A laudable effort from Amelia Bullmore (and collaborators) in the creation of the story. The dramatization could have found its stride a bit sooner, but for the most part, flows quite nicely.
Martin Compston gives his usual solid, dependable performance, while John Gordon Sinclair pops up for a fairly minor, yet quirky cameo.
One inescapable grumble however, is that the plot unwinds in such a predictable, and twist-free manner.
There is a lack of resonance too. The investigation concerns drugs and debauchery in Scotland ... and yet nowhere do we catch a glimpse of any smoking, drinking, drugs, sex, nudity, prostitution, or swearing. Why has it been set in such a sanitized world?
Sadly, it also has to be pointed out that Molly Windsor in the lead role came up a bit short on charisma and emotional range. Someone more ballsy like Holliday Grainger would have been the perfect fit. - 7.4/10.
Martin Compston gives his usual solid, dependable performance, while John Gordon Sinclair pops up for a fairly minor, yet quirky cameo.
One inescapable grumble however, is that the plot unwinds in such a predictable, and twist-free manner.
There is a lack of resonance too. The investigation concerns drugs and debauchery in Scotland ... and yet nowhere do we catch a glimpse of any smoking, drinking, drugs, sex, nudity, prostitution, or swearing. Why has it been set in such a sanitized world?
Sadly, it also has to be pointed out that Molly Windsor in the lead role came up a bit short on charisma and emotional range. Someone more ballsy like Holliday Grainger would have been the perfect fit. - 7.4/10.