Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Series) You Can't Be Too Careful (1998) User Reviews

A pretty good watch.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 8/10 · 6 May 2021]

Della Galway moves into a new flat, obsessed with security, locks and bolts, she finds her world thrown upside down when her new flat mate, Rosamund moves in.

It takes a bit of time to get going, but ultimately it's a pretty good watch. It doesn't really go deeply into Della's back story, but it's clear that something has happened in her past, which has left her s little unhinged, almost robotic, she's portrayed almost like a machine.

It's a well written story, and adapted well for a short story, it's a different type of mystery, I like the variety in the Ruth Rendell mysteries, and this one feels very different, it has a modern feel about it.

I thought Serena Evans was excellent, 8/10.

You Can't Be Too Careful

[Prismark10 · 5/10 · 20 May 2024]

You Can't Be Too Careful is a cross between the movies Single White Female and Psycho.

Della Galway (Serena Evans) has moved into a new job and a new flat. As she cannot afford the rent, she gets Rosamund who works at the same office to flatshare.

Only problem is. Della is conscientious at work. She is security conscious at home, making sure all the doors and windows are locked.

Unfortunately Rosamund is very lax about security. She is lazy at work, spending time gossiping and complaining about her boyfriend.

Maybe if the story delved more into Della's life, it could had been better. This is a stripped down version of what could had been an interesting story.

If only Della got a character reference about her new flatmate.