc. would probably be the worst instrument you could have used on you, but the idea of being nailed to a table and then having your limbs crushed with a hammer takes the cake. I think what made this a cut above the usual crime dramas was the acting - both Nardini (especially in the scene in which she finds out what's happened to 'boyfriend' Mo) and Tim Dutton (as the only victim of the Carpenter still alive) were excellent. His performance rose above the cliches that are inevitable when describing a victim of that kind of trauma. I'm hoping for a third installment.

The worst crime double ever

[Robert-Z00 · 19 February 2002]

!!!Possible spoilers ahead!!! Ever since Waking the Dead and NCS Manhunt there has been more and more Crime Doubles but this one is the worst attempt ever. Supposed to be a murder mystery they identify the first killer in the first five minutes and the second killer is obvious the way the camera looks at them. With no surprises or twists at the end this crime double should not be watched if you want to enjoy Waking the Dead or any other crime doubles ever again.