All the stupid Line of Duty comments aside this was a solid police plot well cast and acted. I guess these critics think it is easy to put on these performances. It is a police drama people what you think you was going to see something all original. Never knew Adrian could sing but I loved the songs at the end of each episode. Made for a very nice touch. Hope I can find the soundtrack on Spotify. Why do these reviews have to be 600 characters? For crying out loud I said all I had to say and how do all these other critics get off with two sentences but I am forced to blather on and on and on and.
55 Reviews
Worth watching
BonicaPinkRoses7 October 2022
I enjoyed this series and found some of the storylines genuinely moving (especially the first episode) and was in tears several times. I love UK crime dramas and have watched many others and thought this was a worthy effort.
I also enjoyed the musical aspect. The songs were chosen well and enhanced or reflected the storylines. I also enjoyed the mellow performances in contrast to other reviews.
This may appeal more to older viewers (like me ;)) as it deals with life and loss of mature characters.
There are many familiar and reputable faces in the cast.
I hope there is a follow up series and would happily watch further episodes.
I also enjoyed the musical aspect. The songs were chosen well and enhanced or reflected the storylines. I also enjoyed the mellow performances in contrast to other reviews.
This may appeal more to older viewers (like me ;)) as it deals with life and loss of mature characters.
There are many familiar and reputable faces in the cast.
I hope there is a follow up series and would happily watch further episodes.
Sunday evenings have a show worth watching once again.
Sleepin_Dragon28 August 2022
Newly promoted DCI Carol Farman, calls on the help of retired Detective Alex Ridley, who operates as a consultant Detective.
ITV continue to look for another Sunday night drama, one to fill the slot that Endeavour, and eventually Vera will leave, I feel with Ridley, that they have a real winner.
Something almost a little old fashioned about it somehow, old fashioned in a good way, it's less glossy than recent shows like McDonald & Dodds and Van Der Valk, it's slightly more gritty.
It's an excellent show, tightly written, beautifully produced, well paced, and unlike so many recent shows, it's got a bit of grit.
Adrian Dunbar is awesome as Ridley, he has a huge presence, his character is so interesting, he's smart, but haunted by a tragedy from his past. Bronagh Waugh is excellent also as Farman, who'd believe she's not from Lancashire with that accent.
Well done ITV, this is a winner, 8/10.
ITV continue to look for another Sunday night drama, one to fill the slot that Endeavour, and eventually Vera will leave, I feel with Ridley, that they have a real winner.
Something almost a little old fashioned about it somehow, old fashioned in a good way, it's less glossy than recent shows like McDonald & Dodds and Van Der Valk, it's slightly more gritty.
It's an excellent show, tightly written, beautifully produced, well paced, and unlike so many recent shows, it's got a bit of grit.
Adrian Dunbar is awesome as Ridley, he has a huge presence, his character is so interesting, he's smart, but haunted by a tragedy from his past. Bronagh Waugh is excellent also as Farman, who'd believe she's not from Lancashire with that accent.
Well done ITV, this is a winner, 8/10.
Seen it before, and much better too
RedMars20172 September 2022
It's OK. That's all it is. There's a laziness about the idea - a former detective called back to investigate. You know when you play a rail shooter? This is drama in that vein. You know exactly what to expect and you get it, but none of it is that good. It's just all middle of the road. Adrian Dunbar is always great and I can't fault any of the cast. It's the by-the-numbers writing and production. It feels like Vera meets Happy Valley in Ireland, except it's not as good as either of those shows. It's safe, safe, safe. Soap opera level crime drama. That's all I have to say but I need to add this up to 600 characters so will waffle on a bit more here.
I think I enjoyed it.
darrenkblee21 March 2023
It's got so many detective cliches I don't know where to start. Retired detective, personal tragically, a troubled soul with all the usual detective story vibes. He just needs a hat, a dark office and a background voiceover. And the main actor's singing, oh my, it reminds me of Vogon poetry from the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Except that it adds no value or purpose to the protagonist's character or the story line at all. But despite all that, I still found myself enjoying the show. The production quality is pretty good and there are some redeeming qualities that make it worth the watch. So if you can embrace the cliches, the depressing singing, and enjoy the highly emotional themes, maybe you'll 'kind of enjoy' it too.
Not a singer!
janellcole11 August 2023
Overall, not a bad cops/crime series.
BUT - Who in the heck decided to have this guy sing? God, he's awful! Saw review where this was pitched as some kind of bonus feature for the series. It was actually a turn-off. I learned to grab the remote & mute when he took the mic at the club.
The crimes and solving them were OK. I think it's really a stretch for us to believe they would beg him to come back from retirement as a consultant and then let him run rampant through these cases.
The lesbian detective was a refreshing addition, although the tension surrounding whether she and her wife should have another child seemed forced and distracting.
BUT - Who in the heck decided to have this guy sing? God, he's awful! Saw review where this was pitched as some kind of bonus feature for the series. It was actually a turn-off. I learned to grab the remote & mute when he took the mic at the club.
The crimes and solving them were OK. I think it's really a stretch for us to believe they would beg him to come back from retirement as a consultant and then let him run rampant through these cases.
The lesbian detective was a refreshing addition, although the tension surrounding whether she and her wife should have another child seemed forced and distracting.
Great Acting Great Writing
canterburybella-6808 October 2022
I see mixed reviews for this which just shows how many different kinds of people with varying opinions and taste there are. For me, I enjoyed Ridley a lot. It wasn't violent and full of hyped up graphic grossness. It was just a good story that didn't need to rely on a dog and pony show to sell it. For people who like grisly horror, move along, nothing to see here.
I particularly liked the jazz, which was a refreshing change in a British drama, and who knew that Adrian Dunbar could sing. It thought that was cool. I'm usually an armchair sleuth, and figure out whodunit half way, but not in episode one. It kept me guessing right until the end, which I like.
The scenery was a bonus - fog, snow, rain, autumn colors in the woods. I won't watch a detective series unless it takes place somewhere that has some of the features. No city dick shows for me anymore. They're too depressing and ugly. This is a beauty!
I particularly liked the jazz, which was a refreshing change in a British drama, and who knew that Adrian Dunbar could sing. It thought that was cool. I'm usually an armchair sleuth, and figure out whodunit half way, but not in episode one. It kept me guessing right until the end, which I like.
The scenery was a bonus - fog, snow, rain, autumn colors in the woods. I won't watch a detective series unless it takes place somewhere that has some of the features. No city dick shows for me anymore. They're too depressing and ugly. This is a beauty!
It's OK
preppycuber7 October 2022
This is an all right series. Nothing special. The first two episodes were good. The third one as ok, but I thought the fourth one was just terrible.
Felt the writers mid way through suddenly lacked ideas and lost any interest after the second episode. The last one especially has everything I hate about some investigative series, like Ridley being the only guy who knows everything, is always right and gets away with doing whatever he feels like doing.
Adrian Dunbar was great as always. Can't complain about his performance within the limitations of the script. Bronagh though did not have a lot to do. They had to bring in her personal life more often, to give her some relevance. I think she was wasted. Among the rest, I liked Julie Graham in the small screen time she had.
Felt the writers mid way through suddenly lacked ideas and lost any interest after the second episode. The last one especially has everything I hate about some investigative series, like Ridley being the only guy who knows everything, is always right and gets away with doing whatever he feels like doing.
Adrian Dunbar was great as always. Can't complain about his performance within the limitations of the script. Bronagh though did not have a lot to do. They had to bring in her personal life more often, to give her some relevance. I think she was wasted. Among the rest, I liked Julie Graham in the small screen time she had.
Another good mystery series
g_mcmullen24 July 2023
I was a little dubious about RIDLEY, the "singing detective," but after watching all of the episodes available so far, I'm now enthusiastic about it. Each episode contains a good mystery, is beautifully filmed, and packs an emotional punch. And yes, Adrian Dunbar sings in each of them. I think a second season is in the works, and I wonder how they can maintain the premise that Alex Ridley is a contractual consultant; he seems to boss the newly promoted DI who used to be his subordinate. That minor quibble aside, this is an excellent series, one that ranks with SHETLAND and VERA in my mind. Highly recommended!
What is Ridley's Superpower?
cwatson638724 September 2022
Basic competence in following the obvious leads, unlike say Monk or Professor T, he does not have a lateral way of connecting clues that regular cops could be forgiven for missing - the force he left behind is a sorry one indeed with 3 of the 4 episodes involving the solving of a "cold case" in the passing. He also seemed to move from making a semi-resented comeback in the opening episode to being the "go to guy" remarkably easily.
As others have noted it's a formulaic but not unpleasant watch, apart from Ridley & his snitch the characters were two-dimensional, worth a second series but there's plenty of room for improvement.
As others have noted it's a formulaic but not unpleasant watch, apart from Ridley & his snitch the characters were two-dimensional, worth a second series but there's plenty of room for improvement.
You can't go wrong with Adrian Dunbar but...
JRB-NorthernSoul28 August 2022
It opened nicely introducing Adrian Dunbar as recently retired DI Alex Ridley with a penchant for jazz. A bit of a Yorkshire remix of Bosch.
It was formulaic, broken detective with tragic past on one last case because this time it's personal. Production values were decent, nice score, but direction was quite off and ruined a few scenes. Liked the cast generally but thought DI Carol Forman seemed weirdly uninvested for someone in charge of their first murder case?
Script was so-so with a lot of clunky exposition and static scenes. Overall I found it curiously one-paced, it never really went up a gear and by the end I wasn't that bothered who the culprit was.
Hopefully it will pick up as the series goes on and actors finesse their roles, I wanted more of Adrian Dunbar - or anyone else bossing it. Needed more drama, sharper script and performances and better direction to make the grade.
It was formulaic, broken detective with tragic past on one last case because this time it's personal. Production values were decent, nice score, but direction was quite off and ruined a few scenes. Liked the cast generally but thought DI Carol Forman seemed weirdly uninvested for someone in charge of their first murder case?
Script was so-so with a lot of clunky exposition and static scenes. Overall I found it curiously one-paced, it never really went up a gear and by the end I wasn't that bothered who the culprit was.
Hopefully it will pick up as the series goes on and actors finesse their roles, I wanted more of Adrian Dunbar - or anyone else bossing it. Needed more drama, sharper script and performances and better direction to make the grade.
... another good one
bjarias29 August 2022
... great start to this British police procedural drama in four standalone stories... the first of this four-part mini-series is longer than many movies, yet it plays exceptionally well for its 120 minute length... all the cast is very well selected and to a man (or woman) perform admirably
... Adrian Dunbar has been in several well-known-heralded series: Line of Duty, Broken, Blood, Five Fables.. to name just several in his long illustrious forty-plus-year-career... his work stands on its own merit... another good one, Ridley looks to be a most entertaining addition to his long body of achievements.
... Adrian Dunbar has been in several well-known-heralded series: Line of Duty, Broken, Blood, Five Fables.. to name just several in his long illustrious forty-plus-year-career... his work stands on its own merit... another good one, Ridley looks to be a most entertaining addition to his long body of achievements.
Painting by numbers
damianfallon528 August 2022
Oh dear ! Adrian Dunbar what have you done ? This is bad , and not in a good way - it's just bad . Every single cliché in the TV detective handbook is brought out . Our hero is very troubled , he's known personal tragedy , so tragic it's made him drink and move to a strange cabin in the woods so he's very difficult to track down . He co-owns a bar and just drops in to talk about the meaning of life with the owner , he plays the piano when he's not playing music at home - of course it's jazz played on vinyl records on a turntable. His boss doesn't really want him and they clash . Literally every scene puts you in mind of other programmes that you've seen a thousand times . In fact the most fun you can have watching this derivative tripe is to play a game where you name the old shows the writers of Ridley have stolen ideas from , so far I've got Bosch , The Killing , Morse , Endeavour , Vera , Broadchurch , The Bay and Dublin Murders . Maybe you can add to the list , it's more entertaining than watching this unoriginal show .
Easy watching British police drama
Tushpi30 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I enjoyed Ridley. Adrian Dunbar is pleasant as are all the cast. This is one of those police dramas typical of the British genre. It is a bit of a Soap Opera. Lots of cliches and holes. Such as why is the female lead detective playing 2nd fiddle to a retired cop ( who had a breakdown no less) and is only involved as a consultant. Why does she say ' I can't go in without a warrant" and then not only enter but search the premises.
Why is a whole team of expensive detectives working on one cold missing person case? Why has the bar got 3 bartenders working but no drinks being sold? Much like Vera if you don't ask such questions and just go with it, the show is quite enjoyable, the stories interesting, cast engaging and Adrian Dunbar has a nice singing voice.
Why is a whole team of expensive detectives working on one cold missing person case? Why has the bar got 3 bartenders working but no drinks being sold? Much like Vera if you don't ask such questions and just go with it, the show is quite enjoyable, the stories interesting, cast engaging and Adrian Dunbar has a nice singing voice.
Average but could be saved
k-kininmonth19 September 2022
I love Adrian Dunbar and the stories are really good, I like the retired cop angle. However the singing makes me cringe 😬 not that it's bad it's just a bit 70's.
Also I struggle to watch Bronagh Waugh she always looking like she's acting. No real emotion whether the personal story or the detective work. I think the supporting cast otherwise is good. Someone mentioned Julie Graham was miscast but again I think it's the whole nightclub/singing arc doesn't gel.
It's also good that it's not set in a main city for a change which is refreshing.
Stop the singing and replace Ms Waugh it could be a limg running show.
Also I struggle to watch Bronagh Waugh she always looking like she's acting. No real emotion whether the personal story or the detective work. I think the supporting cast otherwise is good. Someone mentioned Julie Graham was miscast but again I think it's the whole nightclub/singing arc doesn't gel.
It's also good that it's not set in a main city for a change which is refreshing.
Stop the singing and replace Ms Waugh it could be a limg running show.
Background music too loud
davidwoodford29 August 2022
There is nothing i can say that hasn't already been said but I have to ask Why is the background music so loud, and becomes louder when people are whispering. I'm getting older and my hearing is not so good but when the music plays, it prevents me hearing what is being said. I can't be the only one with this problem.
I normally have subtitles on to overcome this, but they are not available on the Player, consequently, I have to have the volume turned up, so the whole street can hear it.
Films shown on TV are the same, but we are told this is because of the way sound is programmed specifically for Cinemas, and sound separation is different on a TV.
Why then, do programmers try to emulate the sound produced for films, knowing that the standard TV system cannot separate the sounds.
This is becoming a problem with most Drama programmes available on TV these days.
I normally have subtitles on to overcome this, but they are not available on the Player, consequently, I have to have the volume turned up, so the whole street can hear it.
Films shown on TV are the same, but we are told this is because of the way sound is programmed specifically for Cinemas, and sound separation is different on a TV.
Why then, do programmers try to emulate the sound produced for films, knowing that the standard TV system cannot separate the sounds.
This is becoming a problem with most Drama programmes available on TV these days.
Overall it is good but one main casting choice was poor
katalist42012 September 2022
Overall I like the show, the main actor is good, as are most of the supporting actors. But the main female detective is way out of her league acting wise (Julie Graham). Almost every scene she is in she gets out done, the Coroner outshines her, the younger actors outshine her, she is just out of place in this show.
Some good writing and some good music choices push this show forward. Good but not great, its not Endeavour or Foyles War I will say that, but worth checking out if you are looking for another show to check out. Also some nice scenery and camera work aswell.
Won't blow you away, but check it out!
Some good writing and some good music choices push this show forward. Good but not great, its not Endeavour or Foyles War I will say that, but worth checking out if you are looking for another show to check out. Also some nice scenery and camera work aswell.
Won't blow you away, but check it out!
The writers should give their fee back
fatpob30 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Wow. Though this may contain spoilers - I am not sure it matters since the show is exceptionally dreadful. I am not sure I have watched a worse show. I suppose I watched to the end, so if that was the goal it was a success, but my how terrible and how clichéd.
A missing child cold case and a current day murder - what could the connection be? Incompetent detectives both then and now. My what could be the connection....
A plot so telegraphed that it was surprising the lead detective didn't get it even when all the evidence was handed to him on plate.
The murderer has links to working on a caravan site when a child goes missing. Why does a man who is working a 300 acre farm - a farm that takes up all their time, find time to work at a caravan park for 6 weeks - over summer. Absolultely ridiculous. Never heard such drivel in my life. It was 100% obvious his "daughter" was the stolen/missing child from the second the 2 stories were conflated.
The detectives bumble around for ages to try and crack an obvious case, and you wonder if this was aimed at being more like real life police work due to complete fail throughout their investigation?
However the clichés were what made it. If anyone hads ever seen Jack Force on the case (Armstrong and Miller) then this is an actual proper detective drama based on that.
A singing detective who listens to Jazz (ironically doesn't sing it when on stage though). Does thing's his own way - check. Won't compromise - check. Tragic backstory - check. Ghost wife to chat too - check. Disagreements with senior managment - check. Drinks in a bar - check (though this twists that by having him own a jazz bar...) amazing writing right there.
Only he can solve this difficult inter-twined case as long as he follows the bread crumbs laid out - check.
Maybe watch this and make it a drinking game - drink to every cliché - you will be hammered within 30 minutes.
A missing child cold case and a current day murder - what could the connection be? Incompetent detectives both then and now. My what could be the connection....
A plot so telegraphed that it was surprising the lead detective didn't get it even when all the evidence was handed to him on plate.
The murderer has links to working on a caravan site when a child goes missing. Why does a man who is working a 300 acre farm - a farm that takes up all their time, find time to work at a caravan park for 6 weeks - over summer. Absolultely ridiculous. Never heard such drivel in my life. It was 100% obvious his "daughter" was the stolen/missing child from the second the 2 stories were conflated.
The detectives bumble around for ages to try and crack an obvious case, and you wonder if this was aimed at being more like real life police work due to complete fail throughout their investigation?
However the clichés were what made it. If anyone hads ever seen Jack Force on the case (Armstrong and Miller) then this is an actual proper detective drama based on that.
A singing detective who listens to Jazz (ironically doesn't sing it when on stage though). Does thing's his own way - check. Won't compromise - check. Tragic backstory - check. Ghost wife to chat too - check. Disagreements with senior managment - check. Drinks in a bar - check (though this twists that by having him own a jazz bar...) amazing writing right there.
Only he can solve this difficult inter-twined case as long as he follows the bread crumbs laid out - check.
Maybe watch this and make it a drinking game - drink to every cliché - you will be hammered within 30 minutes.
Been there / done that stories elevated by Dunbar´s performance
BeneCumb29 January 2023
True, Ridley is a rather old-fashioned approach, but yet no strict "one case per one episode" creation (well, there were 4 deaths to investigate, but due Ridley´s tragedy it is not advised to watch the episodes in random order) and it would be ridiculous to expect events or cases resembling Trainspotting in a small town or rural area... First 2 episodes were meatier as I did not surmise the wrongdoer, but the final 4th episode brought a nice closure to all the relatively recent events shadowing Ridley´s thought and actions...
And Adrian Dunbar is a great actor, excelling all the others, so there were no solid confrontations or equal team levelling, but it did not bother me much as I figured it out in advance. Thus, although not much is fresh here, it is still a solid British series with no solution known beforehand as it is the case when you watch series based on real events widely depicted in the media.
And Adrian Dunbar is a great actor, excelling all the others, so there were no solid confrontations or equal team levelling, but it did not bother me much as I figured it out in advance. Thus, although not much is fresh here, it is still a solid British series with no solution known beforehand as it is the case when you watch series based on real events widely depicted in the media.
Don't believe the slanderous reviews
chrsmil16747-673-10948029 February 2024
After reading the other "reviews" they obviously are all written by millennials or Gen Z's who have no clue on what writing is, that the generations that are so used to blowing things up and having to have everything explained to them pretty much I wouldn't believe that every single episode went over the heads of these armchair, keypad warriors. The characters are wonderful and make no mistake. The scenery and the music are characters unto themselves, which make the show twice is interesting. I don't believe for one minute they knew what was going on from day one I think they missed a whole lot of the show to think it's exactly like everything else out there or it's been done before it's nothing but a cliché, the people reviewing this are the cliché give this a give it a try. I do not want to wreck for you. This is a fantastic show.
Rehashed clichéd tripe
giles-horton29 August 2022
Seen it all before - bar the 'singing' detective, is which in itself is ludicrous and bang average. Detective with sad backstory, female lead copper who clearly has to be married to a woman of colour (sic.), angry boss, aloof pathologist, distant stares in to the distance to show angst.
Those are just the start of the horrors. Then script is one of the very worst I have witnessed for some time.
No wonder prime time terrestrial TV is taking a battering. Sadly, however, this will probably be recommissioned as it will still be watched by enough viewers on a Sunday night, who have come to expect less and less from their viewing.
Those are just the start of the horrors. Then script is one of the very worst I have witnessed for some time.
No wonder prime time terrestrial TV is taking a battering. Sadly, however, this will probably be recommissioned as it will still be watched by enough viewers on a Sunday night, who have come to expect less and less from their viewing.
A very pleasant way to spend a few evenings!
czwndkxr12 September 2023
I loved the cast and though yes there are parallels to Bosch in the main character, I still think it stood well on its own merits. Bosch doesn't sing! If you like atmospheric British murder mystery shows, you will enjoy this one. It's not Line of Duty and it shouldn't be! I am so glad a second series of episodes will eventually be arriving! Adrian was terrific and the countryside was idyllic and nicely filmed. Loved the sets, especially the jazz club and Ridley's boathouse home. The show was also very inclusive and had a strong female lead. Not old fashioned but perhaps aimed at the middle aged Gen X viewer a bit. Glad PBS showed it over here!
The singing was the best part, and that was bad.
Lanecovelucy30 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
So we now that Adrian Dunbar can sing a little bit, no doubt there will be a CD out in time for Christmas.
Actually, he would probably better sticking to the slightly underwhelming singing as opposed to making another series of Ridley.
Every cop show cliche is there.
The cop with the troubled past, the lesbian mixed race couple, who don't have time for their son. The black boss etc, etc, yawn, yawn.
The story itself came with a "plot twist" so obvious , I felt like I'd written the story myself.
After the big denouement, which surely most people had worked out after we were told the story of the missing girl, the whole thing just sort of fizzled out.
We never did find out if the man who was seriously injured in a one punch incident, lived or died, and therefore the fate of another character.
Maybe, we were told but I'd lost the will myself to live by that point, and I probably missed that bit.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Wee Donkey themselves couldn't save this moribund drivel.
Actually, he would probably better sticking to the slightly underwhelming singing as opposed to making another series of Ridley.
Every cop show cliche is there.
The cop with the troubled past, the lesbian mixed race couple, who don't have time for their son. The black boss etc, etc, yawn, yawn.
The story itself came with a "plot twist" so obvious , I felt like I'd written the story myself.
After the big denouement, which surely most people had worked out after we were told the story of the missing girl, the whole thing just sort of fizzled out.
We never did find out if the man who was seriously injured in a one punch incident, lived or died, and therefore the fate of another character.
Maybe, we were told but I'd lost the will myself to live by that point, and I probably missed that bit.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Wee Donkey themselves couldn't save this moribund drivel.
Excellent
christinewildbore26 January 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and hope there are more seasons to come. Well thought out plot lines and "Ridley's" singing was the icing on the cake!
I prefer English police programmes as they are, in my point of view, well thought out with no guns shoot outs, extreme violence and irrelevant parts of a show that can be shown from different countries aka USA. Even though American television shows in the mystery murder categories-they actually do have some good shows but there is just something more natural and realistic about English produced murder mysteries. Midsommor Murders, Vera spring to mind as does Broadchurch. Also it goes without doubt Morse then the following Lewis. I absolutely love all of the above but am finding it hard to have a few shown here in New Zealand.
I prefer English police programmes as they are, in my point of view, well thought out with no guns shoot outs, extreme violence and irrelevant parts of a show that can be shown from different countries aka USA. Even though American television shows in the mystery murder categories-they actually do have some good shows but there is just something more natural and realistic about English produced murder mysteries. Midsommor Murders, Vera spring to mind as does Broadchurch. Also it goes without doubt Morse then the following Lewis. I absolutely love all of the above but am finding it hard to have a few shown here in New Zealand.
Hear My Song
soapytiger10 September 2023
As a longtime fan of Adrian Dunbar, I was piqued by the opportunity to see him bowl a new role. He always seems to have a knack of letting his personage fill in slim details for the character.
The subplot for this first season stroked a sustained bass note, meeting our main character working to put the pieces together while in a state deep mourning.
The fact that he co-owned a jazz club was a nice touch, I thought, harkening back to Dunbar's role as night club impresario Mickey in the film Hear My Song (1991). My hope, throughout the series, was that his character might break out one of the numbers from that film (Nancy, Movin', Hear My Song, etc.), but alas, no.
Still, the little detail of the club (called Marling's instead of Heartly's) was a nice little career callback for Dunbar, a nice bit of character meld (copper / crooner).
I would advise anyone who hasn't seen Hear My Song to take a look, especially if your main reference to Dunbar is Line of Duty. Of course, he was fantastic there, but seeing this early '90's indie might help to help round out Dunbar's repertoire.
The subplot for this first season stroked a sustained bass note, meeting our main character working to put the pieces together while in a state deep mourning.
The fact that he co-owned a jazz club was a nice touch, I thought, harkening back to Dunbar's role as night club impresario Mickey in the film Hear My Song (1991). My hope, throughout the series, was that his character might break out one of the numbers from that film (Nancy, Movin', Hear My Song, etc.), but alas, no.
Still, the little detail of the club (called Marling's instead of Heartly's) was a nice little career callback for Dunbar, a nice bit of character meld (copper / crooner).
I would advise anyone who hasn't seen Hear My Song to take a look, especially if your main reference to Dunbar is Line of Duty. Of course, he was fantastic there, but seeing this early '90's indie might help to help round out Dunbar's repertoire.
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