In general, I am eager to watch crime/detective series with events happening in the past, seeing how crimes were solved without much help of technology and science, even when blood samples and fingerprints were no investigative issue... Moreover, the viewers obtain a good overview of infrastructure and habits of that time.
As for the series in question, the 1st episode/case (based on true characters and events) is the least interesting vis-a-vis mystery - compared to the subsequent ones, but the inclusion of some fine British actors provides additional value. Paddy Considine as Detective Jack Whicher is convincing everywhere, and in 2nd episode, his dialogues with splendid Olivia Colman are pleasant to follow. The last two are versatile cases where motifs remained to be determined to the very end, and where Mr. Considine could excel all his co-performers.
Nevertheless, something was not just there for me, perhaps 1.5 hours per episode was a bit lengthy, and compared to e.g. Miss Scarlet and the Duke or Paris Police 1900, I found The Suspicions of Mr Whicher somewhat less catchy.
As for the series in question, the 1st episode/case (based on true characters and events) is the least interesting vis-a-vis mystery - compared to the subsequent ones, but the inclusion of some fine British actors provides additional value. Paddy Considine as Detective Jack Whicher is convincing everywhere, and in 2nd episode, his dialogues with splendid Olivia Colman are pleasant to follow. The last two are versatile cases where motifs remained to be determined to the very end, and where Mr. Considine could excel all his co-performers.
Nevertheless, something was not just there for me, perhaps 1.5 hours per episode was a bit lengthy, and compared to e.g. Miss Scarlet and the Duke or Paris Police 1900, I found The Suspicions of Mr Whicher somewhat less catchy.