Edward Woodward never put in a bad performance but the script and direction on this series was so bad he should have got out after episode 1. The two main leads fail to convince as action heroes and their lack of talent is probably why I have never heard of them before or since. They have zero martial arts skills and their weapons handling is laughable. Leda Doig is eye candy but a terrible actress. The shame is that this serious has some serious and very good actors but they are all let down by derivative and tired scripts and poor direction. Even the stunt doubles are useless. Many reviewers have compared this to the original Bodie and Doyle series. That original has largely stood the test of time but this new version seemed dated when it hit the screens. All very sad.
Review of CI5: The New Professionals
