Lynne A Phillips This series is generally well-scripted and acted. The man who plays Tony Hill, the psychologist, is great. However, of the many detective series that my wife and I have watched, British, French, Scandinavian, Icelantic, this series has the sickest, most graphic murders in every episode. After a while, we tired of the gore and wished the series would end. We don't recommend this series.

bsholley Okay,I admit that I am addicted to this series although I wish I weren't. It is grisly and makes me wonder what kind of city this is to have more than its share of truly awful crimes. Apparently I am seeking reality; odd that I would want that where blood and gore is too too realistic.In the first season, several of the serial killers were female - truly uncommon. Serial killers are much more likely to be male. Not only are women less likely to commit serial murders, they rarely murder except in crimes of passion or self-defense. Secondly, I believe that clinical psychologists are grossly misrepresented by Tony Hill; psychologists do make keen observations but certainly don't read minds. An empathetic therapist may attempt to put her(him)self in his clients place to gain perspective, but certainly cannot "see" the other's plans. In other words, the plot itself is full of misinformation. Last, If a DI could not solve any crimes without a profiler, would she(he) be promoted?What is Tony's source of income? If he teaches, he certainly doesn't put in much time or effort.Hermione Morris was in MI5. In both roles, she plays tough women. What is the sensitive side the Tony or any man is attracted to? I don't see it. Is it a British thing?

donita51 I really gave this a chance, watching the first two series almost to the end, but it got the better of me: I had the sense of having been there and seen it already. The slightly disheveled expert, a cross between Columbo and Mr. Hulot, the inept (Keystone) cops, the mocking sceptical cop who never trusts the hero who always proves right (shades of House MD), the "steely" policewoman who likes to say STAT and sh*t on every occasion and who gets promoted, God and screenwriters only know why, the incredibly simple solution at the end, full of Deus and Machinas.Contrary to some reviewers here, the graphic shots of mayhem and savagery were not off-putting, having been "tastefully" done, but it's obvious they were put in solely for effect, as if to say "look how cool we are, how Un-American!" but this show has all the markings of an Americanised show. For a much superior British police show watch "Waking the Dead".This got an 8.4 mark? Strange, my dear Watson, very strange.

rbranower Brilliant series. The third episode not quite as strong a story as the first two, perhaps has something to do with the fact that it was not based directly on the books of V. McD. Robson Green is a great talent, in spite of what his fellow Newcastleian had to say above. I've enjoyed his first rate performances in two other series I've seen, and can't wait to see how his character's flirtation with D.I. Jobson develops in future episodes. Comparisons with "Cracker" seem off the mark to me. Although its one of my favorites, the only things in common with "Wire..." are forensic psychologists profiling murderous sickos, and helping the police catch 'em. Note to the producers: Have Robbie Coltraine guest as "Cracker" character in a future episode assisting Hill and Jobson! Imagine all the fun they could have conflicting professionally, not to mention romantically, vying for Jobson's attention and favors! Brilliant!