Annika (TV Series) Episode #1.4 (2021) User Reviews

Not a bad episode.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 6/10 · 15 October 2021]

A writer is found dead under a bridge, Annika seeks some answers from Morgan's psychiatrist.

Not a bad episode, it managed to hold my attention. The story was decent, the only issue here being the limited number of suspects, it was easy to work out who the killer was in minutes.

Finally a bit of action, lots of good chase scenes, and a good old fashioned punch up, that looked terrific.

Paul McGann really has made a difference, he's such a terrific actor, Walker again impresses.

Fewer camera chats from Annika, that helped.

Decent, 6/10.

Romantic interludes

[safenoe · 7/10 · 28 March 2022]

Besides the murder of course, we get two romantic interludes. Firstly, Annika does the beast with two backs with Jake Strathearn (Paul McGann) although there's no risque footage. Then Erin Ferguson (Jade Chan) has more than a romantic interest in Annika's daughter Morgan (Silvie Furneaux).

One thing I like about Annika is the rainy streets, giving it a sense of British/Scottish authenticity. One of my favorite scenes in this episode is outside the art gallery at night.

I'm hoping Annika will return for season 2.

Not for everyone

[betanslivka · 8/10 · 16 October 2022]

I love this show, but I agree that it's not for everyone. If you are looking for a tense, thrill a minute mystery, then you probably should move on. I love that kind of show, too, but I'm always up for something different.

Many reviewers dislike the asides by Annika and I respect their opinion. I happen to find them interesting and humorous, even if they slow the action a bit. I love her dry sense of humor. And I love the extra information imparted. If it's something I know little about - like the bridges in this episode and the Nordic myths in a previous one- I end up reading more about it afterwards. As far as the bridges are concerned, nowhere does Annika call the. Menai suspension bridge a truss bridge, as is stated in one of the "goofs." Morgan is referring to a part of the bridge she is building, and trusses are often a part of suspension bridges, though not the main means of support. The way the writers weave her little stories into both the case, her personal relationships, physically and symbolically is masterful.

The actors are all wonderful. So far I have seen nothing except outstanding performances. So why not a 10? For one, I think they're adding a little bit too much too soon for such short episodes. Mainly, I'm referring to the relationship between Morgan and Erin. I guess they needed somewhere for her to go, so Annika could have an overnight guest. And then there's DS Clarke's need to achieve. All of these have their place in the show, just not all at once. It doesn't leave much time for the case.

I am really looking forward to watching the last two episodes and am happy to hear there will be a second season.

Just so-so

[GLArm · 6/10 · 21 August 2022]

These episodes seem very low-key, as is Annika's personality. But for a murder mystery, the episodes don't create enough interest in either the murder victim or who did it.

The scenes with Annika and her love interest, her daughter's therapist, just seem painfully awkward and almost unwatchable. As does Annika's asides to us, the audience.

There are interesting characters and the acting is good, as well as the cinematography. I saw Nikola Walker talk about this character and how much she liked her, but I don't feel the same! The series is good enough so that I will probably watch the next 2 episodes to complete season one but unless it gets better, I won't watch season two, if there is one.

Episode 4

[Prismark10 · 3/10 · 21 May 2023]

Cara Gibson was an author and media personality with strong political views. She was found dead near a bridge.

Annika opens the episode talking about bridges literally and metaphorically. Bridges can unite people, it can also let the enemy in.

Frankly the opening monologue seemed to be more of interest to me that the rest of the episode. I watched it twice as I instantly forgot what happened in the first place.

Annika cleary has the hots for her daughter's therapist while investigating the murder.

It all ends with a brutal fight scene as the murderer tries to get away. The motive for the murder was Gibson planned to unveil a co-author of an earlier book for misrepresenting facts.